San Francisco Giants consider selling players amid tough season start
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The San Francisco Giants have struggled in the 2026 MLB season, sitting at 29-43 and 16 games out of first place. While not fully committed to becoming sellers at the upcoming trade deadline, reports indicate the team is exploring trade options for players, including starters like Luis Arraez and Matt Chapman. This disappointing performance comes in the first season under manager Tony Vitello, who was hired to revitalize the franchise. As the team heads into July, significant roster changes could be imminent if there is no turnaround in performance.
- •Giants are 29-43 at mid-June, well behind first place.
- •Tony Vitello's first season as manager has been disappointing.
- •Giants are considering trades for several key players.
- •Reports suggest the team may become sellers by the trade deadline.
- •San Francisco aims to build for the future if this season continues poorly.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Vitello on Tennessee baseball, return to the South as Giants manager
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — The San Francisco Giants are waving the white flag on former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello's first season
"After eight seasons, Tony Vitello left his role as the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program last October to become the new manager of the San Francisco Giants.
"Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, now the San Francisco Giants manager, spoke about the Vols before playing the the Braves in Atlanta.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 11:30 PMTony Vitello on Tennessee baseball, return to the South as Giants manager
Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, now the San Francisco Giants manager, spoke about the Vols before playing the the Braves in Atlanta.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 1:32 AMThe San Francisco Giants are waving the white flag on former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello's first season
After eight seasons, Tony Vitello left his role as the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program last October to become the new manager of the San Francisco Giants.
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