SAN FRANCISCO — The monsoon of memories flowed through Tyler Rogers’ mind.

Rogers appeared in 196 regular-season games at Oracle Park over seven seasons, plus two more in the postseason. Every one of those appearances was as a San Francisco Giant. But for the first time in his career, Tyler Rogers, now a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, will have an opportunity to take the mound as a visitor.

“This is new,” Rogers said at his locker in the visitors’ clubhouse. “First time over here on this side, that’s for sure. But, I’m excited. I got to see some of the guys just now. Kind of going through memory lane a little bit until the game starts.”

Ahead of last year’s trade deadline, the Giants flipped Rogers to the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder Drew Gilbert and right-hander Blade Tidwell. And as things stand, San Francisco’s bullpen could desperately use someone like the submariner.

Entering play, the Giants’ bullpen ranks 23rd in the majors in ERA (4.54), 21st in FIP (4.48) and 28th in strikeout-to-walk ratio this season. Since May, specifically, San Francisco’s relievers have a 5.22 ERA (25th) and 4.80 FIP (26th) while being worth -1.2 WAR, according to FanGraphs.

An offseason reunion made sense for the Giants even after the trade, but a deal with Rogers never materialized. When asked whether he spoke with the Giants, Rogers said he’d leave the question up to president of baseball operations Buster Posey and general manager Zack Minasian.

Would Rogers have wanted to come back to San Francisco?

“Going into free agency, I was open to all 30 teams,” Rogers said.

While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions. Heading into Monday, the 35-year-old Rogers ranks ninth in ERA (1.77) among all qualified relievers while tied for fifth in appearances.

“Toronto’s been great for me and my family,” said Rogers, who had a 2.79 ERA over 396 2/3 innings with San Francisco. “It’s been really an easy transition. Couldn’t be happier with where I landed.”

Rogers isn’t the only former Giant currently playing for the Blue Jays.

Kevin Gausman, an All-Star with San Francisco in 2021, started on Monday, which will be his second appearance at Oracle Park since departing in free agency. Since 2022, Gausman ranks fourth in WAR (19.7) among all starters. Right ahead of Gausman is former teammate Logan Webb, whose 21.0 WAR is second over that span.

Along with Gausman and Rogers, there’s another former Giants — promising rookie right-hander Spencer Miles. Miles only pitched 14 2/3 innings for the Giants in the minors from 2022-25 due to injuries. The Blue Jays took a risk by selecting him in last December’s Rule 5 Draft. Toronto’s bet is paying off as Miles owns a 2.83 ERA over 54 innings.

Giants add right-handed reliever

The Giants announced on Monday afternoon that they’ve claimed right-handed Eric Cerantola from the Kansas City Royals and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.

Cerantola, 26, was selected in the fifth round of the 2021 MLB draft by the Royals. He made his major league debut this season, allowing six earned runs over 5 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts. The Royals designated Cerantola for assignment last Thursday.

The right-hander’s arsenal features a slider, four-seam fastball and cutter. Cerantola’s most prominent offering is his breaking ball.

Worth noting

Third baseman Matt Chapman (abdominal strain) will rejoin the Giants today and be re-evaluated.
Right-handed reliever Gregory Santos cleared waivers and was outrighted to Sacramento.
Outfielder Harrison Bader (left plantar fasciitis) took batting practice on the field today and will run the bases on Tuesday.
Lefty reliever Matt Gage (left elbow strain) is undergoing an MRI today.
Catcher Daniel Susac (low back strain) started his swing progression. He is throwing out to 105 feet and will begin his running progression this week.