How might a lockout hurt the 2027 Giants?

A new SB Nation Reacts poll explores what a potential 2027 lockout could mean for the San Francisco Giants, as MLB and the players remain stuck on proposals tied to a salary cap. The article notes Major League Baseball released new, free-to-read proposals and discusses arguments from FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus that the package doesn’t necessarily require a cap, while owners and players continue to disagree. If a lockout lasts beyond December 1, regular-season games could be cut; 76% of polled fans expect fewer than 162 games. The piece focuses on 40-man roster players missing contact and coaching during a lockout, weighing potential career setbacks if an entire season is lost.