Giants' most likely trade chip is $12M infielder that can spark bidding war at deadline

Giants' most likely trade chip is $12M infielder that can spark bidding war at deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The San Francisco Giants are having a terrible 2026 season.

Once viewed as postseason contenders for the year, they're now at 14-22 and very much outside the hunt for October. While things are going poorly, there are a few individuals who are having solid seasons. Casey Schmitt is having a breakout campaign, but there's another infielder who is having a good season.

That infielder is Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report's most likely trade chip in a $12 million signing of Luis Arraez. After a strong start to the year, especially defensively, Arraez could be on the move at this year's deadline. "San Francisco Giants: 2B Luis Arraez," Miller writes.

"However, Arraez is the three-time batting champ who would be a welcome addition to a lot of lineups. If the Giants did trade Arraez, or at least made him available to acquire, then there is a good chance that a bidding war could ensue, and make this a worthwhile trade for the Giants. Giants could trade Luis Arraez amid possible bidding war While the 2026 season might be a disaster, the development that Arraez has made defensively, while maintaining his solid offensive presence, could open the door to a lucrative trade deadline.