Rafael Devers' tenure with the San Francisco Giants has gotten off to a rocky start, and now whispers of a potential trade are swirling—though insiders say a deal is highly unlikely.

The Giants, under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey, have struggled to find their rhythm this season, and Devers' slow start has been a major factor. With a massive $313.5 million contract still on the books, finding a trade partner willing to take on that financial commitment is a tall order.

FanSided's Chris Landers recently floated an intriguing possibility: the Philadelphia Phillies. Desperate to jumpstart their season and add offensive firepower, the Phillies could be a fit—at least in theory. With Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott coming off the books after this season, Philadelphia has some payroll flexibility and a need for a big bat.

However, the fit is far from perfect. Bryce Harper is locked in at first base, Kyle Schwarber handles DH duties, and while Devers could slot in at third base, his defensive struggles are well-documented. Manager Don Mattingly would have to get creative with the lineup.

Landers noted that Phillies president Dave Dombrowski has a history with Devers, having refused to include him in Chris Sale trade talks during his time in Boston. "Would Dombrowski be willing to roll the dice to save his own skin? If this team gets to the All-Star break mired around .500, never say never," Landers wrote.

Still, this deal feels like a long shot. Devers may not be the same All-Star caliber player he was a few years ago, and the Phillies would be taking a significant risk. For now, the Giants appear stuck with their struggling star—and that might be the only realistic outcome.