The Giants don’t feel like a team that’s going to make a move just to make one. If San Francisco adds this winter, it’s likely going to be something that fits with what’s already in place, not a massive blockbuster out of nowhere.
That’s why Brendan Donovan continues to show up in trade ideas tied to the Giants.
He’s not a star, but he’s truly one of the more underrated players in baseball and would help the Giants.
Ryan Phillips of SI proposed an intriguing trade that would move on from decent prospects, but it might be worth it.
Giants receive:
– 2B Brendan Donovan
Cardinals receive:
– 2B/SS Gavin Kilen (Giants’ No. 3 prospect)
– OF Dakota Jordan (No. 6)
– SP Blade Tidwell (No. 13)
“Donovan fits a Giants lineup built around Devers, Willy Adames and Matt Chapman. In 2025, he slashed.287/.353/.422 with a wRC+ of 119. The 28-year-old is under team control through the 2027 season, so he’d be unpacking his bags and helping San Francisco make multiple runs.
“The Cardinals get a solid haul for Donovan here, but won’t be able to pry loose top two prospects Bryce Eldridge or Josuar Gonzalez,” he wrote.
Donovan immediately helps the lineup, giving them another above-average bat, and adds flexibility across the infield.
The Cardinals will likely have multiple offers for Donovan, but the Giants seem to be a team that makes a ton of sense.
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