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Three Giants prospects are using the Arizona Fall League to test their development: infielder Dalton Wentz is off to a strong start, while outfielder Dakota Jordan and right-hander Miguel Mendez are working through uneven stretches. Their AFL performance could help shape their roles and readiness for the 2027 season.

By the Numbers
  • Wentz: .300 average, .900 OPS and 10 RBIs in 12 AFL games.
  • Jordan: .230 average, .684 OPS, 1 home run and 4 stolen bases in 16 games.
  • Mendez: 5.56 ERA, 17 strikeouts and 10 walks in 11⅓ innings across 5 starts.
  • The AFL championship game is scheduled for Nov. 15.
Yes, But

Wentz’s early results are encouraging, but the AFL sample is small. Jordan’s speed and power remain promising despite a high strikeout rate, while Mendez has shown lively stuff but needs greater consistency and a more developed changeup.

State of Play
  • Wentz, a 2026 draft pick, is handling an aggressive developmental assignment after a solid start at High-A Eugene.
  • Jordan is getting additional at-bats after a groin injury interrupted his season.
  • Mendez is rebuilding workload after neck and shoulder injuries limited him to 18 minor-league starts.
What’s Next

Jordan is likely to open 2027 at Double-A Richmond, with a chance to enter San Francisco’s outfield mix if he stays healthy and keeps progressing. Mendez could be considered for a major-league debut as a starter or reliever next season; Wentz’s AFL showing will add to the case for continued advancement.

Bottom Line

The three prospects offer different signals: Wentz is converting opportunity into production, while Jordan and Mendez are focused on refining their games. Their development—not a short run of AFL stats—will determine how soon they can help the Giants.