The San Francisco Giants had a mediocre season in 2025, finishing 81-81. Now, this offseason, they should focus on upgrading their pitching, but there is one place they could upgrade in the field.
That place is the last outfield slot, as Heliot Ramos and Jung Hoo Lee occupy the other spots. Fansided’s Chris Landers proposes the Giants fill that spot by trading for Chicago White Sox All-Star Luis Robert Jr.
“The Giants are an outfielder short right now, with very little reliable depth behind Jung Hoo Lee and Heliot Ramos. That needs to change if this team wants to finally get back to the postseason in year two of Buster Posey's reign, and while a miracle run at Tucker can't be ruled out entirely, history suggests it's not in the cards…A Robert trade (surrounding someone like Landon Roupp or Carson Whisenhunt, maybe?) Would shift Lee to right and give San Francisco and perfectly solid starting trio. He'd excel defensively in the spacious confines of Oracle Park, and the offensive question marks don't loom quite as large for a team currently staring at replacement-level options in his stead,” Landers wrote.
Robert slashed.223/.297/.364/.661 with 12 doubles, 14 home runs, and 53 RBI in 110 games played. However, a change in scenery may be the spark he needs to have a bounce-back season.
Robert would also be a short-term option. He has a year left on his current contract, with a club option for 2027. If the Giants like what they see, they could sign him to a long-term contract.
If the Giants don’t want to go for Kyle Tucker, they definitely should consider Robert as a cost-effective option. Hopefully, they decide soon, as Robert is one of the hottest names on the trade market.
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