Giants Trade Nate Furman to Nationals
The 40-man roster is cut down tomorrow, so more moves could follow before the season's roster is settled.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Baseball
Giants fans who followed the 2026 season, which ended 65-97, will see a familiar name leave the roster: infielder Nate Furman was traded to the Washington Nationals on Thursday. In return, San Francisco received minor league left-hander Tony Neubeck, a 23-year-old who spent 2026 in the Nationals' Single-A affiliate.
Why it matters
The move is part of a 40-man roster crunch that the Giants are working through as the offseason begins, and it reflects how the club is clearing space on the roster. The Giants have not made the postseason in five seasons, so every roster decision is being read against a long stretch without October baseball.
Furman hit .125 with a .368 OPS in 22 games last season, and Neubeck pitched 6 innings across 2 games in 2026. The Giants finished the year at 65-97 and have missed the postseason for five straight seasons.
The players
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco baseball club that traded Nate Furman and is working through its 40-man roster crunch.
Washington Nationals
The Washington baseball club that acquired Nate Furman and sent Tony Neubeck to San Francisco.
Nate Furman
A Giants infielder who appeared in 22 games for the club last season and was traded to Washington.
Tony Neubeck
A 23-year-old minor league left-hander the Giants received from Washington in the trade.
The details
The Giants traded Furman to Washington on Thursday and received Neubeck, a left-hander who spent this season in the Nationals' Single-A system. The move came days after the club announced decisions on five players on Oct. 29 and outrighted catcher Andrew Knizner to Triple-A Sacramento on Oct. 30 after he cleared waivers. The roster crunch will continue, with the club's 40-man roster set to be cut down tomorrow.
Timeline
Oct. 29: Giants announced decisions on five players.
Oct. 30: Catcher Andrew Knizner was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento after clearing waivers.
Thursday: Giants traded Nate Furman to the Nationals for Tony Neubeck.
Tomorrow: The 40-man roster is cut down.
Across the Bay
The Giants have not reached the postseason in five seasons, and the 65-97 finish in 2026 extends that drought. This trade is one of several roster moves the club is making as it works down to its 40-man limit this offseason.
If you follow the Giants closely, expect the 40-man roster to look different after tomorrow's cutdown. Neubeck is a name to watch in the Nationals' system as the club's new minor leaguer.
The takeaway
The Giants' roster is being reshaped quickly as they clear space, and the 40-man cutdown tomorrow will show how much more change is coming. Keep an eye on the cutdown list and on how Tony Neubeck is used once he joins the organization.
What happens next
The Giants' 40-man roster is set to be cut down tomorrow, which will bring further roster decisions.
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