Fansided · Jun 7, 2021
SF Giants: 5 controllable MLB trade deadline targets
May 4, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) jumps up and catches a fly ball in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
The SF Giants are still leading the National League West into the first week of June. With one of the best records in MLB, it’s clear they are legitimate playoff contenders. While they have been in the wild-card hunt in the previous two seasons, the Giants have never been so clearly in the race under president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi. For the first time during his tenure, they are unequivocally positioned to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline.