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Newsweek
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Another Giants Trade? Trade Speculation Increases As Deadline Approaches
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The San Francisco Giants already pulled off what will likely be the biggest trade of the season in a deal to acquire Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox. Now, the Giants could look to continue making moves in the final days before the trade deadline. San Francisco still has a few holes to fill if it wants to chase down the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly recently suggested the Giants could pull off a trade for Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García in a move that would give the slugger a fresh start in the Bay Area. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 23: Adolis García #53 of the Texas Rangers reacts to an inside pitch during the first inning against the Athletics at Globe Life Field on July 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 23: Adolis García #53 of the Texas Rangers reacts to an inside pitch during the first inning against the Athletics at Globe Life Field on July 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas."At his best, García is an electric player with pop. Before eventually winning ALCS MVP in 2023, he hit 39 home runs and posted an .836 OPS during the regular season. But since then, he's hit just .226 with a .678 OPS in 250 games," Kelly wrote. "Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has already swung a trade for Rafael Devers, and García is someone who would fit well in San Francisco. "Not only is he capable of traversing the complicated right field at Oracle Park, but he would also give San Francisco a significant offensive upgrade against lefties over Mike Yastrzemski." Adding García to the outfield in San Francisco would certainly be an upgrade, just on defense alone. García would bring one of the best outfield gloves in baseball to a Giants team that needs a talented right fielder to man the tricky outfield in the Bay Area. It likely wouldn't cost the Giants more than a bottom of the top-30 prospect to land the veteran slugger. The best-case scenario would be the Giants can help him return to form at the plate, but the worst-case scenario would be San Francisco landing an elite defender. Either way, it wouldn't hurt. More MLB: Yankees' Aaron Judge Finally Breaks Silence Following Grim Injury Update
Newsweek
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Rangers' $14 Million Slugger Tabbed Intriguing 'Buy-Low Trade Target'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Texas Rangers have been one of the more disappointing teams in baseball. After winning the World Series in 2023, they've fallen off a cliff. As of now, Texas looks to be sellers at the trade deadline and it could entertain the idea of trading a few valuable pieces away if the price is right. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently listed Rangers outfielder Adolis García as a potential "buy low trade target" for contending teams with holes in the outfield. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 01: Adolis García #53 of the Texas Rangers hits a two RBI single during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Field on July 01, 2025 in Arlington,... ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 01: Adolis García #53 of the Texas Rangers hits a two RBI single during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Field on July 01, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. More"Over his first three full seasons in the majors, he posted a 113 OPS+ while averaging 30 doubles, 32 home runs, 99 RBI and 4.0 WAR, earning All-Star selections in 2021 and 2023," Reuter wrote. "He also took home 2023 ALCS MVP honors while helping lead the Rangers to a World Series title. "He took a step backward last season with a 96 OPS+ and 0.3 WAR in 154 games, though he still tallied 25 home runs and 85 RBI. Things have continued to trend in the wrong direction this year. Despite the middling production, he still ranks among the MLB leaders in average exit velocity (93.4 mph, 94th percentile). Perhaps a change of scenery could jump-start his season." There are plenty of teams around the league who could use a slugger like García this season. The San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and Kansas City Royals all come to mind. But it might not make the most sense for the Rangers to trade him now. He has a few years left of team control, and Texas is seemingly trying to put the pieces together to win. While it hasn't worked out this year, Texas is a few moves away from contending next season. More MLB: MLB Writer Suggests Massive Red Sox Trade Involving Alex Bregman, Luis Castillo
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez's setback not as serious as first feared, GM says
DENVER — Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez's setback to his recovery from a fractured right hand is not as serious as first feared, general manager Dana Brown said Thursday. HT Image Alvarez, who suffered the injury on May 2, was shut down after experiencing pain in his right hand. He had taken some swings at the team's spring training complex in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday and when he arrived there on Tuesday the area was sore. He was examined by a specialist, who determined inflammation was the issue and not a setback with the fracture. 'It had nothing to do with the fracture, or the fracture not being healed,' Brown said before Houston's game at Colorado. 'The fracture at this point is a non-factor, which we're very glad about. And so during the process of him being examined by the specialist, we saw the inflammation, and Yordan did receive two shots in that area.' Alvarez first experienced issues with his hand in late April but stayed in the lineup. He was initially diagnosed with a muscle strain but a small fracture was discovered at the end of May. Brown said there has not been an update on the timetable for Alvarez's return but said with the latest update it 'could be in the near future.' 'Yordan is going to be in a position where he's going to let rest and let the shot take effect, and then as long as he's starting to feel better, we'll put a bat in his hand before we start hitting, but we'll just let him feel the bat feels like,' Brown said. 'And then we'll get into some swings in the near future, but I felt like it was encouraging news. Now, with this injection into the area that was inflamed, we feel a lot better.' Alvarez, who averaged 34 home runs over the previous four seasons, has just three in 29 games this year and is batting .210. He was the 2021 ALCS MVP for the Astros and finished third in the AL MVP voting for 2022. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
NBC Sports
03-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez's setback not as serious as first feared, GM says
DENVER — Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez's setback to his recovery from a fractured right hand is not as serious as first feared, general manager Dana Brown said Thursday. Alvarez, who suffered the injury on May 2, was shut down after experiencing pain in his right hand. He had taken some swings at the team's spring training complex in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday and when he arrived there on Tuesday the area was sore. He was examined by a specialist, who determined inflammation was the issue and not a setback with the fracture. 'It had nothing to do with the fracture, or the fracture not being healed,' Brown said before Houston's game at Colorado. 'The fracture at this point is a non-factor, which we're very glad about. And so during the process of him being examined by the specialist, we saw the inflammation, and Yordan did receive two shots in that area.' Alvarez first experienced issues with his hand in late April but stayed in the lineup. He was initially diagnosed with a muscle strain but a small fracture was discovered at the end of May. Brown said there has not been an update on the timetable for Alvarez's return but said with the latest update it 'could be in the near future.' 'Yordan is going to be in a position where he's going to let rest and let the shot take effect, and then as long as he's starting to feel better, we'll put a bat in his hand before we start hitting, but we'll just let him feel the bat feels like,' Brown said. 'And then we'll get into some swings in the near future, but I felt like it was encouraging news. Now, with this injection into the area that was inflamed, we feel a lot better.' Alvarez, who averaged 34 home runs over the previous four seasons, has just three in 29 games this year and is batting .210. He was the 2021 ALCS MVP for the Astros and finished third in the AL MVP voting for 2022.
San Francisco Chronicle
03-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez's setback not as serious as first feared, GM says
DENVER (AP) — Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez's setback to his recovery from a fractured right hand is not as serious as first feared, general manager Dana Brown said Thursday. Alvarez, who suffered the injury on May 2, was shut down after experiencing pain in his right hand. He had taken some swings at the team's spring training complex in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday and when he arrived there on Tuesday the area was sore. He was examined by a specialist, who determined inflammation was the issue and not a setback with the fracture. 'It had nothing to do with the fracture, or the fracture not being healed,' Brown said before Houston's game at Colorado. 'The fracture at this point is a non-factor, which we're very glad about. And so during the process of him being examined by the specialist, we saw the inflammation, and Yordan did receive two shots in that area.' Alvarez first experienced issues with his hand in late April but stayed in the lineup. He was initially diagnosed with a muscle strain but a small fracture was discovered at the end of May. Brown said there has not been an update on the timetable for Alvarez's return but said with the latest update it 'could be in the near future.' 'Yordan is going to be in a position where he's going to let rest and let the shot take effect, and then as long as he's starting to feel better, we'll put a bat in his hand before we start hitting, but we'll just let him feel the bat feels like,' Brown said. 'And then we'll get into some swings in the near future, but I felt like it was encouraging news. Now, with this injection into the area that was inflamed, we feel a lot better.' Alvarez, who averaged 34 home runs over the previous four seasons, has just three in 29 games this year and is batting .210. He was the 2021 ALCS MVP for the Astros and finished third in the AL MVP voting for 2022. ___
