SF Giants trading Casey Schmitt this offseason would dredge up Adam Duvall memories

Writer Nick San Miguel argues that trading Casey Schmitt this offseason to acquire pitching could backfire on the San Francisco Giants. Following statements from Buster Posey that the club must prioritize pitching, San Miguel examines potential trade assets, suggesting that while Schmitt offers appealing trade value coming off a strong 2026 season, dealing him carries significant risk of future regret.

San Miguel draws a direct comparison to San Francisco's 2015 trade of Adam Duvall for rental starter Mike Leake, which proved to be a costly mistake. The writer suggests that trading Schmitt to a club like the Seattle Mariners for a controllable starter could similarly result in watching another productive, versatile slugger flourish elsewhere.