The Reds and Giants both considered a trade for Robert Jr., while the Mets made a run at Jansen before pivoting to Ryne Stanek.
The San Francisco Giants recently made a deal to send one of their relievers, Taylor Rogers, to Cincinnati, for reliever Braxton Roxby.
After a promising start to the offseason that saw them sign slugger Willy Adames, the San Francisco Giants have failed to make another impact deal. But apparently it hasn’t been for a lack of trying.