Hayden Birdsong’s demotion combined with Justin Verlander’s inconsistency highlight the team’s need for major-league rotation depth as the July 31 trade deadline looms. It’s an issue that has been brewing since the team sent Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Rafael Devers.

“The Yankees have had a known interest in Kiner-Falefa,” Hiles wrote. “The Post-Gazette recently learned that the Giants have also inquired about the Pirates’ shortstop, although the extent of their interest is unknown. Kiner-Falefa has arguably been the Pirates most consistent hitter this year, batting .274 with a .658 OPS over 87 games.”

The San Francisco Giants are finding themselves at a crossroads just a week before the trade deadline at five games above .500 and narrowly out of the playoff p

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The San Francisco Giants have been horrific with runners in scoring position. If they want to make a playoff push, they probably need some kind of hitting upgrade. ESPN has linked them to two of the top-three hitters that will potentially be available in deals before the MLB trade deadline.

Heliot Ramos of the San Francisco Giants runs to first base during the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Toronto, Canada.

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The San Francisco Giants have two prospects at the minors level that are expected to be future impact players.

Braves' Brian Snitker Announces Austin Riley News Before Giants Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All-Star third baseman Austin Riley is in his seventh season with the Atlanta Braves after making his MLB debut during the 2019 campaign. He’s currently in the third year of a 10-year, $212 million contract extension inked in August 2022.