5 valuable SF Giants trade chips if the season goes off the rails

One could argue April 16 is too early to start thinking about a fire-sale at the trade deadline. That person probably hasn’t watched the 2026 SF Giants play baseball. The Giants are 7-12 now after winning on Thursday but there are still a lot of questions around this team. It’s far too early to think the season is unsalvageable, but it’s not too early to start thinking about what the team should do if things really go off the rails.

President of baseball operations Buster Posey saw this happen in 2017 so it’s possible that the Giants just don’t have it this year and they careen out of control. If they do, they do have some valuable trade chips who will almost certainly be dealt.

Let’s take a look at five guys the Giants would likely be open to trading if things don’t get better by the trade deadline.

5 SF Giants who could be traded if team doesn’t improve

Robbie Ray

In the final year of his contract, Ray is likely set to earn a big deal in free agency assuming he stays healthy and puts up similar numbers to the ones he posted as an All-Star last season.

He’s looked good to start this season and if he continues to look good then the Giants would be wise to try and get something if they are in a position to sell.

We know how they feel about paying top dollar for free agent starting pitchers so this is probably going to be Ray’s final year with the Giants no matter what.

Luis Arraez

The Giants signed Arraez to a one-year contract and so far he has lived up to his reputation as a great contact hitter. He’s even surprised everyone by looking quite good defensively at second base.

A contending playoff team would certainly love to have a bat like his in the lineup and if the Giants did trade him that could open the door for Casey Schmitt, Christian Koss, or another player to get playing time at second base.

Tyler Mahle

The Giants signed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle to a one-year deal and while his last start was a disaster, if he shows any signs of life then the Giants could probably get a team in need of a depth starter to take a chance on him.

Heliot Ramos

While Heliot Ramos was an All-Star in 2024, he now looks like he may be a platoon bat. Ramos can get hot at the plate but if the Giants determine he is not part of their future plans then maybe it’s time to cut bait on him and give Drew Gilbert opportunities out there. He still has value given he will not be a free agent until 2030.

Patrick Bailey

If Daniel Susac has a torrid first half and is starting most games at catcher by the summer, as one legendary Giants catcher predicted, then the Giants may receive some calls on Bailey. He still has a lot of value as a defender and if the Giants decide Susac is the better option going forward then they might as well try to get something for Bailey.

It’s only April and trade talk may feel grossly premature. Maybe it is. But the only thing grosser than early trade speculation is a team that is already floundering in the middle of April so the Giants need to turn things around in a hurry.

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