San Francisco Giants Named Landing Spot for Top Power Hitter on Free Agency Market

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The San Francisco Giants could improve their lineup in a big way by signing the slugger.

. is under contract through 2026, when he'll then hit free agency. However, adding a first baseman might not be out of the question for the

The team needs as much offensive help as it can get, and with first base typically being a position where players hit for power, he lacked in that department. Wade had just eight home runs and 16 doubles, which is somewhat of a concern for a player at first base. That doesn't discredit his 121 OPS+ and .761 OPS, but there might be better options for the Giants.

The question would then become whether they're willing to spend on a first baseman when it's not their biggest issue.named them the No. 6 landing spot for the slugger and highlighted why San Francisco might stay away from him. "Do they even want or need to add Alonso, though? Both Wade and Flores are in their final year before hitting free agency, but 2023 first-round pick Eldridge might be the answer sooner rather than later. Save for Kansas City's 2024 No. 6 overall pick Jac Caglianone, Eldridge is the highest-rated first base prospect, per MLB.com. He just turned 20 this month and isn't likely to crack the 2025 Opening Day roster, but he'll probably be ready by the following spring.

 

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