The San Francisco Giants have notified other Major League Baseball teams that they are willing to entertain offers for some of their relief pitchers, according to reports from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. Francys Romero highlights that Camilo Doval, in particular, has attracted notable trade interest across the league. The Giants have encountered a difficult stretch of five losses in a row, leaving them at an even .500 on the season, trailing by nine games in the National League West and five behind the Wild Card positions.
Camilo Doval’s Strong Season Raises His Market Value
After facing trade rumors during the offseason, the Giants kept Doval when his performance dipped, a decision that appears justified as he has rebounded impressively. At 28 years old, Doval is currently performing with a 3.15 ERA, maintaining a 25.1% strikeout rate, along with 15 saves and seven holds this season. Although his walk rate remains relatively high at 12.8%, it has improved from last year’s 14.4%. Doval throws a cutter averaging 98.1 mph and can push velocity beyond 100 mph, slightly down from his consistent 99+ mph in prior years. His repertoire includes a cutter, a slider, and an infrequently used sinker.
Contract Status Adds to Doval’s Appeal on the Trade Market
Doval is entering his first arbitration-eligible season in 2025, earning $4.525 million currently with scheduled salary increases over the next two seasons and reaching free agency after the 2027-28 offseason. This makes him one of the more attractive relievers available under team control, alongside names like David Bednar, Dennis Santana, Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and Cade Smith.
Tyler Rogers Also Likely Available if Giants Seek More Trades
If the Giants decide to trade another key bullpen piece, right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers stands out as a probable candidate. Known for his unique submarine pitching style, Rogers has been a reliable bullpen asset since 2019 and is in the final year of club control before he becomes a free agent. At 34 years old, he boasts a remarkable 1.80 ERA over 50 innings this season. While his 20.2% strikeout rate is modest, it marks an improvement over his previous four seasons. His command, a longstanding strength, is evident in this year’s career-low 2.1% walk rate.
Rogers’ Pitching Style Limits Opponent Success at the Plate
Rogers compensates for his lower strikeout totals through exceptional control and by inducing weak contact. His sinking fastball, clocked around 83 mph, combined with an unusual arm angle, makes it difficult for hitters to make solid contact. Opponents are averaging just 84.8 mph off the bat against him, and his hard-hit rate stands at a low 32.2%. Additionally, 64.4% of balls put in play against Rogers are grounders, further reducing opponents’ chances of offense.
Additional Bullpen Arms Could Also Be Part of Trade Discussions
Beyond Doval and Rogers, the Giants could entertain offers on players such as Ryan Walker and Randy Rodriguez if they pursue a more substantial trade return. Walker, despite a down season this year, was among the National League’s top relievers last year with a 1.91 ERA, 32.1% strikeout rate, and a 5.8% walk rate. He remains under team control for four more years after this season and will turn 30 in November.
Randy Rodriguez, who is 25 years old, is likely the most difficult to acquire. Controlled for an additional five years after 2025, Rodriguez currently holds an exceptional 1.20 ERA paired with a 36.3% strikeout rate and a 5.3% walk rate. His four-seam fastball averages 97.4 mph and, combined with a high-quality slider, has placed him in the 90th percentile among major league pitchers in both whiff rate and chase rate on pitches outside the strike zone, according to Statcast data.