CONFIRM: San Francisco Giants to land fruition trade for $200 million Orioles star players as potential Blake Snell replacement

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Giants and Toronto Blue Jays are among several teams expressing significant interest in Burnes, with Posey recently meeting with Burnes’ agent, Scott Boras. Over his seven-year career with the Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles, Burnes has posted a 60-36 record, a 3.19 ERA, a 4.1-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio, a .212 batting average against, and a 1.06 WHIP. His consistent performance has made him one of the most sought-after pitchers on the market.

Although the Giants already have ace Logan Webb in their rotation, adding Burnes would provide a major boost to their pitching staff, which ranked 18th in MLB last season with a 4.22 ERA. Burnes, a California native, could be enticed by the opportunity to return to his home state, and Posey’s status as a Giants legend could help sell San Francisco as an attractive destination.

Acquiring Burnes would come at a high cost, with his market value estimated at around $200 million for a seven-year deal, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Despite their recent $182 million commitment to shortstop Willy Adames, the Giants are prepared to make a significant investment in their pitching staff, and securing Burnes could be their next big move.