Giants Bolster Pitching Staff with Adrian Houser, Jason Foley

The San Francisco Giants aren’t messing around as they shape their 2026 pitching staff. They just grabbed veteran right-handers Adrian Houser and Jason Foley in a pair of calculated moves.

These signings aim to reinforce both the starting rotation and the bullpen’s back end. Clearly, San Francisco wants to tighten up its run prevention for the next campaign.

Giants Double Down on Pitching Depth for 2026

Pitching depth can make or break a season, and the Giants seem to get that. Instead of chasing big names, they’re betting on experience and upside.

Houser steps in to steady the rotation. Foley? He’s a classic high-reward bullpen gamble if he returns healthy and on time.

Both deals are short-term and the money’s pretty reasonable. That keeps the team flexible while still plugging gaps on the mound.

Adrian Houser: A Proven Starter with Upside

The headline move is Adrian Houser signing a two-year, $22 million contract with a team option for a third year. The Giants have dealt with rotation inconsistency for a while, so Houser brings some much-needed stability.

He’s coming off a strong 2025 split between the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox. Houser finished with an 8–5 record, a 3.31 ERA, and 92 strikeouts.

Those numbers show he can handle tough lineups and pitch deep into games when he’s on his game. Not flashy, but definitely reliable.

Houser’s Track Record and Fit in San Francisco

Houser’s spent nine MLB seasons racking up a 40–44 career record, a 4.06 ERA, and 576 strikeouts over 174 games (with 125 starts). That’s a durable, mid-rotation guy who eats innings and keeps teams in games.

In San Francisco, he’ll likely slot into the middle of the rotation. Maybe he won’t grab national headlines, but over 162 games, that’s the kind of pitcher who can tip the scales.

His pitch-to-contact approach should work well in a pitcher-friendly park. Honestly, with the Giants’ focus on defense and analytics, maybe he squeezes out a little more efficiency, too.

From a roster-building angle, Houser brings:

Jason Foley: High-Leverage Lottery Ticket for the Bullpen

While Houser covers the rotation, the Giants also went after late-inning help by signing Jason Foley. His contract is shorter and a bit of a gamble, but the upside could be huge if he bounces back.

Foley comes in on a one-year, $2 million deal. It’s a classic prove-it contract for a reliever coming off a big injury.

Foley’s Path Back from Shoulder Surgery

Foley missed all of 2025 after shoulder surgery. That’s why the Detroit Tigers decided to non-tender him after the season.

Even with the layoff, the Giants sound optimistic he’ll make it back by midseason. If he does, the bullpen could get a serious boost for the stretch run.

Back in 2024, Foley’s last healthy year, he led the Tigers with 28 saves and posted a 3–6 record and a 3.15 ERA over 69 appearances. Those stats say a lot—he’s handled high-pressure spots and closed out games before.

If Foley regains his velocity and command, he could end up in:

How Houser and Foley Shape the Giants’ 2026 Outlook

The Giants’ front office seems to have a clear plan: build a deeper, sturdier pitching staff instead of leaning on just a handful of stars.

Houser and Foley fill two big needs—steady starting pitching and some late-inning reliability.

For 2026, the Giants now have:

If Houser keeps up his 2025 performance and Foley comes back anywhere near his 2024 level, these signings might turn out to be smart, value-driven bets—maybe even the kind that nudge San Francisco back into real National League contention.

 
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