It’s not often you see a major trade before the MLB season is even a week old.
With a clear need for outfield help and a motivated trade partner in the rebuilding Toronto Blue Jays, the San Francisco Giants have acquired center fielder Kevin Pillar, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Heading the other way in the trade is reliever Derek Law, utility man Alen Hanson and prospect Juan De Paula. Outfielder Michael Reed has been designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
For the Giants, it’s a small price to pay for a potentially impactful upgrade.