The Giants entered the offseason knowing they’d have to rebuild a bullpen that underwent significant turnover this year. They took a step toward achieving that aim by agreeing to a one-year, $1.4 million deal with left-hander Sam Hentges , according to a report from FanSided’s Robert Murray on Thursday.

The Giants have not yet confirmed the report.

Hentges, 29, logged a 4.18 ERA over four seasons with the Guardians, but he sat out the entire 2025 season while recovering from left shoulder surgery. He also underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery in September, which has an expected rehab timeline of three to four months.

Hentges became a free agent when he was non-tendered by the Guardians on Nov. 21, but he was on the open market for less than a week before he was scooped up by t

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