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What the SF Giants are getting in trade with the Washington Nationals

ByJeff Young
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Apr 15, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A view of a Giants game hat on the dugout steps, with a patch honoring Jackie Robinson during the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Players and coaches will wear No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day around the league. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Apr 15, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A view of a Giants game hat on the dugout steps, with a patch honoring Jackie Robinson during the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Players and coaches will wear No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day around the league. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

On Sunday night, the SF Giants shipped Nate Furman to the Washington Nationals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck. What are they getting in return for Furman?

Neubeck just began his pro career over the summer. 20 rounds came and went, but his name was not called. However, the Nationals added him as an undrafted free agent, along with seven other prospects.

Since the draft has been consolidated to 20 rounds, the undrafted channel has become a popular avenue for adding talent. By the end of the 2026 season, the Giants' roster featured Bo Davidson, Turner Hill, and Trent Harris, all of whom signed as undrafted free agents.

Davidson is arguably one of the most notable undrafted free agents in baseball at the moment. Not only did he advance up the minor league ladder, but he did so while being recognized as a top prospect. There is a chance that the Giants give him an extended look in left field if they do not make any major additions.

Newest SF Giants prospect excelled in his final year of college before a successful pro debut this summer

On the other hand, the Giants have another one to add to the list in Tony Neubeck. He appeared in four college seasons, including a solid 2026 campaign with Indiana University. Interestingly, his first three college seasons were in the SEC with the University of Missouri, so he likely crossed paths with Giants manager Tony Vitello at some point.

The southpaw pitcher missed substantial time after sustaining an elbow injury that required multiple surgeries to repair. In fact, he went more than two years between college appearances. Neubeck returned to the mound in 2025 with the University of Missouri, then transferred to Indiana University for his final college season, posting a 3.95 ERA with 75 strikeouts and 27 walks in 70.2 innings.

After signing with Washington, Neubeck tallied six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and only one walk.

On the mound, the 23-year-old pitcher throws from a high, three-quarters arm slot from the left side. It looks like he gets healthy extension from his 6-foot-2 frame. He mixes in a low-to-mid 90's fastball that gets some late carry up in the zone.

Neubeck also flashes a slider, changeup, and cutter. He does a nice job of changing sightlines against opposing hitters, using and locating his fastball up in the zone while relying on his changeup and slider as chase pitches below the zone.

Neubeck's delivery is relatively effortless, and he has no problem repeating it. That results in quality control with all four of his pitches.

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