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Eric Haase Eric Haase Grabs NRI deal from Giants
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 10:07 AM
The Giants signed Haase to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Analysis: Haase will earn $1.6 million if he makes the team, and his deal includes an opt out in spring training. The 33-year-old saw limited action with the Brewers in 2025, slashing .229/.289/.357 with two home runs in 30 games. Rule 5 pick Daniel Susac is the early favorite to open the season as the backup catcher behind Patrick Bailey, but Haase could step into that role if the organization doesn't feel Susac is ready to handle it. |
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Justin Dean Justin Dean Designated for assignment
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 5:14 PM
The Giants designated Dean for assignment Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Dean arrived in San Francisco in November via waiver claim, but he'll now depart the 40-man roster to make room for Tyler Mahle. Dean slashed .289/.378/.431 and stole 27 bases across 347 plate appearances with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in 2025, and he's likely to work as minor-league depth again in 2026. |
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Caleb Kilian Caleb Kilian Gets MiLB deal from Giants
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 9:38 AM
The Giants signed Kilian to a minor-league contract Dec. 14.
Analysis: Kilian made only 11 appearances in the minors in the Cubs organization this past season, yielding 10 runs with a 13:8 K:BB over 12.2 frames during his time at Triple-A Iowa. The righty made eight appearances (five starts) with the Cubs from 2022-2024, posting a 9.22 ERA and 21:20 K:BB over 27.1 innings. |
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Buddy Kennedy Buddy Kennedy Inks minors deal with Giants
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 9:34 AM
The Giants signed Kennedy to a minor-league contract Dec. 15.
Analysis: Kennedy spent a little time in the majors with three different teams in 2025, going just 2-for-29 at the plate. The 27-year-old will likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Sacramento, where he'll give the Giants some experienced infield depth. |
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Tyler Mahle Tyler Mahle Grabs one-year deal from Giants
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 12:59 PM
The Giants signed Mahle to a one-year contract Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Shoulder issues limited Mahle to 16 starts and 86.2 innings in 2025 with the Rangers, but he was able to collect a 2.18 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 66:29 K:BB. The 31-year-old right-hander has not reached 20 starts in the majors since 2022 and his strikeout rate the last two seasons sits at just 18.9 percent, but he is a worthwhile roll of the dice on a one-year deal and will benefit from spacious Oracle Park as his new home. |
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Wade Meckler Wade Meckler Designated for assignment
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 7:19 PM
The Giants designated Meckler for assignment Friday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: With Adrian Houser's signing becoming official Friday, Meckler will end up as the roster casualty necessary to make room on San Francisco's 40-man roster. The 25-year-old outfielder slashed .287/.390/.370 across 401 plate appearances at Triple-A Sacramento this past season, but he hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2023. His ability to play across the outfield and at second base will help his chances of being claimed by another club. However, his chances of contributing in the majors are slim. |
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Joey Wiemer Joey Wiemer DFA'd by Giants
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 6:46 PM
The Giants designated Wiemer for assignment Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: After being DFA'd by the Marlins in November and landing in San Francisco via trade, Wiemer will now go through the waiver process for the second time in as many months. His subtraction from the 40-man roster will create room for Jason Foley, who signed with the Giants on Tuesday. |
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Adrian Houser Adrian Houser Gets $22 million pact from Giants
Tue, Dec 16, 2025, 3:11 PM
The Giants signed Houser to a two-year, $22 million contract with a club option for 2028 on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Houser showed more velocity and put together a bounce-back season in 2025, collecting a 3.31 ERA and 92:38 K:BB over 125 innings covering 21 starts between the White Sox and Rays. The veteran right-hander will turn 33 in February and lands in a favorable home environment in Oracle Park, but Houser's fantasy value will remain limited because of a lack of strikeouts. |
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Gregory Santos Gregory Santos Signs with Giants as NRI
Tue, Dec 16, 2025, 2:28 PM
The Giants signed Santos to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Tuesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Santos first reached the majors with the Giants in 2021 before being traded to the White Sox three years ago. The 26-year-old had a tough time with injuries the past two seasons with the Mariners, making a total of only 16 appearances due to arm and knee problems. Santos is recovered from April arthroscopic right knee surgery and has a chance to win a spot in the Giants' bullpen. |
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Jason Foley Jason Foley Inks deal with Giants
Tue, Dec 16, 2025, 2:15 PM
The Giants signed Foley (shoulder) to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Foley was non-tendered by the Tigers last month after missing most of the 2025 season following arthroscopic right shoulder surgery. He's not expected to be ready to pitch with the big club until midseason, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Foley will remain under team control through 2028, so it could be a sneaky signing if he can return to pre-surgery form. The 30-year-old led the Tigers with 28 saves during his last full season in 2024, posting a 3.15 ERA and 46:20 K:BB over 60 regular-season innings. |
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Casey Schmitt Casey Schmitt Recovering from wrist surgery
Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 1:36 PM
Schmitt underwent surgery on his left wrist Tuesday and was given a rehab timeline of 8-to-10 weeks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old could be limited for the start of spring training in February but should have plenty of time to get back to full health before Opening Day. Schmitt played in 95 games for the Giants last season and clubbed 12 home runs with a .237/.305/.401 slash line in 348 plate appearances. He should be in the mix to start at second base to begin 2026 but is likely better suited for more of a utility role. |
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Sam Hentges Sam Hentges Latches on with Giants
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 11:28 AM
The Giants signed Hentges (shoulder/knee) to a one-year, $1.4 million contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Non-tendered by the Guardians last week, Hentges missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from left shoulder surgery and also underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery in September. The expectation is that he will be ready for spring training. Hentges could be a weapon for the Giants if he can regain his pre-surgery form, as he held a 2.93 ERA and 155:42 K:BB over 138 regular-season innings from 2022-to-2024 after being moved to a relief role. |
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JT Brubaker JT Brubaker Re-signs with Giants
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 6:53 PM
Brubaker signed a one-year contract with the Giants on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Brubaker enjoyed his most successful season in the majors while working primarily as a reliever in 2025, logging a 3.77 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 28.2 innings between the Yankees and Giants. The 32-year-old righty will likely compete for a rotation spot during spring training, though he could also be used as a long reliever again if he misses the cut. |
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Joey Wiemer Joey Wiemer Lands in San Francisco
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 1:11 PM
The Giants acquired Wiemer from the Marlins on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Wiemer had been designated for assignment by Miami earlier this week and is now on the move to a new organization. The 26-year-old hasn't seen extensive action in the majors since his rookie year in 2023, having bounced around to a few teams since then. Wiemer will compete for a spot on the Giants' roster and does not have minor-league options remaining. |
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Andrew Knizner Andrew Knizner Designated for assignment
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 12:56 PM
The Giants designated Knizner for assignment Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The Giants didn't want to pay Knizner a raise in arbitration, so he will become a free agent if he passes through waivers. Knizner, who turns 31 in February, slashed .221/.299/.299 over 33 contests with San Francisco in 2025. |
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Mason Black Mason Black Dropped from 40-man
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 4:58 PM
The Giants designated Black for assignment Thursday.
Analysis: Black spent the vast majority of the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Sacramento, where he struggled to the tune of a 5.81 ERA and 1.48 WHIP alongside a 114:62 K:BB over 119.1 innings. His poor performance will now cause him to lose his place on San Francisco's 40-man roster in favor of Reiver Sanmartin, who was claimed off waivers from the Reds in a corresponding move. |
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Justin Dean Justin Dean Claimed by Giants
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 4:55 PM
San Francisco claimed Dean off waivers from the Dodgers on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Dean logged two plate appearances in 18 big-league games during the 2025 season, spending most of his time at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The outfielder slashed .289/.378/431 with six homers and 27 stolen bases over 347 plate appearances for OKC. He'll get a fresh start with the Giants. |
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Reiver Sanmartin Reiver Sanmartin Headed to San Francisco
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 4:51 PM
The Giants claimed Sanmartin off waivers from the Reds on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Sanmartin will get a fresh start out west after spending the last six seasons as part of the Reds organization. The left-hander, who turns 30 in April, appeared in one big-league game during the 2025 campaign. He tallied a 2.67 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP and a 55:18 K:BB across 67.1 innings for Triple-A Louisville. |
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Logan Porter Logan Porter Back with Giants as NRI
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 3:18 PM
The Giants re-signed Porter to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Porter played five games with the Giants in 2025 and slashed .212/.346/.316 with six home runs over 73 contests at Triple-A Sacramento. He'll return to Sacramento to begin the 2026 season, giving San Francisco some experienced catching depth. |
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Jung Hoo Lee Jung Hoo Lee Logs three hits in season finale
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 10:49 AM
Lee went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Lee recorded three singles in the season finale, driving in the team's final runs on a two-run base hit in the eighth. With that, the 27-year-old outfielder recorded his 34th multi-hit performance in 150 regular-season appearances. During that span, he slashed .266/.327/.407 with 73 runs scored, 55 RBI, 51 extra-base hits -- including eight long balls -- 10 stolen bases and an 11.5 percent strikeout rate across 617 plate appearances. |
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