Overview
- Multiple outlets reported the agreement on Dec. 31–Jan. 1, with the contract described as one year; Jon Heyman reported $10 million guaranteed with up to $3 million in bonuses.
- Mahle, 31, posted a 2.18 ERA over 86 2/3 innings in 16 starts for the Rangers in 2025, missing more than three months with a right‑shoulder strain.
- He is expected to slot behind Logan Webb and Robbie Ray, providing back‑end stability as San Francisco balances veteran additions with developing arms.
- The deal follows the recent addition of starter Adrian Houser, reflecting the Giants’ preference this offseason for short‑term, cost‑controlled pitching depth.
- A nine‑plus year veteran with the Reds, Twins and Rangers, Mahle owns a 4.07 career ERA and peaked in 2021 with 180 innings and 210 strikeouts; no qualifying‑offer penalty is attached.