The San Francisco Giants are gearing up to blow up their roster ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with at least three high-profile players on the block.
The team is reportedly willing to trade away several key players, including Luis Arraez, Rafael Devers, and Jung Hoo Lee, as the August 3 deadline draws near.
The Giants' decision to trade some of their most valuable assets comes as the team struggles with one of the worst records in the National League. With a 30-50 record so far in 2026, the team's front office is feeling the pressure to shake things up.
Jung Hoo Lee, one of the players on the trade block, has been a fan favorite in San Francisco, drawing large crowds with his jersey sales driving significant revenue. However, his expensive six-year, $113 million contract may be too much for the team to handle.
According to USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale, the Giants plan to keep outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and trade Heliot Ramos instead. Ramos, who has a one-year, $810,000 contract, has put together a strong season so far, with a .267 batting average and 9 home runs.
Pitcher Robbie Ray is also available, with the team willing to eat part of his contract in a trade. Ray, 34, is currently making $25 million this season and will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.
The Athletic's Jim Bowden suggests that the Giants should send infielder Luis Arraez to the Texas Rangers in exchange for LHP Dalton Pence and infielder Yolfran Castillo. However, it's unclear if this deal is even being pursued.
Rafael Devers, the highest-paid player on the team, is also on the trade block. He is making $27 million this season and still has $226.5 million remaining on his contract that runs through 2033.
The team's decision to trade some of its most valuable assets may be a result of the team's poor performance this season. With Harrison Bader out for the season due to a left plantar fasciitis injury, the team is struggling to find consistency in its lineup.
Bader, who signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract with San Francisco, including a $6 million signing bonus, has been a disaster for the team this season. He finished with a .170 batting average, 14 RBIs, and five home runs in 30 games.
The Giants' front office will sort out the off-field incident involving Bader, who was involved in a scooter crash in San Francisco last weekend. The team's skipper, Tony Vitello, said the decision to shut Bader down for the season was not influenced by the incident.
With the trade deadline just around the corner, anything can happen between now and Monday afternoon. The Giants' decision to trade some of its most valuable assets will likely have a significant impact on the team's future prospects.
The Giants will likely continue to shop around for potential trade partners, with several teams already expressing interest in some of the team's most valuable assets. The coming days will be crucial in determining the team's future, as the trade deadline looms ever closer.
Source: Yahoo Sports