Giants Could Consider Low-Cost Trade for Eduard Bazardo
On November 3, 2026, a proposed deal would send Seattle Mariners reliever Eduard Bazardo to the San Francisco Giants for a lower-level prospect, giving San Francisco another middle-inning option.
The San Francisco Giants could explore a small trade for Seattle Mariners reliever Eduard Bazardo, whose recent workload and earlier results make him a potential fit in the middle innings. The suggested return is one prospect outside the Giants’ leading group, ideally someone who would not need immediate protection on the 40-man roster. This is a suggested outline, not an advertised price or confirmation that discussions are underway.
Bazardo worked in 73 games in both 2025 and 2026. Last season, he posted a 4.01 ERA with 70 strikeouts and 25 walks in 67.1 innings. In 2025, his ERA was 2.52 and his WHIP was 1.02 over 78.2 innings. A return toward that level could make him useful in the sixth and seventh innings.
There are reasons for caution. His WHIP rose to 1.46 in 2026, and he gave up 13 home runs, compared with nine the year before, despite throwing fewer innings. His sinker use also increased, from 40.6% to 61.5%. San Francisco would need to assess whether changes to his pitch mix, location or contact allowed could address the decline.
Bazardo is projected to earn $1.5 million through arbitration in 2027, though his salary is not final. Seattle could consider moving him to clear a 40-man spot and avoid that expense, but his workload and relatively low projected cost could also make him worth keeping. With no minor-league options left, San Francisco would need to have a major-league role ready. His projected free agency is after 2029.
The Giants could first investigate whether Seattle would accept a limited return, then weigh the findings of their pitching evaluation against the roster and payroll commitment. If the Mariners non-tender him, he would enter free agency, allowing San Francisco to pursue him without giving up a prospect.