What happened: ESPN is examining whether the struggling San Francisco Giants are headed for a trade deadline overhaul. At 31-44, the Giants hold the second-worst record in the National League and are trending toward selling next month. The piece weighs how aggressively the front office might retool.

Why it matters: With the deadline approaching, a sell-off would mark a clear retool for a club that has slid toward the bottom of the National League. Reporting around the team cited a club voice signaling the Giants will have to be open-minded about their direction. How much of the roster gets made available will shape the rest of the season and beyond.

What to watch: Watch which veterans surface in trade chatter as the deadline nears and whether the front office formally signals a sell.