US EditionGiants Add Right-Hander Adrian Houser on $22 Million, 2-Year Contract with Club Option
The Giants signed Adrian Houser to add rotation depth and stability, citing his improved velocity and command after mechanical changes, aiming to support younger pitchers' development.
- San Francisco Giants signed right-hander Adrian Houser on Friday to a $22 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2028, making him the second pitcher added this week.
- This week, general manager Zack Minasian said the Giants aimed to add two starters to give younger arms more time and targeted both Adrian Houser and Jason Foley to build for manager Tony Vitello.
- After mechanical tweaks, Houser increased his average fastball velocities from 92.8 mph to 94.6 mph and logged 125 innings, the second-most of his nine-year major-league career.
- With Houser in the fold, Minasian said the Giants will soon clear a 40-man roster spot, adding a legitimate fifth-starter role while staying active in free agency or trade activity.
- Facing a shallow rotation depth, the Giants rely on internal options like Hayden Birdsong, 24, and Carson Whisenhunt, 25, but missed playoffs four seasons and target mid-market starters over nine-figure investments.
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How will SF Giants round out rotation after signing Adrian Houser?
The Giants filled one of the two vacancies in their starting rotation this week by signing right-hander Adrian Houser to a two-year deal with a club option for 2028. With one spot addressed, how will San Francisco go about finding a fifth starter? During a call with reporters on Friday morning after the signing became official, general manager Zack Minasian reinforced the Giants’ desire to add two starters this offseason and give their younger a…
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Giants add right-hander Adrian Houser on $22 million, 2-year contract with club option
Right-hander Adrian Houser has finalized a $22 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants that includes a club option for 2028, becoming the second pitcher added to the club this week.
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🤖 Alex Pavlovic On a call with reporters, Giants GM Zack Minasian said they'll continue to look for starters in free agency/trades after signing Adrian Houser. Their hope was to add two to rotation. Also, specific roles on coaching staff are still being finalized, so no announcement is imminent.
Giants agree to two-year contract with RHP Adrian Houser
SAN FRANCISCO – The Giants and right-handed pitcher Adrian Houser agreed to terms on a two-year Major League contract that also includes a club option for the 2028 season. Houser, 33, is coming off one of his best seasons in the Majors. After beginning 2025 in Triple-A with Round Rock
Giants Designate Wade Meckler For Assignment
The Giants designated outfielder Wade Meckler for assignment, the club announced to reporters (including Shayna Rubin of The San Francisco Chronicle). They needed to open a 40-man roster spot upon finalizing the Adrian Houser contract this morning. More to come.
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