Should San Francisco Giants Bring In New Elite Reliever?

The San Francisco Giants could bring in a top reliever option as the team finds their footing.

Dylan Sanders | May 23, 2024

May 13, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jalen Beeks (68) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports / Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

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The San Francisco Giants are heating up and could be back into the playoff picture. If they feel good with their momentum despite the adversity they have faced, they could look to the trade market as buyers.

One of the biggest holes left on the roster is the bullpen.

As the Colorado Rockies blow their roster up, one of the most sought after names at the MLB trade deadline will be reliever Jalen Beeks.

Beeks is in the middle of a career-best season and has taken just one blown save since April. Any team with a need in the bullpen will likely be interested.

The southpaw is currently sporting a 2.11 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. He doesn’t overpower batters with a very powerful fastball, but gets results and doesn’t get hit hard. Opponents have an xBA of just .206 against him, which is one of the best marks in the league.

He’s relying more on his fastball than usual this season and finding some good value with it. It’s an average 94.8 MPH and doesn’t move a ton, but his unique throwing motion acts as a disruptor.

Last year was a down-year for him, but he has been mostly consistent outside of that since finding his footing in the majors.

The 30-year-old could act as a nice rental option for the rest of the season. He could strike a good balance between being a reliable option but also not breaking the bank. Some expected interest from around the league could drive the price up a bit, but he’s still just a rental option.

San Francisco doesn't need a new closer, but Beeks does bring value as a normal reliever. He would also be the best-performing lefty on the roster as both Taylor Rogers and Erik Miller have had ups-and-downs this season.

Published May 23, 2024

DYLAN SANDERS

Dylan Sanders graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree from the Manship School of Mass Communication in 2023. He was born in raised in Baton Rouge, LA but has also lived in Buffalo, NY. Though he is a recent graduate, he has been writing about sports since he was in high school, covering different sports from baseball to football. While in college, he wrote for the school paper The Reveille and for 247Sports. He was able cover championships in football, baseball and women's basketball during his time at LSU. He has also spent a few years covering the NFL draft and every day activities of the New Orleans Saints. He is a Senior Writer at Inside the Marlins and will also be found across Sports Illustrated's baseball sites as a contributing writer. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram @dillysanders