Injured Royals starter Danny Duffy piques Giants interest, sources say

That doesn’t rule out the Giants, according to those with knowledge of the situation. In fact, the Giants – or any team chasing Duffy, a roster that would include the Dodgers and Padres – might have to provide fewer or fewer prospects in return, given his injury status. Injuries don’t give San Francisco much time in general; the team signed reliever John Brebbia, for example, knowing he wouldn’t return from Tommy John’s surgery until mid-season. And hey, the Giants have used the IL 37 times this year – what’s more, especially when it comes to a starter who has an ERA of 2.51?

While the Giants should also be looking at the first base and outfield markets, a starter remains a priority, and as The Chronicle previously reported, the Rangers have spotted the team’s series in St. Louis. . The Cardinals are among the teams looking for the series in Los Angeles, and Adam Wainwright is a target for teams looking for rotation help, but St. Louis has yet to determine if he will sell. Texas have an All-Star, Kyle Gibson, to hang, with outfielder Joey Gallo, and either would require a substantial comeback. Minnesota starter Jose Berrios is a hot commodity, but he will also be pricey.

Would the Giants move one of their best prospects? Heliot Ramos’ name was thrown in a report linking the Giants to outfielder Starling Marte, but it’s a major stretch. Among the team’s most high-profile minor leagues, wide receiver Joey Bart is the player most likely to be available, but the Giants are also willing to absorb more payroll than some other clubs might be in order to give up less price outlook.

With Tyler Rogers’ rough night in Los Angeles on Tuesday, could the team be interested in a late-inning reliever? It seems unnecessary; Rogers had a strong season, and southpaw Jake McGee was also good. The pen as a whole is one of the best units in the league, and while the Giants may be looking to add a reliever, a closer guy is probably not in the cards unless the deal is too much. good to be left out. Additionally, baseball operations president Farhan Zaidi pointed out that the front office doesn’t want to do anything to disrupt the excellent atmosphere at the Giants clubhouse, and bringing a new rapprochement is the kind of thing that can go well. or very badly when it comes to chemistry.

Manager Gabe Kapler expressed great confidence in Rogers after Rogers walked the first two hitters in the ninth, then ceded a winning homerun to Will Smith. Rogers has particularly low numbers at Dodger Stadium, where he has allowed 12 runs and 12 hits in nine games.