Logan Webb keeps coming up in trade chatter, but the San Francisco Giants aren’t treating him like a movable piece.
With Monday’s trade deadline closing in, Webb has drawn real interest from the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros. The 29-year-old right-hander, fresh off his third straight All-Star Game appearance, is one of the bigger names being discussed around the league. Still, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Giants are standing firm.
“It will be awkward, Webb acknowledges, watching Ray, second baseman Luis Arraez, starter Tyler Mahle, and perhaps outfielder Heliot Ramos walk out of the door before the deadline, and not come back. They’ll be gone while Webb stays. He’s the only veteran player who’s untouchable, the Giants say, with $47 million remaining on the final two years of his five-year, $90 million contract,” wrote Nightengale.
Nightengale also reported that while Houston and Atlanta have kept asking about Webb, San Francisco “aren’t budging, knowing if they are ever going to be a contender again, after nine losing seasons in the last 10 years, they'll need Webb to anchor that rotation.”
The Giants have already sent pitcher Tyler Mahle to the Braves, and Robbie Ray and infielder Luis Arraez are expected to be dealt in the coming hours.
Webb said it would “hurt” if Ray is traded, adding that the former Cy Young winner has helped him “tremendously” since Webb reached the Giants in 2019.
On the field, Webb has a 6-7 record in 19 starts this season with a 3.93 ERA, 93 strikeouts and a 1.12 WHIP. He also won a Gold Glove last season.
And for now, at least, his wish to stay in San Francisco looks like it’s still intact. He said he wanted to remain with the Giants for the rest of his career. So far, that’s still the plan.
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