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Giants prepare for trades ahead of August 3 deadline amid lost season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:32 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Summary

The San Francisco Giants may conduct a fire sale as the team struggles with a 29-43 record this season. Reports indicate that President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey is looking to trade away key players before the August 3 trade deadline. The Giants aimed for a competitive year following the acquisition of All-Star Rafael Devers but have not met expectations, leading to the current reevaluation of their roster. Alongside trade discussions, plans are also forming for the upcoming Home Run Derby in Philadelphia and the return of several injured players.

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Status Watch

•Giants currently hold a 29-43 record this season.
•Buster Posey plans to trade key players by August 3.
•Giants aimed to compete this year after acquiring Rafael Devers.
•Discussion of potential Home Run Derby participants is underway.
•Several injured players are slated to return soon.

Latest Updates

6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Giants ready to sell off players, Home Run Derby dream field and key players returning just in time for their teams

What they're saying

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On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan discuss the Giants reportedly preparing for a fire sale, build their dream Home Run Derby field, and dive into important players returning from the IL.
— Yahoo Sportsby Yahoo Sports Staff,Jordan Shusterman,Jake Mintz

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