The San Francisco Giants are in the thick of the National League playoff hunt, sitting at 51-43 and holding the third wild card spot in a tightly contested NL West. With their offense bolstered by the headline-grabbing acquisition of Rafael Devers, the Giants’ glaring weakness remains their starting rotation. Inconsistent performances from veterans like Justin Verlander (6.27 ERA since June 1) and unsteady outings from Hayden Birdsong (5.73 ERA since June 1) have left the team searching for stability on the mound. While much of the trade chatter around the Arizona Diamondbacks revolves around Zac Gallen, it’s Merrill Kelly who emerges as the most realistic and impactful target for the Giants.