LHP Erik Miller, 26, was among seven Giants pitchers optioned or reassigned to the minors.
The 27-year-old was the club’s starting goalie during their most recent preseason match against Angel City.
Under Hall of Fame coach Sue Phillips, Mitty beat anyone in its way to rise to No. 1 in the country. But there was no storybook finish for the Monarchs as they lost in the Open Division state title game.
It may be difficult to fathom given their crash-landings at the end, but 49ers are as good as anyone at building a winner.
