US EditionGiants Want A New Second Baseman - And They're Pushing Hard
The Giants seek to improve a weak second base position that combined for just 0.4 WAR, considering two 28-year-old versatile infielders with strong contact and defense skills.
- Earlier this month, the San Francisco Giants engaged in trade talks targeting Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Nico Hoerner of the Chicago Cubs as they pursue upgrades this offseason.
- Giants' weak production at second base prompted a search since their second basemen combined for just 0.4 WAR, and Passan notes adding a top player could make their infield one of MLB's best.
- Nico Hoerner offers a.297 average with a.345 OBP, elite defense , and is set to make $12 million in 2026, while Brendan Donovan's 2025 performance includes a career-best.287 average with 10 homers and 50 RBIs.
- Trade completion is uncertain because the Chicago Cubs have been 'listening' to offers on Nico Hoerner but will demand a very high price, Jack Curry of the YES Network said.
- A Donovan trade could accelerate the Cardinals' rebuild while either player would strengthen the Giants' everyday starting lineup and infield mix soon.
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Cubs star who missed game to attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial faces uncertain future after $175m addition
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San Francisco Giants aggressively pursuing Hoerner, Donovan
Earlier this morning, Jeff Passan dropped another rumor regarding the trade market. The San Francisco Giants are aggressively pursuing both Nico Hoerner of the Chicago Cubs and Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals. The San Francisco Giants are aggressively pursuing a second baseman and have been engaged with Chicago on Nico Hoerner and St. Louis on Brendan Donovan, sources tell ESPN. An infield of Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, Donovan or Ho…
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