After being the best team in MLB in the 2021 season with league-leading 107 victories, the San Francisco Giants have fallen well short of the expectation this season. They are currently third in NL West, barely over .500, with 48-48 record.

According to The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal, the SF Giants are looking to improve their roster ahead of the trade deadline and would part ways with one of their designated hitters in order to achieve that. Rosenthal adds that the most likely choice is All-Star Tommy La Stella.

San Francisco has several targets on their shortlist, but the Oakland Athletics’ outfielder Ramón Laureano is considered the best overall fit. Laureano, who should be available for a reasonable price, would immediately address the Giants’ defensive woes. The 28-year-old player is currently hitting .230 with 10 homers and 22 RBIs.

If Tommy La Stella is involved in the Laureano deal, it would be a return to Oakland for the 33-year-old player. La Stella played 27 games with the A’s in 2020 before inking a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the Giants. He struggled with injuries during his time in San Francisco, playing 111 games and batting career-worst overall of .247 with 38 RBIs and only nine home runs.

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Los Angeles Angels’ infielder Tommy La Stella was set to make his first All-Star appearance next week, but we guess it just wasn’t meant to be. La Stella suffered a fractured tibia in Tuesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers and is now facing with eight to 10 weeks rehab period.

La Stella was injured in the sixth inning of the Rangers game when he hit the ball which ended up ricocheting off the bat and hitting him in the upper right shin.

The 30-year-old was having a career season in 2019, batting .300 with 16 home runs and 44 RBIs in 78 games.

La Stella will be replaced by Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe on AL All-Star roster.

“The entire team feels awful for Tommy,” – said Angels’ manager Brad Ausmus said. “He came over here and has had this breakout season, he’s named to the All-Star team, and six days before the break he gets a two-month injury. You just feel awful for Tommy. It’s a blow to our team, no question.”

Tommy La Stella made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves in 2014 but ended up spending just one season with the organization before being traded to Chicago Cubs. He managed to win World Series in Chicago in 2016 before being traded to Angels following the end of 2018 MLB season.

La Stella’s MLB career stats include .274 batting average, 26 homers, and 138 RBIs.

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After being the best team in MLB in the 2021 season with league-leading 107 victories, the San Francisco Giants have fallen well short of the expectation this season. They are currently third in NL West, barely over .500, with 48-48 record.

According to The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal, the SF Giants are looking to improve their roster ahead of the trade deadline and would part ways with one of their designated hitters in order to achieve that. Rosenthal adds that the most likely choice is All-Star Tommy La Stella.

San Francisco has several targets on their shortlist, but the Oakland Athletics’ outfielder Ramón Laureano is considered the best overall fit. Laureano, who should be available for a reasonable price, would immediately address the Giants’ defensive woes. The 28-year-old player is currently hitting .230 with 10 homers and 22 RBIs.

If Tommy La Stella is involved in the Laureano deal, it would be a return to Oakland for the 33-year-old player. La Stella played 27 games with the A’s in 2020 before inking a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the Giants. He struggled with injuries during his time in San Francisco, playing 111 games and batting career-worst overall of .247 with 38 RBIs and only nine home runs.

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Los Angeles Angels’ infielder Tommy La Stella was set to make his first All-Star appearance next week, but we guess it just wasn’t meant to be. La Stella suffered a fractured tibia in Tuesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers and is now facing with eight to 10 weeks rehab period.

La Stella was injured in the sixth inning of the Rangers game when he hit the ball which ended up ricocheting off the bat and hitting him in the upper right shin.

The 30-year-old was having a career season in 2019, batting .300 with 16 home runs and 44 RBIs in 78 games.

La Stella will be replaced by Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe on AL All-Star roster.

“The entire team feels awful for Tommy,” – said Angels’ manager Brad Ausmus said. “He came over here and has had this breakout season, he’s named to the All-Star team, and six days before the break he gets a two-month injury. You just feel awful for Tommy. It’s a blow to our team, no question.”

Tommy La Stella made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves in 2014 but ended up spending just one season with the organization before being traded to Chicago Cubs. He managed to win World Series in Chicago in 2016 before being traded to Angels following the end of 2018 MLB season.

La Stella’s MLB career stats include .274 batting average, 26 homers, and 138 RBIs.

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