# Giants Struggle Despite Big Payroll | San Francisco Giants News

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Podcast: [San Francisco Giants News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-francisco-giants-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460009)
Published: 2026-07-20T20:10:36+00:00
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The Giants’ $200M payroll is paying off nowhere near the expected returns as they sit fifth-worst in the league, struggling offensively despite a decent average and buoyed by Luis Arraez’s stellar hitting. Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldridge offer flashes, but consistency remains elusive. On the mound, Trevor McDonald shows promise but inconsistency, while Mahle and the bullpen battle high ERAs and control issues. With the trade deadline looming, the Giants are poised to make tough moves to shed big contracts and rebuild, hoping to turn this season’s grind into a foundation for the future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/efaf2e7ca42ffc47

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