The San Francisco Giants are reportedly planning to retain outfielder Jung Hoo Lee while making fellow outfielder Heliot Ramos available for trade ahead of the MLB deadline on August 3. This suggests the team aims for a selective sell rather than a complete roster overhaul amid a disappointing season.
Lee, 27, is considered a building block for the Giants' future. He is currently batting .302 with six home runs and 37 RBIs through 96 games. His consistent performance, low strikeout rate, and defensive contributions have made him a dependable player in the Giants' lineup. On Saturday, Lee hit a three-run homer and made strong defensive plays in the Giants' 9-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. He was later removed from the game after being hit by a pitch near the elbow and did not start the following day.
Ramos, 26, has a .262 batting average with nine home runs and 31 RBIs this season. While he is young enough to be part of the team's long-term plans, the Giants appear willing to trade him for assets that better align with their future objectives.
Lee is expected to join top prospect Bryce Eldridge and starting pitcher Logan Webb as players unlikely to be traded. Most other players on the roster, including veterans who could aid contending teams, may be considered available.
The Giants currently stand at 44-60, fourth in the National League West and significantly out of postseason contention. This record complicates the decision to remain static at the trade deadline, yet the organization does not appear to be pursuing a complete teardown of the current roster. The differing statuses of Lee and Ramos signal the front office's initial strategy for reshaping the team.