MLB trade rumors: Will Giants move $313.5 million Rafael Devers? Insider pours cold water on blockbuster buzz (Image via Getty)The San Francisco Giants are expected to be sellers before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, but that does not mean every big-name player is leaving. Rumors have linked Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman and Willy Adames with possible trades because of the team’s disappointing season. However, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal believes fans should not expect a major roster shake-up involving the Giants’ biggest contracts. While Devers is playing under a $313.5 million deal originally signed with the Boston Red Sox, that contract is one of the biggest reasons a trade looks difficult right now.Quick SummaryCategoryDetailsPlayerRafael DeversCurrent TeamSan Francisco GiantsRumored StatusMentioned in trade rumorsContract Value$313.5 millionTrade LikelihoodConsidered unlikely before the deadlineInsider UpdateKen Rosenthal says he does not expect a dealOther Giants in rumorsMatt Chapman, Willy Adames, Luis Arraez, Robbie RayWhy a Rafael Devers trade looks unlikely?The Giants have struggled this season and entered the second half well below .500, making them one of the teams expected to sell before the deadline. That naturally started trade talk around several veterans.Still, Rosenthal said on Fair Territory that he does not expect San Francisco to trade Devers, Chapman or Adames before the deadline.“I don’t see it. That said, just because I don’t see it doesn’t mean it won’t happen. At the deadline, things that we think of as not likely sometimes become rather likely,” Rosenthal said.His comments suggest the Giants are open to listening, but completing a deal is a very different challenge. Why the Giants may hold on to their biggest stars?The biggest hurdle is money. Devers is still owed a huge amount on his long-term contract, while Adames and Chapman are also tied to expensive multi-year deals. Any team interested in those players would have to take on major financial commitments, making negotiations much harder. Reports have also noted that Chapman and Adames have full no-trade clauses, adding another layer of difficulty. Because of that, many around baseball believe the Giants would have a better chance of exploring those moves during the offseason rather than rushing them before this year’s deadline.Which Giants players could actually be traded?Even if the club does not move its biggest names, San Francisco could still stay busy.Veterans like Luis Arraez, who is playing on a one-year, $12 million contract, and left-hander Robbie Ray are viewed as much more realistic trade candidates. Their contracts are easier for contenders to absorb, and both could help teams chasing a playoff spot. The Giants are expected to seek meaningful returns instead of simply moving players to cut payroll, so any deal will likely depend on whether another club meets their asking price. Latest MLB trade rumors updateFor now, the Giants remain one of the most closely watched teams ahead of the trade deadline. While speculation around Devers, Chapman and Adames continues, the latest update from insider Ken Rosenthal points toward a quieter outcome for those three stars. Instead, players on shorter and more affordable contracts appear to be the most likely names to change teams before the deadline.