For the San Francisco Giants, after defeating the Atlanta Braves in one series, they were swept by the Miami Marlins over the weekend. That sequence could bolster arguments for the Giants to become sellers this summer. One name to monitor is Giants starter Logan Webb. If the Cubs are serious about contending, pursuing a frontline starter like Webb could become a key part of their postseason push.
Matt Shaw has frequently surfaced in trade chatter as a top asset for the Cubs. There has been speculation about a potential four-player deal that could involve Shaw along with prospects for the Giants’ All-Star right-hander Logan Webb, who is signed for five years at $90 million.
In such a hypothetical package, the Cubs might offer Shaw plus prospects Josiah Hartshorn, Jaxon Wiggins, and Owen Ayers. The Giants, in return, would receive Shaw and a trio of high-upside prospects. They would be parting with their ace but would add several players with long-term upside that could help their roster rebuild.
Whether the Cubs decide to pull the trigger depends on their assessment of their current rotation and whether a veteran like Webb would provide immediate stability and durability. Webb has pitched well this season, posting a 3.46 ERA over 75.2 innings across 12 starts, with 65 strikeouts. He has been an MLB All-Star in each of the past two seasons and has logged 200+ innings in each of the last three years, highlighting his durability.
Matt Shaw has also dealt with injuries this season but recently returned to action for the Cubs. He carries a .252 batting average with four home runs and 19 RBIs in 119 at-bats. While Shaw remains a popular trade chip in rumors, his status, like Webb’s, remains uncertain and contingent on broader organizational strategy and market conditions.
Overall, the potential trade scenario centers on whether the Cubs can land a frontline starter to solidify their rotation and whether the Giants are willing to part with a game-changing pitcher in Webb in exchange for a package that includes Shaw and several prospects with upside. Both teams’ decisions will hinge on how they weigh immediate impact against longer-term organizational goals as the deadline approaches.
