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Another Cleveland Guardians outfielder would fill an obvious need for the SF Giants lineup

While the Cleveland Guardians could look to move Steven Kwan this offseason, another outfielder would make sense for the SF Giants, and it would likely not involve a trade. Jo Adell is coming off three straight 20-homer seasons, but he…

By Jeff Young · Around the Foghorn

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Around the Foghorn argues Cleveland Guardians outfielder Jo Adell would fill the SF Giants' need against left-handed pitching.
Jo Adell could become a free agent as a potential non-tender candidate projected to earn $9.6 million in arbitration.
The SF Giants tied for baseball's lowest wRC+ against left-handed pitching in 2026 at 84.

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Around the Foghorn's Jeff Young argues that Cleveland Guardians outfielder Jo Adell would be an ideal addition for the San Francisco Giants if he becomes available via non-tender. The Giants tied for the worst wRC+ in baseball against left-handed pitchers in 2026, making a right-handed platoon bat a significant priority for their roster construction.

Young notes that Adell is projected to make $9.6 million in arbitration, which could lead cost-conscious Cleveland to non-tender him into free agency. While Adell posted a .971 OPS against southpaws in 2026, the writer cautions that finding enough regular at-bats in San Francisco's lineup could complicate a potential fit.

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