SAN FRANCISCO -- The Andrew McCutchen trade rumors have cooled considerably since they began brewing about a week ago.
McCutchen, the Giants' everyday right fielder, reportedly cleared revocable trade waivers, The Athletic first reported, making him eligible to be traded to any team. Trade talk involving McCutchen immediately started swirling.
However, two National League scouts familiar with the Giants' organization said Monday that chatter within the industry about McCutchen had slowed to an occasional mention, indicating that a trade did not appear imminent.
But one of the scouts didn't entirely rule out a McCutchen deal.
"It depends on what kind of role he'd have," the scout said, suggesting that the 2013 National League Most Valuable Player could prove helpful by filling platoon or part-time responsibilities.
McCutchen, 31, entered Monday batting .254 with team highs in homers (15) and RBIs (54).
Players must be on a roster by Friday to be eligible for the postseason, creating the urgency to make deals at this time of year.