NEW YORK - When Wednesday night’s Giants lineup was posted, Andrew McCutchen wasn’t in it, which led to massive speculation in the social media universe.
Was he being traded?
Where was he headed?
What are the Giants getting for him?
Which young player will replace him in right field?
McCutchen wasn’t seen in the clubhouse during the media availability nor on the field during batting practice, which fueled the trade speculation. Any trade in August would involve the waiver wire, and McCutchen reportedly was put on waivers early this week, per Andrew Baggarly of the Athletic.