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3 trade targets SF Giants should pursue to bolster second base

The SF Giants second basemen have struggled this year, but help could be on the way soon
ByLevi Coovert|
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With Tyler Fitzgerald struggling in 2025, the SF Giants could be on the market for an upgrade at second base. Fitzgerald is slashing a rough line of .238/.301/.331, for an OPS+ of 84. His strong defense has helped him accumulate 1.1 bWAR, but it still feels like the Giants need improvement at the position.

3 trade targets SF Giants should pursue to bolster second base

Here are three players the Giants could pursue in a trade to bolster the position at the MLB trade deadline.

1. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Pirates

Kiner-Falefa is a utility man who could contribute to the Giants' roster at more positions than just second base. He's been having a strong season with Pittsburgh, accumulating 1.3 bWAR while hitting a career high .294. His OPS+ of 100 is also the best in his career. That would be a marginal upgrade over Fitzgerald at second base, but would raise the floor at that position, too.

Kiner-Falefa has always been valuable for his defense, but for the first time in his career, he is also swinging a hot bat. With the Pirates likely to be sellers, and Falefa a free agent after 2025, he is almost certainly going to find a new home at the deadline. It is worth noting he has not played second base in 2025, but he made 42 starts at the position last year and has been the Pirates' primary shortstop in 2025.

2. Luis Urías
, Athletics

Luis Urías is having a bounce-back season with the Athletics. The infielder has carved a role for himself as Oakland's starter at second base, and is recording a .247/.340/.406 line, for a 109 OPS+. The 28-year-old is another player who feels likely to be dealt. Oakland is in no position to buy, and Urias is not under contract after this season.

3. Dylan Moore, Mariners

Similar to Kiner-Falefa, Moore would offer the Giants a good amount of positional flexibility. The utility man has played at second base, shortstop, third base, right field, and first base for the Mariners this season. Moore had a great April (.903 OPS), a weak May (.682 OPS), and is having a horrific June (.067 OPS). Still, he's been worth 1.0 bWAR and boasts a 112 OPS+ in 2025.

If the Mariners (34-34) decide to sell at the deadline, Moore would likely be shipped out. The veteran becomes a free agent when the season ends.

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