Could Brian Giles be playing his last games in a San Diego Padres’ uniform?  According to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal, Giles’ address could change in the next 48 hours.

According to Rosenthal’s Major League sources, Giles was claimed on waivers and the claiming team has 48 hours to work out a trade with the Padres for the outfielder.  If no deal is worked out for the veteran, the Padres are allowed to pull Giles back off of waivers or let him go to the team that claimed him without compensation.

The Padres have an option in 2009 on Giles that would cost the team $9 million to keep him through next season or can buy him out for $3 million.  By trading Giles, the Padres save at least $3 million in payroll next season. 

The waiver wire is already proving to be active.  The Rockies claimed Livan Hernandez off of waivers from the Twins and the Cardinals signed Felipe Lopez after he was waived by the Washington Nationals.

Currently, Giles is hitting .296 with five home runs and 36 RBI with the Padres.