Spiraling Giants could be ‘stuck’ with albatross contracts as they face nightmare MLB trade deadline
The San Francisco Giants are facing a challenging MLB trade deadline as they struggle with several expensive contracts. Insider Buster Olney emphasizes the need for the team to be aggressive, despite being perceived as 'stuck' with players like Matt Chapman and Rafael Devers. The Giants' leadership must decide whether to make significant changes or hope for internal improvements moving forward.
- ▪The Giants are burdened with difficult contracts for players like Matt Chapman, Rafael Devers, and Willy Adames.
- ▪Chapman has four years left at $25.17 million per season, while Devers has seven years at $28.5 million.
- ▪Buster Posey, the Giants' president of baseball operations, is considered safe in his position despite the team's struggles.
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MLB Spiraling Giants could be ‘stuck’ with albatross contracts as they face nightmare MLB trade deadline By Ryan Anderson Published June 3, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The San Francisco Giants are approaching an important crossroads, and ESPN insider Buster Olney believes standing still is not an option. Speaking to Willard and Dibbs on 95.7 The Game, Olney argued the Giants need to be aggressive despite being saddled with several expensive contracts that are difficult to move. “You’ve got to be aggressive. You have to be bold,” Olney said.
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