The San Francisco Giants are on pace to lose 100 games for the first time in franchise history. The front office is starting to plan accordingly, and the trade deadline could see one of the most aggressive sell-offs in recent memory.
The Giants are 16-24. They sit near the bottom of the National League West. They are dealing with injuries to multiple key players. The offense has been inconsistent. The starting rotation has had moments but lacks depth. The bullpen has been a disaster.
Robbie Ray is the most obvious trade chip. The veteran left-hander is having a strong season. He is set to hit free agency at the end of 2026. He has Cy Young pedigree. He fits perfectly into a contender’s rotation. The Giants are expected to make him their primary trade asset at the deadline.
Ray’s market should be strong. The Cubs have been mentioned as a potential suitor. The Phillies need pitching depth. The Mariners could pivot if they fall in the standings. Several teams are looking for a reliable left-handed starter who can stabilize a rotation and provide quality innings down the stretch.
Luis Arraez is the other obvious move. The contact-hitting magician is on a one-year deal and will be a free agent at season’s end. He is the kind of bat that contenders love to acquire for a stretch run. He puts the ball in play, rarely strikes out and can fit into any lineup. The Giants will easily find a taker.
Logan Webb is the more complicated case. Webb is the ace. He is signed through 2028. He is the kind of cornerstone pitcher most teams build around. Several executives told USA Today that the Giants could listen to offers, but MLB insider Ken Rosenthal has reported that Webb is unlikely to be moved.
That makes sense. If the Giants plan to win again in the next two or three years, they need Webb. He is one of the best contact-suppression pitchers in baseball. He gets ground balls. He pitches deep into games. He is also a great clubhouse presence. Moving him would signal a much longer rebuild than the Giants want to commit to.
The Giants’ problem is that their high-priced veteran core has not produced. Several big contracts are on the books for players who are not contributing at the expected level. Some of those contracts can be moved if the Giants are willing to attach prospects. Some cannot be moved at all.
The front office, led by Buster Posey in his new executive role, has a critical few months ahead. The decisions made in July and August will shape the next three years of Giants baseball.
San Francisco fans deserve better than what this team has given them. The Giants have been one of the most disappointing franchises in baseball for the past five years. A real reset is overdue. The 2026 trade deadline should be that reset.
Get ready for the biggest fire sale in baseball.
A longtime sports reporter, Carlos Garcia has written about some of the biggest and most notable athletic events of the last 5 years. He has been credentialed to cover MLS, NBA and MLB games all over the United States. His work has been published on Fox Sports, Bleacher Report, AOL and the Washington Post.
