SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Tony Watson #56 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park on September 01, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
The SF Giants made headlines at the trade deadline by acquiring star third baseman Kris Bryant from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two prospects. However, they made a quieter move as well by bringing back veteran reliever Tony Watson from the Los Angeles Angels for a trio of prospects.
SF Giants: Checking in on the Tony Watson trade
At first glance, the Giants give up quite a bit, trading intriguing reliever Sam Selman and a mid-level pitching prospect in Jose Marte.