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Giants Matt Chapman Says He Hasnt Heard About Trade Talks, While Front Office Keeps Options Open
Trade‑talk rumors have been swirling around the San Francisco Giants, but third baseman Matt Chapman told The California Post that he has never been approached by president of baseball operations Buster Posey about a potential move.
Chapman, who signed a six‑year, $151 million extension after the 2023 season, holds a no‑trade clause that has not prompted him to consider waiving it. The clause is the only contract among the Giants’ core that would likely attract interest from other clubs.
San Francisco sits 14 games below .500 and is reportedly open to offers for several long‑term players, including Chapman, shortstop Rafael Devers and second baseman Willy Adames. Reports from ESPN and MLB.com indicate that the Giants have begun listening to trade proposals for those players ahead of the August 3 deadline.
The front office has invested more than half a billion dollars in the three core players. Devers was traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2025 for a package that included a $100 million contract extension, while Adames signed a franchise‑record free‑agent deal that surpassed Posey’s previous record. Chapman's extension, which contains the no‑trade clause, remains the only contract that would likely attract offers.
Chapman’s 2026‑2030 contract averages $25.166 million per year. He has posted a 1.232 on‑base plus slugging (OPS) over his last 16 games and a 1.421 OPS in June. With seven home runs and 39 RBIs this season, FanGraphs reports he has earned 3.2 runs created (bWAR) in 2026, making him the Giants’ most valuable player.
Adames and Devers have produced little offensive value in recent years. FanGraphs lists both hitters as having zero or negative value. Devers, who is owed $140 million through 2031, has a .274 on‑base percentage and has been the worst defender at his position, with a negative 13 outs above average.
Giants manager Tony Vitello, who is in his first MLB season after a successful tenure at Tennessee, said he has not been directed by Posey to consider trading any player. Vitello acknowledged that feelers may have been exchanged, but stated the front office has not given him a specific direction.
San Francisco trails every National League team except the Colorado Rockies. The organization is reportedly looking to acquire future assets for players on short‑term deals, such as pitcher Robbie Ray and outfielder Luis Arraez. With a 2.5% playoff probability according to FanGraphs, the team may be willing to sell high‑priced players before the deadline.
Posey’s role as president of baseball operations has been under scrutiny. He has overseen the signing of the high‑profile contracts that now bind the Giants’ core. A trade of any of those players would represent a significant shift in Posey’s strategy.
The trade deadline is August 3. The Giants have yet to make a public move, but reports suggest the front office remains open to offers. The team’s current performance, combined with the financial commitments to its core, could prompt the sale of one or more long‑term players.
The Giants will continue to play their scheduled games through the end of the season. The trade deadline remains a key event, and the organization’s decisions will influence its playoff chances and future roster construction.
Chapman, who signed a six‑year, $151 million extension after the 2023 season, holds a no‑trade clause that has not prompted him to consider waiving it. The clause is the only contract among the Giants’ core that would likely attract interest from other clubs.
San Francisco sits 14 games below .500 and is reportedly open to offers for several long‑term players, including Chapman, shortstop Rafael Devers and second baseman Willy Adames. Reports from ESPN and MLB.com indicate that the Giants have begun listening to trade proposals for those players ahead of the August 3 deadline.
The front office has invested more than half a billion dollars in the three core players. Devers was traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2025 for a package that included a $100 million contract extension, while Adames signed a franchise‑record free‑agent deal that surpassed Posey’s previous record. Chapman's extension, which contains the no‑trade clause, remains the only contract that would likely attract offers.
Chapman’s 2026‑2030 contract averages $25.166 million per year. He has posted a 1.232 on‑base plus slugging (OPS) over his last 16 games and a 1.421 OPS in June. With seven home runs and 39 RBIs this season, FanGraphs reports he has earned 3.2 runs created (bWAR) in 2026, making him the Giants’ most valuable player.
Adames and Devers have produced little offensive value in recent years. FanGraphs lists both hitters as having zero or negative value. Devers, who is owed $140 million through 2031, has a .274 on‑base percentage and has been the worst defender at his position, with a negative 13 outs above average.
Giants manager Tony Vitello, who is in his first MLB season after a successful tenure at Tennessee, said he has not been directed by Posey to consider trading any player. Vitello acknowledged that feelers may have been exchanged, but stated the front office has not given him a specific direction.
San Francisco trails every National League team except the Colorado Rockies. The organization is reportedly looking to acquire future assets for players on short‑term deals, such as pitcher Robbie Ray and outfielder Luis Arraez. With a 2.5% playoff probability according to FanGraphs, the team may be willing to sell high‑priced players before the deadline.
Posey’s role as president of baseball operations has been under scrutiny. He has overseen the signing of the high‑profile contracts that now bind the Giants’ core. A trade of any of those players would represent a significant shift in Posey’s strategy.
The trade deadline is August 3. The Giants have yet to make a public move, but reports suggest the front office remains open to offers. The team’s current performance, combined with the financial commitments to its core, could prompt the sale of one or more long‑term players.
The Giants will continue to play their scheduled games through the end of the season. The trade deadline remains a key event, and the organization’s decisions will influence its playoff chances and future roster construction.
