Jose Butto
#70 RP · Giants
Injured List
Height
6'0"
Weight
208 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
B
F
N/A
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The Verdict on Jose, in One Read
On the field, Jose Butto grades out as a strong RP for Giants (B Performance). That places him 137th of 389 graded relief pitchers. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 98 | 3.7619047 | 13-10 | 185 | 1.3227513 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 2026 | | 3 | 22.50 | 0-0 | 5 | 5.00 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Fan & Media Sentiment
F
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Jose Butto's public perception has taken a devastating hit following news of his blood clot surgery, earning him an F grade in current sentiment analysis. The vascular issue in his throwing arm represents the type of serious medical concern that fundamentally alters how teams and fans view a player's future reliability. Media coverage has been particularly damaging, with outlets essentially writing Butto off by focusing on Blake Tidwell's opportunity rather than Butto's recovery prospects. Fan sentiment reflects genuine worry about the long-term implications of arm vascular problems, which historically carry significant career risk for pitchers. At a modest $0.8M salary, Butto lacks the financial leverage to weather extended uncertainty, making his already precarious roster spot even more tenuous. The combination of serious health concerns and minimal organizational investment has created a perfect storm of negative perception that will be difficult to overcome even with a successful recovery.
News: 5FanVerdicts Analysis: 1
How Jose Compares at the Position
Jose Butto ranks 137th of 389 graded relief pitchers by performance. That slots Jose between Bryan King (B) just ahead and LOU Trivino (B) just behind.
Graded higher
Bryan KingAstrosBBrendon LittleBlue JaysBTyler UberstineRed SoxBJose ButtoB
Graded lower
LOU TrivinoOriolesNews & Buzz
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About this player
Jose Butto is a player in his 4th MLB season listed at RP for the Giants. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jose Butto, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Performance B, Sentiment F.
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