San Francisco Giants president Buster Posey has publicly stated that the team has no intention of trading ace pitcher Logan Webb, even amidst a recent downturn in the pitcher's performance. Posey, a former teammate of Webb's, was unequivocal when asked about the possibility of a trade, responding with a simple "No."
This sentiment persists despite Webb giving up 12 earned runs over his past two starts, marking the most difficult two-game stretch of his career. Manager Bob Melvin acknowledged the tough results but focused on Webb's resilience. "My first thought coming back into my locker was, ‘I just hate it for him,’ because I don’t think the line score does it justice," Melvin said after a recent loss where Webb allowed five tough-luck runs in the first inning. Melvin noted that after the early damage, Webb pitched six shutout innings, displaying his typical form.
Webb himself attributed the recent outings to a combination of hard-hit balls in one start and uncharacteristic luck and softly hit balls falling in for hits in another. "Colorado, I was getting hit pretty hard," Webb said. "This one, there were some balls that fell. The rest of the time, the balls didn’t fall. That’s why you love and hate this game."
Despite the recent statistics, the organization maintains a high level of confidence in Webb, who was named the NL Pitcher of the Month for June and selected for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. His current ERA of 3.86 will be the highest among pitchers attending the All-Star Game. Prior to this recent stretch, Webb had been a model of reliability and durability, making 148 consecutive starts since 2022 without significant concern.
One area of attention has been Webb's tendency to start games slowly, with a 5.25 ERA in the first three innings this season, compared to a 2.58 ERA from the fourth inning onward. Nevertheless, the organization views him as a cornerstone player, and his value as a face of the franchise and a leader of the pitching staff is seen as outweighing any potential trade capital he might command.
Melvin highlighted Webb's work ethic and intelligence, stating, "I don’t know that anyone puts in more homework, and then I don’t know that anyone is as gifted on our staff. Webby’s so cerebral in how he thinks about the game." He added that Webb often acts as a coach to his teammates during bullpens, demonstrating his deep understanding of the game and his commitment to helping others improve.
Webb's selection to the All-Star Game, even with his elevated ERA, is seen by some as a celebration of his career accomplishments and consistent performance over the years. He has amassed significant value since becoming a regular starter in 2021, with his contributions being a constant for a team navigating a playoff drought.