The San Francisco Giants have hit a wall in 2024, and now the front office is signaling a shift in strategy. According to a report from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the team is fielding trade offers for several key veterans, including shortstop Willy Adames, third baseman Matt Chapman, and even first baseman Rafael Devers. That’s a notable list of names for a club that entered the season hoping to contend in the NL West.
What’s Driving the Fire Sale?
It’s been a brutal stretch for the Giants. Through Monday night, San Francisco sits at 29-43, good for fourth place in a division where the Dodgers and Diamondbacks have pulled away. The team’s offense has been inconsistent, the bullpen has been leaky, and the margin for error has disappeared. With the trade deadline approaching, the front office appears ready to pivot toward the future.
Per the report, the Giants have not confirmed any trade talks, but multiple sources indicated the club is willing to move veterans on short-term deals. Notably, the team has no intention of trading ace Logan Webb or any of its young core players — a clear signal they view this as a retooling, not a full teardown.
Why Those Names Matter
Willy Adames, acquired from the Brewers last season, has been a steady presence at shortstop but is set to hit free agency after 2025. Matt Chapman, the former Gold Glove third baseman, is on a one-year deal with a player option for 2025. Moving either would open playing time for younger infielders in San Francisco’s system. Rafael Devers, meanwhile, is a surprising name to appear on this list — he’s under team control through 2027 and has been one of the Giants’ more productive hitters. However, his defensive limitations at first base and inconsistent power numbers might make him expendable in the right deal.
What’s Next for the Giants?
This is a franchise that has struggled to find an identity since moving on from the Bruce Bochy era. They’ve swung big in free agency, missed on stars like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, and now find themselves in a familiar spot: sellers in July. If the Giants do move Adames, Chapman, and Devers, they could restock a farm system that ranks in the middle of the pack. Contending teams in need of infield help — think the Mariners, Brewers, or Braves — could come calling.
As always, the situation remains fluid. The Giants have not publicly confirmed any trade discussions, and things can change quickly as the deadline approaches. But one thing is clear: this season has slipped away, and San Francisco is ready to look ahead.
This story is developing.
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