MLB Rumors: Grading trade fits for Cardinals, Cubs, Braves

MLB trade fits: San Francisco Giants — Marcus Stroman

The Giants are the hottest team in baseball, winning 10 consecutive games. They have positioned themselves to be aggressive at the deadline and could go in a number of different directions.

But one area that could make sense is the starting rotation — and Chicago Cubs starter Marcus Stroman has been the subject of early trade speculation.

The Giants could add Stroman and attempt to extend him long-term before he decides on his 2024 player option. They lack long-term certainty in the rotation besides right-hander Logan Webb and left-hander Kyle Harrison and adding Stroman would potentially give them three high-end pitchers to build around.

It’s how the Giants won championships in 2010, 2012 and 2014. Perhaps they look to repeat history by further attempting to bolster their rotation.

Grading the fit: 7/10