Giants Add Rowan Wick to Bolster Late-Inning Relief Corps

The San Francisco Giants just made a move involving right-hander Rowan Wick. He signed a one-year major league contract with a club option for 2027 as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

San Francisco also put Jason Foley on the 60-day injured list with this roster shuffle. Wick, now 33, brings a veteran presence to a pitching staff that’s hoping for healthy comebacks from several rehabbing arms. That’s been a bit of a pattern with Giants acquisitions lately.

Wick’s career has taken him all over—Major League Baseball, a productive stretch in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, and now this new shot in San Francisco. Honestly, it feels like the Giants see value in players who’ve put in the work after long rehabs.

Giants Sign Rowan Wick to One-Year Contract with Club Option

The deal is a one-year contract with a club option for 2027. San Francisco seems willing to bet on Wick’s recovery, even if it’s not a sure thing.

At 33, Wick probably won’t be pitching right away. The Giants are sticking to their careful approach with pitchers coming off injuries. Putting Jason Foley on the 60-day IL shows they’re thinking about bullpen depth and long-term health, not just the next couple of weeks.

Wick’s Rehab Timeline and Potential Return

Wick’s coming back from Tommy John, so his return will be slow and steady. He’ll follow a rehab program instead of rushing onto the mound in April.

It’s unlikely he’ll make a big impact early in the season, but the Giants hope he can help out down the stretch if his recovery goes well. The club option for 2027 gives them some wiggle room in case he finds his groove again.

Career Arc: Cubs, NPB, and a Revival in San Francisco

• Wick spent most of his big-league time with the Chicago Cubs, who got him from the Padres and used him often between 2019 and 2021.
• He took over as the Cubs’ closer in 2022, notching a career-high nine saves before struggling late and losing chances to David Robertson.
• Wick started 2023 in the minors, got released by the Cubs in July, and had short stints with the Braves and Blue Jays but didn’t make it back to the majors.
• After posting a 6.66 ERA at Triple-A, he went to Japan and turned things around with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, putting up a 1.75 ERA across 87 2/3 innings and five saves last year.
• That success in Japan opened the door for another big-league shot, something the Giants have chased with other rehabbing pitchers lately.

Giants’ Injury-Return Strategy: Building Through Rehab

San Francisco keeps signing injured pitchers, hoping they’ll contribute once they’re healthy. President of baseball operations Buster Posey has stuck with this plan for a while now.

This offseason, the club doubled down and brought in two more rehabbing arms—Jason Foley and Sam Hentges. Both are expected to miss the start of the season as they work through rehab programs.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a gamble, but the Giants seem to believe affordability and upside can meet if these players find their form again after surgery or long layoffs. Sometimes, that pays off.

For fans, the Wick signing highlights the Giants’ ongoing commitment to depth and chasing upside, especially for a pitching staff that always seems to need fresh help. If Wick’s rehab goes well, maybe he’ll become a veteran bridge to younger relievers—or perhaps even show up as a late-season surprise when the bullpen is under pressure.

Wick’s mix of NPB success and MLB experience makes him an interesting reclamation project. That fits right in with the Giants’ usual approach: pragmatic decisions, patience, and a real belief that value can pop up during a player’s rehab journey.

 
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