The San Francisco Giants are aggressively pursuing second base help, targeting the Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan and the Cubs’ Nico Hoerner. Giants second basemen combined for one of MLB’s least productive lines in 2025 (.217 AVG, 73 wRC+), necessitating an upgrade.
Donovan appears to be the more attainable trade target. As the Cardinals undergo a rebuild, the contact-hitting Gold Glover is likely available in exchange for a significant return. Conversely, the Cubs are in “win-now” mode after signing Alex Bregman. Hoerner would cost a steep price in MLB-ready talent, as Chicago prefers to keep their infield intact. Both players would offer a massive offensive improvement for San Francisco.
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