The San Francisco Giants were supposed to be major sellers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, ready to shake things up. But hold up, because according to Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic, their plans to offload their trio of over-$100 million sluggers, Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, and Matt Chapman, are looking extremely slim. This isn’t just a bump in the road; it’s a full-blown roadblock for their big money guys, and it’s gonna impact everything.
The Unmovable Objects That Are Sinking Their Deadline Dreams
Rosenthal’s report is blunt: the Giants are willing to trade nearly any veteran not named Logan Webb, but the possibility of moving Devers, Adames, or Chapman remains remote. These aren’t just solid players; they’re massive financial investments, and that’s the problem. Rafael Devers still has over $220 million owed on his contract, stretching all the way through the 2033 season. Willy Adames is pulling in $28 million per year through 2031. And Matt Chapman? He’s got a cool $100 million left on his deal over the next four years.
You see the issue, right? The Giants are desperate for a team to take on a big chunk of that cash so they can get some flexibility for the future. But finding a suitor willing to inherit those kinds of contracts is proving incredibly tough. It’s looking like this wish just isn’t going to be granted. This means the Giants are way more likely to just retain all three through this trade deadline. Yeah, they might swing a deal for one or more during the 2026-2027 offseason, but for now, any trade involving Devers, Adames, or Chapman is a long shot.
So, Who *Could* Actually Move?
If the big three are stuck, who are the Giants actually able to move to get *some* kind of return? The report points to Luis Arraez and Robbie Ray as “much more likely” to be traded. These guys could actually find new homes. Even players like Jung Hoo Lee, Heliot Ramos, and Harrison Bader have a greater chance of being dealt than those high-paid infielders. So, while the Giants are open for business, don’t expect the blockbuster deals involving their most expensive stars. They’re keeping Logan Webb and Bryce Eldridge, and Casey Schmitt could be available, but only for the right price.
It’s clear the Giants’ front office is in a tough spot. They wanted to be sellers, but the market isn’t biting on their biggest trade chips. They’re stuck with some heavy contracts, and that’s going to shape their future in a big way. What happens next for these guys could define their whole offseason, even if the deadline is a bust.
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