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Giants' Pitching Plight: Top Free Agents to Target
21 Oct
Summary
- Giants' pitching ranked 23rd with a 4.33 ERA in 2026.
- Four young starters need Tommy John surgery rehab in 2027.
- Several top free agent pitchers could address Giants' needs.
Following a season where they lost 97 games, the San Francisco Giants must address numerous roster weaknesses, with pitching standing out as the most critical need. The team's pitching staff finished 23rd in Major League Baseball with a 4.33 ERA in 2026.
President of baseball operations Buster Posey has emphasized the importance of strengthening the bullpen. Furthermore, the starting rotation requires more depth due to significant injuries this year. While Logan Webb, Landen Roupp, and Adrian Houser are expected back in 2027, four promising young starters--Hayden Birdsong, Carson Whisenhunt, Trevor McDonald, and Blade Tidwell--are slated for extensive recovery periods following Tommy John surgery.
This situation underscores the urgent need for new arms. Several potential free agent targets could significantly improve the Giants' pitching. Among the notable names are setup man Adrian Morejon and closer David Bednar, who bring valuable experience. Raisel Iglesias, Michael King, Freddy Peralta, Kevin Gausman, and Nick Martinez also represent experienced options who could be pursued to bolster the staff for the upcoming 2027 season.
