Giants get interesting trade update on breakout .823 OPS slugger

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The San Francisco Giants are not having the best season whatsoever, though June has gone a lot better than the previous two months so far.

But, overall, the way things are trending, it's looking like the Giants are going to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. In such a scenario, it's going to be fascinating to see who is available and who isn't.

With the MLB trade deadline a little under two months away, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand shared an interesting update on .823 OPS Giants breakout infielder/outfielder Casey Schmitt that will make the team's trade deadline plan very interesting.

Giants get interesting Casey Schmitt trade update​

"Schmitt has been the Giants' best payer in 2026, so trading the 27-year-old might not be in the cards for San Francisco," Feinsand writes. "But Schmitt would be an attractive trade candidate for many teams given his versatility in the field, and given his breakout offensive season, the Giants could look to capitalize on his value if they decide to become big sellers."

The Giants trading Schmitt would be a very interesting decision, and he's 27 years old, under club control through 2029, and having a breakout season.

Normally, trading someone with an .823 OPS who isn't too old and is under control on cheap deals would be a player that teams would avoid trading.

But, for the Giants, moving on from Schmitt this season, landing a strong return, and capitalizing on his trade value is something at least worth seriously considering.

While yes, Schmitt has been great this season, his career OPS of .667 before this season, and 87 OPS+ is, at the very least, a little concerning.

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It would not be a total surprise if the 2026 season were a bit of a fluke season for Schmitt, which would make trading him now imperative for the Giants.

If San Francisco could get the best bang for their buck by trading Schmitt, a controllable player having a breakout year, it could land a solid prospect or two in exchange for him this summer from a desperate team.

While it might sting to trade someone who is finally breaking out, considering the value they could get in return for Schmitt, trading him would make sense.

Feinsand tabbed Schmitt as a trade candidate who's raising his value, and when will Schmitt's value be higher than it is now? Buster Posey should seriously entertain a trade of Schmitt, as striking while the iron is hot might be key for this team long-term.

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