A recent article on MLB.com highlighted one notable trade candidate for every team, and the selection for the San Francisco Giants stood out: left-handed pitcher Carson Whisenhunt, the organization’s No. 2 prospect.
Maria Guardado wrote, “The pitching-rich Giants have multiple young starters they could potentially offer in pursuit of a major offensive upgrade at the Trade Deadline.”
SF Giants may decide to deal young prospect Carson Whisenhunt
She added that among all the Giants’ young pitchers, Carson Whisenhunt would probably draw the most interest. The 24-year-old has been solid in Triple-A Sacramento, compiling a 6–3 record with a 3.61 ERA and a 1.129 WHIP over 12 starts.
However, trading Whisenhunt would further deplete an already thin farm system. San Francisco currently has only one prospect in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100, but Whisenhunt is on the cusp of joining that list. He’s ranked as the No. 10 left-handed pitching prospect, just behind Oakland’s Gage Jump, who sits at No. 100 overall—putting Whisenhunt just outside the Top 100.
Would it make sense for the Giants to deal away their top pitching prospect? Potentially, but it would require a substantial return.
With San Francisco in the middle of a playoff push, they’re likely to target players who can make an immediate impact in the lineup. If Whisenhunt helps land a proven bat, the move could be justified. There are multiple areas where the team could use upgrades, so how bold Buster Posey is willing to be in acquiring help will be key.
The challenge is that Whisenhunt may not be viewed as highly as some think. Most teams might aim for Bryce Eldridge instead—the Giants’ top prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 19 overall, as well as the No. 3 first base prospect.
San Francisco will need to negotiate assertively to present Whisenhunt as a worthy trade asset, especially with Eldridge in the same system. If they manage to land a quality hitter in return, it could be seen as a smart move by 2025.
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