The move that set everything in motion was loud, decisive, and long overdue. When the Giants traded for Rafael Devers, it was not just a power boost; it was a power statement. Posey did not just add a bat; he added a foundation. The former Red Sox star brings stability to the lineup, sure; however, more necessarily, he signals that the management is no longer playing it safe with mid-tier rentals or half-hearted buy/sell limbo.

“It’s just really hard to acquire this type of talent at this point of his career. We’re obviously taking on a lot of money. We’re giving up some pitching, we’re giving up our first-round pick last year, so it didn’t come without a cost. It felt like this was a chance to take a shot,” Buster Posey said.

Posey is driving it all, and he is not operating like a rookie executive. Instead of continuously reshuffling the roster like Farhan Zaidi did, Posey is taking a more deliberate route. The Giants’ president of baseball is not trying to outsmart the room—Buster Posey is building relationships and systems. That statement says it all: “I have been clear that I want our department heads to be empowered to make decisions.”

That approach shows up clearly in how the Giants are managing the 2025 MLB Draft. This year, the franchise owns the No. 13 pick for the third time in six years. But even with familiar territory, the vibe around the room is so damn different. Director of amateur scouting Michael Holmes is not just collecting names, he is operating with real trust and autonomy. Posey may not be flying out to scout in person, but he is right there asking sharp questions, “stress-testing” every choice. That is behind the draft room’s energy: collaboration over control.

Now time to talk timing—the when. Posey’s management overhaul did not begin at the deadline. It began the moment he stepped into Zaidi’s shoes last fall. Since then, the internal tone has transformed dramatically. Instead of chasing patchwork trades every July, the aim is now at balance, knowing when to strike big, like with Devers, and when to invest in the farm. Posey knows what a powerful homegrown core looks like because Posey lived it in the early 2010s with Lincecum, Bumgarner, and Cain.

As for the why, it summarizes something Posey has said himself: “Probably the most obvious thing that could ever be said is that the importance of getting our draft picks right is monumental,” Posey said. “Those picks could shape an organization. Look at the run we went on and see how many guys were drafted and developed. The draft is a big deal.”

Roxby trade highlights Posey’s bullpen rebuild thought

The trade that brought Braxton Roxby to the Giants was not a headline grabber; however, it fits the Posey playbook perfectly. Taylor Rogers had the numbers—2.40 ERA in 2023, sub-3.00 in 2024—however, not the trust. Despite the data, Bob Melvin rarely leaned on the star in high-leverage situations. So when Posey offloaded half of Rogers’ 2025 salary and replaced the star with a younger and strikeout-heavy reliever, it was not a gamble. It was a surgical correction. Roxby does not carry a nameplate yet; however, he is exactly the kind of low-cost and high-upside project that fits the current Giants’ field.

And then stats back that up. In Double-A this year, Roxby had a microscopic 1.20 ERA with 12 K/9 and zero home runs allowed over 30 innings. His jazzy arm slot, sweep-heavy arsenal, and evolving control profile make him a tough vanguard and a tougher matchup. But more than his pitch mix, it is what the trade symbolizes that matters. Posey is not just loading up on proven names such as Devers. He is also squeezing the bullpen into shape through precision moves. These under-the-radar adjustments, trading veterans, and promoting arms all signal that Posey’s Giants are building from the inside out, one bullpen piece at a time.

Buster Posey is not just mocking around the edges; he is rewriting how the Giants operate. From bold trades to savvy promotions, every move feels intentional. This deadline, San Francisco is not just chasing wins; they are crafting a new identity. Stick around, because the next big move might already be in motion behind a closed bar.

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