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Trading Logan Webb only makes sense if SF Giants plan to tear it down (which they don’t)

While trading Logan Webb would make sense if the SF Giants planned to rebuild, it is pretty clear they are not intent upon tearing it all down.

By Nick San Miguel · Around the Foghorn

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Around the Foghorn argues trading Logan Webb makes little sense because the Giants are not rebuilding.
The Giants remain committed to competing after heavily investing in Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, and Rafael Devers.
Logan Webb recorded a 4.31 ERA across 27 starts during an injury-shortened 2026 season.

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Around the Foghorn argues that the San Francisco Giants are unlikely to trade ace pitcher Logan Webb because the franchise is not pursuing a full rebuild. Writer Nick San Miguel explains that heavy financial commitments to players like Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, and Rafael Devers require the Giants to remain competitive rather than tear down the roster ahead of 2027.

Webb posted a 4.31 ERA across 27 starts in 2026, falling short of 200 innings due in part to a knee ailment. While San Miguel notes the risks of keeping a pitcher approaching age 30, the Giants reportedly expect Webb to remain their staff ace.

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Trading Logan Webb only makes sense if SF Giants plan to tear it down (which they don’t)

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