The San Francisco Giants have several roster issues to address after finishing the 2026 season with a 65-97 record. Improving the starting rotation is among their biggest priorities, but the team has no intention of creating another hole by moving its best pitcher.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Giants have no plans to trade Logan Webb despite continued interest from other teams. San Francisco wants to add starting pitchers this offseason rather than subtract from its rotation.

“The San Francisco Giants will not trade ace Logan Webb, no matter how many teams continue to ask for the ace. The Giants want to add starters, but subtract, and are interested in seeking at least two free-agent starters, but that the Skubal’s price-tag is too high for their liking,” Nightengale wrote in his report.

Webb remains a central part of San Francisco's plans despite a difficult 2026 campaign. The right-hander finished with an 8-9 record and a 4.31 ERA across 27 starts and 160.2 innings. He also recorded 134 strikeouts after reaching a career-high 224 the previous season.

The 29-year-old still earned his third consecutive All-Star selection, but injuries affected his availability. He spent time on the injured list with right knee bursitis and a blister on his right middle finger, which ended his season with two starts remaining.

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Webb is under contract through 2028, with salaries of $23 million in 2027 and $24 million in 2028. His previous workload also makes him an important piece of the rotation, as he recorded at least 200 innings in each season from 2023 through 2025.

San Francisco's need for additional pitching became clear during its disappointing season. The Giants finished 23rd in MLB with a 4.33 team ERA and dealt with several injuries to their starting pitchers. Hayden Birdsong, Blade Tidwell, Carson Whisenhunt and Trevor McDonald are among the young arms recovering from Tommy John surgery.