Looking back at April and May, theSan Francisco Giantspossessed a wealth of starting pitchers.Hayden BirdsongKyle Harrison also had a stint working out of the bullpen.
Now, Harrison plays for the Red Sox, as a member of theRafael DeversFollowing the agreement, Birdsong has returned to Triple-A Sacramento, working to regain his command of the strike zone. Consequently, the team will now be missing right-hander.Landen RouppFor now, the Giants' starting pitcher lineup consists of only three players, and it's unclear how long this will last.Logan Webb, Robbie Ray and Justin Verlander.
On Friday, San Francisco put Roupp on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow, a move that comes despite his surprisingly strong performance this season. To fill his spot, they called up a long reliever.Tristan Beck.
With the trade deadline approaching next week, the team was already seeking starting pitching, and this situation makes that need even more urgent. The president of baseball operationsBuster PoseySpeaking to the Chronicle the previous day, he indicated the Giants were looking to acquire starting pitchers and suggested that even their most promising young players could be part of trade discussions.
At 28 years old, Roupp is having his first complete season in the major leagues, posting a 7-6 record with a 3.11 ERA. That earned run average is the team's third-lowest, surpassed only by All-Stars Webb and Ray. Over 101 ⅓ innings pitched, he has 95 strikeouts and 42 walks.
In his most recent appearance, Roupp was pulled after pitching five shutout innings with just 87 pitches, even though he had only given up four hits and awalk and striking out six.
It's probable that Kai-Wei Teng will be brought up from Sacramento to pitch in Sunday's game versus the Mets, but what happens after that is uncertain. Carson Seymour is already on the major league roster and could start, and highly-regarded pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt is another option. However, if Roupp is going to be out for a significant period, the team might benefit most from acquiring a seasoned starter.
Intriguing opportunities are emerging, specifically within the National League West. It's rumored the Padres are considering trading Dylan Cease, and Arizona could potentially offer Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. Kelly, a pitcher who has often troubled the Giants, is currently having the most impressive season of the three, boasting a 3.32 ERA. Since none of them have contracts extending past this year, they might be acquired for a smaller price as temporary additions.
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