The San Francisco Giants had a promising offseason start with the acquisition of Willy Adames, but their follow-up moves have been underwhelming. Reports indicate they showed interest in trading for All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox, although those discussions ultimately did not progress. Robert, who struggled with injuries and a .224 batting average in 2024, is one year removed from an impressive 2023 season where he hit 38 home runs and earned an All-Star selection. The Giants' trade efforts come after they recently traded reliever Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds, a move that disappointed some fans and appears to be a salary dump.

Despite saving $6 million with the Rogers trade, which included a strong ERA of 2.40, the Giants missed out on both Robert and the Reds' attempts to acquire him. The off-season has seen Giants executives Buster Posey and Zack Minasian actively seeking trades but facing challenges as other teams regard them as inexperienced negotiators, asking for top prospects in return. This lack of impactful deals has left fans increasingly frustrated as the team's quest for marquee talent continues to fall short.