Giants urged to sell high on 147 OPS+ slugger that would help Bryce Eldridge

Trading Schmitt would be a slightly controversial decision since he's not expensive, and he's playing very well right now. But trading him would clear up a logjam and be some good news for Bryce Eldridge.

Giants urged to sell high on Casey Schmitt and clear way for Bryce Eldridge

If the Giants were to trade Schmitt, they would open the door for Eldridge to get the consistent everyday playing time that he deserves this season.

While the Giants shouldn't just trade Schmitt to clear a spot for Eldridge, it would be a nice addition on top of the return they could get for the breakout slugger.

Speaking of a trade return, could the Giants actually get something decent for trading Schmitt? Simply put, yes, the Giants could land a solid return for trading Schmitt.

The 27-year-old is in his fourth MLB season and is under club control through the 2029 season. He's yet to even begin his arbitration-eligible seasons.

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Such a player would surely bring a strong return for the Giants in the trade market if they dealt him. His 147 OPS+ with six homers, a .294 batting average, and .864 OPS through 34 games is impressive. But there's a decent chance regression could come for Schmitt.

His previous high OPS was a .760 in 2024, and last year he was a league-average hitter with a 100 OPS+. While Schmitt might not be a bad player, his limitations defensively could make him an expendable piece in a trade this season.

The Giants could land a strong return to add to their prospect depth, clear up a logjam in the infield between Devers and Eldridge, and also avoid running the risk of missing their window to trade Schmitt.

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