Giants Aggressively Pursuing Second Base Upgrade
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco Giants are intensifying their efforts to acquire a second baseman, focusing on NL Central players Nico Hoerner of the Cubs and Brendan Donovan of the Cardinals as potential upgrades.
- Giants' 2025 second basemen were among the least productive in MLB, hitting a combined .217/.273/.343 with a 73 wRC+, ranking 27th in the majors, highlighting the need for improvement at the position.
- Brendan Donovan, controlled through 2027 and recently signed to a $5.8MM one-year deal, is considered the more available trade option due to the Cardinals' rebuilding phase and his strong contact hitting and defensive versatility.
- Nico Hoerner, under contract for $12MM in
