Disgruntled Athletics Pitcher Could Be a Smart Buy-Low Target for the Giants
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the San Francisco Giants could be a team looking to make moves to strengthen their roster. Despite having a strong season so far, the Giants seem to be missing a few key pieces, especially with the competitive National League, where many teams are fighting for playoff spots.
The Giants, who play in the NL West, will face several talented divisional rivals in the second half of the season, making it essential for them to keep pace. With other teams likely adding talent ahead of the deadline, San Francisco will need to make upgrades of their own to stay in contention.
One area the Giants need to address is their starting rotation, where they could use additional depth. While Robbie Ray and Logan Webb have been stellar, there are concerns with the rest of the rotation.
In a recent article, Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report suggested Athletics pitcher Luis Severino as a potential buy-low option for the Giants. He wrote, “Take your pick. Just about every contender that isn’t a notorious penny pincher could use this multi-year solution in its rotation. But either the San Francisco Giants or San Diego Padres make arguably the most sense.”
Severino’s signing by the Athletics this past offseason was a major move, especially after a strong season with the New York Mets, leading to a lucrative contract. However, the veteran right-hander has been unhappy with his new situation and has struggled at times, particularly at home, which has impacted his overall performance.
Despite his issues in Oakland, Severino’s talent is still evident—his road ERA is an impressive 3.03 over 10 starts. For the Giants, adding Severino would help fill a gap in the middle of their rotation, and he could thrive pitching in Oracle Park, a more pitcher-friendly stadium.
Although Severino’s contract might not be ideal, the Giants would likely be able to acquire him for a relatively low cost at the trade deadline. If the price is right, Severino could be an excellent low-risk, high-reward addition for San Francisco.
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