How Giants’ MLB trade deadline moves were graded by experts

Key Points:

• The San Francisco Giants were active sellers ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, trading seven players in five deals and acquiring eight new players, mostly prospects, to build for the future during a tough season.
• The trade sending Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian to the Philadelphia Phillies brought the Giants a highly regarded pitching prospect, Marquez, who is excelling in the minors, along with another pitching prospect, Gair, both viewed as promising but with some developmental uncertainties.
• The Giants acquired Robbie Ray from the San Diego Padres, receiving two prospects in return, including a high-upside arm, Miguel Mendez, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, and a teenage shortstop, Joniel Hernandez, adding depth to their system.
• In a trade with the New York Yankees, the Giants sent outfielder Heliot Ramos and received two prospects, Henry Lalane and Kaeden Kent, both in Single-A, with Lalane showing strong potential after overcoming injuries and Kent demonstrating solid offensive numbers.
• The Giants traded relief pitcher Erik Miller to the Boston Red Sox for infielder Marcelo Mayer, a former top prospect who has struggled with injuries and performance but is seen as a low-risk, potentially valuable addition for the rebuilding Giants.