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Giants Reportedly Agree to One-Year, $1.4 Million Deal With Lefty Sam Hentges

The reported move marks San Francisco’s first major‑league addition of the offseason to inject needed swing‑and‑miss into a thin bullpen.

Reliever Sam Hentges, who missed last season while recovering from a shoulder operation, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Giants. 
CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 17: Sam Hentges #31 of the Cleveland Indians pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning at Progressive Field on June 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Orioles 10-3. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
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Jul 10, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Sam Hentges (31) pitches in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cleveland non‑tendered Hentges on Nov. 21, making him a free agent with a potential path to Giants control in 2027 through arbitration if he rebounds.
  • The 29-year-old missed the 2025 season after left shoulder capsule and labrum surgery in September 2024 and arthroscopic right knee surgery in September 2025.
  • Hentges’ peak came in 2022 with a 2.32 ERA and 72 strikeouts over 62 innings, highlighting the upside San Francisco is targeting.
  • San Francisco’s bullpen recorded a 21.0% strikeout rate last season, ranking 25th in MLB, which the club seeks to improve with a left-handed power arm.
  • The agreement was first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided, and there was no official team announcement at the time of reporting.