Giants predicted to make 2nd shocking trade, land next Buster Posey

The San Francisco Giants already shocked the sport once when they traded for Rafael Devers.

Why not again?

That's what Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer is predicting in his boldest take ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Rymer says that the Giants will trade for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman.

The former No. 1 overall pick has spent much of this season injured, and the Orioles may have a catcher of the future rising fast through the minor leagues.

That could make Rutschman just a tad moveable.

Here's what Rymer writes:

It's no secret the 27-year-old has been trending the wrong way, particularly offensively. It's likewise no secret he's more expendable now than he used to be, as behind him in the pipeline are two highly regarded catching prospects: Samuel Basallo and the recently drafted Ike Irish.

Rutschman almost certainly won't be going anywhere if he isn't back from an oblique strain before July 31. But if he is and he makes a strong impression, no team should be more intrigued than the San Francisco Giants.

President of baseball operations Buster Posey has quickly proved to be fond of big-name players, after all, and he should know Rutschman is a big fan of his. Even more than that, Posey should know he's a high-upside solution for a catcher spot that has produced a league-low .555 OPS.

Is a deal a long shot? You bet. But is it in that oh-so-perfect sweet spot between "interesting" and "just plausible enough?" Yes, that too.

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If the Giants want to go on a second-half run, they'll need a lot to go right.

But adding a massive catching upgrade would go a long way.

Posey certainly knows how important it is to have a stalwart behind the dish.

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