San Francisco Giants Wiretap

The San Francisco Giants have begun testing the trade market on several players, signaling they may move toward selling ahead of the deadline, according to people briefed on the discussions.

The Giants have not fully committed to becoming sellers, but they are inching closer to that decision. The trade deadline remains more than seven weeks away, leaving time for the team to push toward contention.

San Francisco currently holds a 29-43 record, the second-worst in the National League ahead of only the Colorado Rockies. Their playoff odds sit at 2.5 percent, according to FanGraphs, with the team trailing by 16 games in the NL West and nine games back in the wild-card race.

Second baseman Luis Arraez and left-hander Robbie Ray, both potential free agents, are viewed as the most likely players to be moved. The Giants have no plans to trade ace right-hander Logan Webb, one source said, and quality offers for veterans Rafael Devers and Willy Adames are considered unlikely given their contracts and recent performance.

Third baseman Matt Chapman is another possible trade candidate, though he holds a full no-trade clause and is in the second year of a six-year, $151 million contract. Chapman, 33, has rebounded from a slow start to lead the team with 3.2 bWAR. Moving him would create payroll flexibility and clear a path for Casey Schmitt at third base.

Arraez, 29, has been the Giants' top performer this season, hitting .319 with a .787 OPS. He ranks second in Outs Above Average among second basemen, behind only the St. Louis Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt. Any acquiring team would owe him the remainder of his $12 million salary.

Ray, 34, projects more as a back-end rotation arm than a postseason starter at this stage. He has averaged just over five innings per start, and his 5.16 expected ERA exceeds his actual 4.42 mark. He is owed the balance of his $25 million salary, limiting his potential trade return.

San Francisco entered the season with a $197.1 million payroll, the 11th highest in MLB and third highest in franchise history, according to Cot's Baseball Contracts. The team hired manager Tony Vitello from the University of Tennessee aiming to produce just its second winning season since 2016, but has fallen well short of that goal so far.

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman put the blame for his team's offensive woes squarely on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in his team's 2-1 loss in 10 innings to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.

"I've been terrible," Bregman said. "I need to play better. Offensively, it's been awful. I've failed many times in this game. I've struggled. I've started slow before. I've started fast before. When you're struggling, there is only one way forward and that's straight, head-on through it. It comes down to executing in the game."

The Houston Astros signed outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and promoted catcher Collin Price to the major league roster Thursday.

Price will take the place of backup catcher César Salazar, who was designated for assignment Thursday.

Wade, who was released by the White Sox on Monday, has been in Triple-A all season. His last appearance in the majors came last season when he played 30 games for the Angels. A seven-year MLB veteran, Wade has also played for the Twins and Giants.

With nearly two months of the 2026 season complete, 22 players from the preseason MLB top 100 prospect list have graduated from eligibility, reshuffling the rankings ahead of what figures to be an active trade deadline season.

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jesus Made, 19, moves to the top spot after posting 90th percentile exit velocities that rank among big league averages despite playing in Double-A. His ability to control the strike zone and his defensive profile stand out, though scouts note his swing produces insufficient lift to translate his raw power into home run totals. If that changes in the second half, a significant ranking jump could follow.

Among the most notable movers is Boston Red Sox shortstop Franklin Arias, who climbs from 36th to sixth after posting improved exit velocity and lift rates while maintaining contact. Athletics shortstop Leo De Vries jumps to second after his profile helped pry All-Star closer Mason Miller from Oakland. Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Seth Hernandez rises from 49th to seventh after slider and fastball shape improvements unlocked his ceiling.

Notable graduates from the list include the previous top two prospects, Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle, along with Samuel Basallo, JJ Wetherholt, Bubba Chandler, Carson Benge, Andrew Painter, and Carson Williams, among others.

Seven players currently on active big league rosters remain eligible but could graduate within weeks.

Top-50 MLB Prospects

60FV
1. Jesus Made, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (Previous: 3)
2. Leo De Vries, SS, Athletics (Previous: 11)
3. Colt Emerson, SS, Seattle Mariners (Previous: 6)
4. Max Clark, CF, Detroit Tigers (Previous: 8)
5. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Texas Rangers (Previous: 5)
6. Franklin Arias, SS, Boston Red Sox (Previous: 36)
7. Seth Hernandez, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (Previous: 49)
8. Eli Willits, SS, Washington Nationals (Previous: 41)
9. Kade Anderson, LHP, Seattle Mariners (Previous: 16)
10. George Lombard Jr., SS, New York Yankees (Previous: 20)
11. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians (Previous: 23)
12. Walker Jenkins, CF, Minnesota Twins (Previous: 9)
13. Trey Yesavage, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays (Previous: 14)
14. A.J. Ewing, CF, New York Mets (Previous: 28)
15. Rainiel Rodriguez, C, St. Louis Cardinals (Previous: 19)
16. Aidan Miller, SS, Philadelphia Phillies (Previous: 10)
17. Ryan Sloan, RHP, Seattle Mariners (Previous: 24)

55 FV
18. Josue De Paula, LF, Los Angeles Dodgers (Previous: 21)
19. Josuar Gonzalez, SS, San Francisco Giants (Previous: 30)
20. Ethan Salas, C, San Diego Padres (Previous: 110)
21. Ryan Waldschmidt, CF, Arizona Diamondbacks (Previous: 63)
22. Thomas White, LHP, Miami Marlins (Previous: 18)
23. Alfredo Duno, C, Cincinnati Reds (Previous: 29)
24. Connor Prielipp, LHP, Minnesota Twins (Previous: 54)
25. Caleb Bonemer, 3B, Chicago White Sox (Previous: 34)
26. Luis Pena, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (Previous: 26)
27. Ethan Holliday, SS, Colorado Rockies (Previous: 66)
28. Liam Doyle, LHP, St. Louis Cardinals (Previous: 50)
29. Tyler Bremner, RHP, Los Angeles Angels (Previous: 56)
30. Theo Gillen, CF, Tampa Bay Rays (Previous: 92)
31. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B, Cleveland Guardians (Previous: 33)
32. Jett Williams, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (Previous: 32)
33. JoJo Parker, SS, Toronto Blue Jays (Previous: 52)
34. Zyhir Hope, RF, Los Angeles Dodgers (Previous: 40)

50 FV
35. Cam Caminiti, LHP, Atlanta Braves (Previous: 53)
36. Jonah Tong, RHP, New York Mets (Previous: 31)
37. Noah Schultz, LHP, Chicago White Sox (Previous: 96)
38. Kaelen Culpepper, SS, Minnesota Twins (Previous: 79)
39. Angel Genao, SS, Cleveland Guardians (Previous: 80)
40. Gage Jump, LHP, Athletics (Previous: 42)
41. Jhonny Level, SS, San Francisco Giants (Previous: 84)
42. Emmanuel Rodriguez, CF, Minnesota Twins (Previous: 97)
43. Josh Hammond, SS, Kansas City Royals (Previous: 132)
44. Edward Florentino, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates (Previous: 78)
45. Eduardo Quintero, CF, Los Angeles Dodgers (Previous: 37)
46. Anthony Eyanson, RHP, Boston Red Sox (Previous: NR)
47. Eduardo Tait, C, Minnesota Twins (Previous: 38)
48. Didier Fuentes, RHP, Atlanta Braves (Previous: 88)
49. River Ryan, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers (Previous: 125)
50. Jamie Arnold, LHP, Athletics (Previous: 60)

Mookie Betts is set to return after missing more than a month because of a right oblique strain when the Los Angeles Dodgers open a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday.

Betts hasn't played since April 4, when he was hurt in a 10-5 win at the Washington Nationals. Manager Dave Roberts said he will have Betts hit second or third in the order though he was batting .179 with two home runs and seven RBIs in eight games before the injury.

The Cleveland Guardians acquired two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants for the No. 29 pick in this year's MLB draft and left-handed pitching prospect Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson.

Bailey, 26, is considered one of the best defensive catchers in the major leagues, though his struggles with the bat and Daniel Susac's imminent return from the injured list prompted the Giants to seek a deal for Bailey this week.

The San Francisco Giants promoted top hitting prospect Bryce Eldridge and catching prospect Jesus Rodriguez on Monday, overhauling their roster after a 13-21 start that has produced the least productive offense in Major League Baseball.

San Francisco ranks last in the majors in on-base percentage at .287 and 23rd in walks per nine innings. President of baseball operations Buster Posey made clear the promotions alone will not fix the situation.

"We're going to need our big three guys to lead us out of this funk and produce the way that we know that they can produce," Posey said, referring to Willy Adames, Matt Chapman and Rafael Devers.

Eldridge, 21, was batting .333 with a .445 on-base percentage and six home runs at Triple-A Sacramento. Rodriguez was hitting .330 with a .400 on-base percentage and more walks than strikeouts. To clear roster spots, the Giants designated outfielder Jerar Encarnacion, optioned Will Brennan to Sacramento and placed left-hander Erik Miller on the 15-day injured list with a lower back strain.

Manager Tony Vitello addressed the team after Sunday's loss and acknowledged his own approach needed adjustment.

"I've been a little too back on the heels and given a little bit too much freedom," Vitello said. "I think it's the opposite at this point."

Rodriguez's versatility at catcher, second base and the outfield strengthens a bench Vitello and Posey both described as underused. Two-time Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey is hitting .152 and could face further roster consequences when rookie Daniel Susac returns from the injured list within the next two weeks.

The San Francisco Giants are calling up prospect Bryce Eldridge, according to multiple reports, adding the lefty bat to an offense in desperate need of some power hitting.

Eldridge, 21, is the second-ranked prospect in the Giants' farm system and No. 59 nationally in ESPN's latest prospect rankings. San Francisco is also reportedly calling up catcher prospect Jesus Rodriguez, ESPN's No. 10 prospect in the Giants' system.

The pair of prospects will be joining the team in San Francisco as the club returns home from an 0-6 road trip that dropped them to 13-21 on the season. 

Wednesday’s rivalry clash will be broadcast locally on SportsNet LA (Dodgers feed) and NBC Sports Bay Area (Giants feed). First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 PM ET (6:45 PM PT). Fans can stream the game in high definition on Fubo, which offers access to regional sports networks and national MLB coverage.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (16-7) visit the San Francisco Giants (10-13) this Wednesday night for Game 2 of their heated three-game series. San Francisco secured a narrow 3-1 victory in the opener, but Los Angeles remains a juggernaut, leading the league in home runs and team batting average. With the Dodgers looking to keep their pace at the top of the NL West, tonight’s matchup at Oracle Park carries significant early-season weight.

The Dodgers' offense is powered by Max Muncy, who leads the club with 8 home runs, and the breakout hitting of rookie Dalton Rushing, currently sporting a .444 average. San Francisco relies on the contact hitting of Luis Arraez and the veteran leadership of Matt Chapman, who has already collected 26 hits this season. Catch every pitch of this divisional battle live on Fubo.

Tonight’s marquee pitching matchup features a two-way superstar against a veteran searching for stability. The Dodgers turn to Shohei Ohtani (2-0), who has been nearly untouchable with a 0.50 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 18 innings. He faces Giants right-hander Tyler Mahle (0-3), who looks to bounce back from a difficult start to the 2026 campaign. You can witness this NL West showdown streaming live on Fubo.

The key storyline for the Dodgers is Ohtani's dominance on the mound as the team navigates multiple injuries to their rotation, including Blake Snell and Edwin Díaz. For San Francisco, the focus is on the health of Jung Hoo Lee, who exited Tuesday’s game early with a quad issue. If the Giants can pressure Ohtani early, they have a chance to secure a series win against their biggest rivals. Fubo is your home for the complete broadcast.

Dodgers vs. Giants Betting Odds & Predictions

The Dodgers enter the game as heavy favorites on the road. Oddsmakers are backing Shohei Ohtani’s elite early-season form and the Dodgers' top-ranked offense to even the series in San Francisco.

Prediction: Shohei Ohtani has been in peak form to start the year, and while the Giants stole the opener, overcoming Ohtani's 0.72 WHIP is a tall order. Expect the Dodgers' bats to provide early support for their ace. Final Score: Dodgers 5, Giants 1.

Individual Matchups: Stars and Playmakers

The marquee matchup features the power of Max Muncy against the strikeout ability of Tyler Mahle. Muncy has been one of the NL's most consistent home run threats in the early going.

*Season stats current through April 22.

San Francisco relies on Matt Chapman and Luis Arraez to spark the offense. Chapman leads the team in hits and runs scored through the season's first month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lew Wolff, the 90-year-old real-estate developer and former partial owner of the Oakland Athletics, has published a memoir placing responsibility for the franchise's Bay Area departure squarely on the San Francisco Giants.

In the 128-page book titled "Moments," Wolff contends the A's left Oakland "100 percent due to the nasty, shameful, and continuing opposition of the Giants," who blocked territorial rights to Santa Clara County, and the city of San Jose, as a potential relocation destination. The Giants declined comment.

Wolff held the most publicly visible role in A's ownership from 2005 to 2015. Current owner John Fisher, whom Wolff calls "a dear and long-term friend," bought out Wolff in 2016 and relocated the club following the 2024 season.

"John Fisher gets blamed for things he doesn't deserve to be blamed for," Wolff said. "The Giants' position really, really messed us up in trying to even negotiate with Oakland."

The A's are currently playing in a minor-league facility in Sacramento for a second straight year, with a planned move to Las Vegas projected for 2028. Nevada officials approved up to $380 million in public funds toward a new ballpark projected to cost roughly $2 billion total.

Giants chairman Greg Johnson defended his organization's stance, citing financial obligations tied to Oracle Park's construction.

"We have a huge fan base there. The overlap would be large, and it would have been detrimental to the strength of this organization," Johnson said.

The A's granted territorial rights to San Jose to the Giants in 1990 by former owner Walter Haas as the National League club was exploring a move away from Candlestick Park. Wolff argues that those rights were "conditional" as the Giants eventually built a ballpark in downtown San Francisco. 

Former Oakland Mayor Jean Quan disputed Wolff's characterization, alleging he owned land near the proposed San Jose site and stood to profit from a relocation there. Wolff denied holding substantial San Jose real estate at the time of the A's purchase.

Wolff expressed support for MLB expansion returning a second team to the Bay Area, questioning why the market is absent from current discussions involving Nashville, Portland, and Salt Lake City.