Giants Tabbed Potential Landing Spot For Red Sox $21 Million Pitcher
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The Boston Red Sox recently traded superstar Rafael Devers, and they might not be done just yet.
Boston could look to add some stars to its roster, but it could also look to trade away players like Jarren Duran, Alex Bregman, or Walker Buehler ahead of the trade deadline.
Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently listed the San Francisco Giants as the top landing spot in a potential trade for the aforementioned Buehler.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Umpire Chris Segal #96 talks with Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox after Zach Neto #9 of the Los Angeles Angels was hit by a pitch in the...
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Umpire Chris Segal #96 talks with Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox after Zach Neto #9 of the Los Angeles Angels was hit by a pitch in the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 23, 2025 in Anaheim, California. More"Truth be told, the Giants are mostly set after the Rafael Devers trade. He's the big-time slugger they had needed for years, and he's joined a roster that has already proved itself as one of the best in the National League," Rymer wrote. "There is, however, the question of which starters manager Bob Melvin can trust after Logan Webb and Robbie Ray.
"To this end, Buehler would at least bring more upside than an aged Justin Verlander and Landen Roupp, and getting to pitch regularly at the offense-killing stadium that is Oracle Park could only help him unlock it. Further, it is shocking how much luxury tax breathing room the Giants still have. Even after adding Devers, they're still close to $20 million in AAV away from the first threshold."
The Giants need to add some depth to their starting rotation, but there will be better options on the market than Buehler. While Boston could look to do this to dump some salary, it doesn't make the most sense in the grand scheme of things.
If the Giants really wanted Buehler, they could have targeted him as an add-on in the Devers deal. But they didn't. It's unlikely we see the Giants return to the well to add Buehler a few weeks after trading for Devers.
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