The San Francisco Giants have been playing better baseball lately, but let’s be honest — the standings still look ugly. Sitting 16.5 games back in the NL West with a 29-43 record, this team is staring at a fourth-place finish unless something drastic changes. That’s where president of baseball operations Buster Posey comes in, with the July trade deadline looming and some big decisions on his desk.
According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, one decision is already made. Speaking on Foul Territory, Rosenthal dropped a clear message: the Giants have “zero plans” to trade ace pitcher Logan Webb. “When I spoke with someone yesterday who’s familiar with the Giants’ plans, he said there are zero plans to trade Logan Webb,” Rosenthal said. The team has not confirmed this publicly, but the report has quelled a lot of the chatter around Webb’s name.
Meanwhile, rumors are swirling about the team’s three highest-paid position players — Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames — all of whom are 30 or older and could be available. That makes sense for an offense that has underperformed badly. Posey and manager Tony Vitello may be leaning into a youth movement, and moving those veterans would clear salary and open at-bats for younger players. The Giants are not mathematically eliminated from the playoff race, but the National League is deep with contenders, and a run feels like a long shot.
Webb, however, is a different story. The right-hander turns 30 in November, but elite pitchers often thrive well into their late 30s. Webb’s game is built on command and an old-school approach: he works deep into games, uses a diverse pitch mix, and keeps hitters guessing. If the Giants decide to tear down and rebuild, keeping Webb gives them a veteran anchor for a young pitching staff. If Posey and Vitello want to bring San Francisco back to relevance, having Webb lead the rotation is the smartest move they can make.
The takeaway here is simple: the Giants are not shopping their best pitcher. Whether they sell off other pieces or try to patch together a competitive roster next year, Webb is the guy they’re building around. That’s a statement of intent — and a sign that even in a lost season, the front office sees a path forward.
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