SF Giants agree to one-year deal with starter Tyler Mahle: report

"Mahle is coming off his best season in recent years, posting a 2.18 ERA (3.37 FIP) over 16 starts for the Texas Rangers under then-manager Bruce Bochy, who is now a special advisor to baseball operations. The 31-year-old has only made 24 starts over the last three seasons due to multiple injuries, undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. When healthy, Mahle has proven himself capable of being a solid middle-of-the-rotation starter."

"Mahle enjoyed a breakout season in 2021 with the Cincinnati Reds, posting a 3.75 ERA (3.80 FIP) over 33 starts with 210 strikeouts over 180 innings. Despite his injuries, Mahle has a 3.61 ERA (3.77 FIP) over 473 1/3 innings since '20. The agreement with Mahle, who has a career 4.07 ERA over nine major-league seasons, comes about two weeks after the Giants signed right-hander Adrian Houser to a two-year deal with a club option for 2018."

"Houser and Mahle join a rotation that will feature Logan Webb, Robbie Ray and Landen Roupp. Along with that starting five, the Giants have a plethora of young starters who will likely contribute starts next season, a group that includes Hayden Birdsong, Carson Whisenhunt, Blade Tidwell, Trevor McDonald and Kai-Wei Teng. Since Mahle's deal is only one year, San Francisco would have the flexibility to elevate a young starter into the rotation if the opportunity arises."

San Francisco agreed to a one-year deal with right-handed starter Tyler Mahle to strengthen the rotation without a long-term commitment. Mahle posted a 2.18 ERA (3.37 FIP) over 16 starts for the Texas Rangers and has a 3.61 ERA (3.77 FIP) over 473 1/3 innings since 2020. The 31-year-old has missed time due to injuries, including Tommy John surgery in 2023, but has shown middle-of-the-rotation capability and delivered a 2021 breakout with 210 strikeouts in 180 innings. Mahle and Adrian Houser join Logan Webb, Robbie Ray and Landen Roupp, with several prospects available to step in. The one-year term provides roster flexibility while the club monitors additional targets such as Tatsuya Imai.

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