MLB executives pick Pirates, Mariners, Giants as possible Chisholm landing spots

[Ely Sussman]

The Miami Marlins front office is under significant pressure entering the MLB trade deadline, writes Jim Bowden of The Athletic. Hard to disagree with that—they are thin on tradeable assets and must find a way to flip them into impactful prospects, especially Jazz Chisholm Jr. 

"Chisholm probably won’t get traded to the Yankees or Phillies," Bowden reports, "because many evaluators question how he would perform in those markets and fit in their clubhouses. Instead, most execs think he’ll end up being moved to the Pirates, Mariners or Giants."

I frankly had not given much thought to San Francisco until now, but maybe! Thairo Estrada has had a disappointing year as their second baseman, posting the lowest walk rate among qualified MLB hitters and riding a 5-for-50 slump entering the All-Star break. Like Chisholm, Estrada is under club control through 2026. However, he could be non-tendered this offseason if he continues on his current trajectory.

Coming out of the break with a 47-50 record, I suspect the Giants need to get on a hot streak before proceeding with a Chisholm acquisition or any other "buying" move.

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