Giants Look to Replace Blake Snell After Losing Him to Dodgers

Losing Blake Snell is undoubtedly a tough blow for the San Francisco Giants, but losing him to their longtime rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, adds salt to the wound. With Snell's departure, the Giants are left with a significant void in their pitching rotation that they must fill. Fortunately, several high-quality starting pitchers remain on the free-agent market, and the Giants are eyeing the top of that list.

Giants' Interest in Corbin Burnes
According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Giants have shown "significant interest" in Corbin Burnes. However, securing Burnes will require more than the reported five-year, $182 million contract that Snell received. Burnes, being younger and having a more consistent track record of durability, is expected to command a deal worth over $200 million.

"Given Snell’s contract – which will ultimately be worth between $160-165 million in present-day value taking the deferrals into account – there’s no reason to think that Burnes’ deal won’t be worth more than $200 million," Feinsand wrote.

Competition for Burnes
The 30-year-old Burnes has attracted interest from several clubs. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal recently reported that Burnes had a meeting with the Boston Red Sox. The Baltimore Orioles have also been linked to Burnes, though they may look to address their starting rotation needs through trades. One NL executive told Feinsand that the Orioles are "the team to watch" for White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet.

​As the offseason progresses, the Giants will need to act quickly and decisively to fill the gap left by Snell. With significant interest in Burnes and other top pitchers, they are poised to make a strong move to bolster their rotation for the upcoming season.