With a 52-51 record and a 3.5-game deficit in the National League wild-card standings, the San Francisco Giants find themselves in a precarious situation just days away from the MLB trade deadline.
On Friday night, the Giants will start a critical three-game series in San Diego against the Padres. With another series win, the Giants could look to do a mix of adding and selling at the deadline, while a bad showing at Petco Park could put the “for sale” sign back up.
Fortunately, the Giants are coming to town at a good time. The Padres have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games, and the last time the two teams squared off, the Giants swept the Padres in convincing fashion.