Finally healthy and returning to his Cy Young-winning form, San Francisco Giants ace Blake Snell might be pitching his way into a midseason trade. When the Giants signed Blake Snell to a two-year, $62 million contract days before Opening Day, the left-hander was expected to become an ace for the rotation. That simply has not been the case.
Unfortunately, the 31-year-old has dealt with two separate injuries holding him to just nine starts in his first season with the Giants. But after his latest stint on the injured list, the 2023 NL Cy Young winner has looked like himself again. Since being reinstated July 9th, Snell has delivered three consecutive quality starts allowing just six hits and two earned runs in 18 combined innings pitched.
Given his recent resurgence, The Athletic reports that Blake Snell is drawing “significant” trade interest. San Francisco is projected to surpass the first luxury tax threshold by nearly $16 million this season. However, unloading Snell’s contract would not significantly alleviate the situation.
The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly writes the Giants are open to moving Snell, but not to shed payroll. San Francisco gave up a third-round draft pick to sign the veteran southpaw and would try to recoup that talent. SF Giants Fielding Offers for Ace Blake Snell Despite a rough start in 2024, Snell has turned his season around after his latest stint on the injured list.
In his last three starts, he has pitched to a flat 1.00 ERA alongside a 0.61 WH.