‘Part of the business’: Out of options, SF Giants’ Villar navigates uncertain future

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — David Villar’s time with the Giants could be nearing its end.

Villar, 28, is out of minor-league options. He’s not a frontrunner to make the Opening Day roster, sitting behind Brett Wisely and Casey Schmitt on the depth chart. The Giants must designate him for assignment if he doesn’t make the cut, and he’s unlikely to pass through waivers.

“Obviously, it’s part of the business,” Villar said. “You get optioned up and down for three years. I’ve done my time. I don’t view this spring any differently.