The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Tyler Mahle, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. The team has not officially announced the deal.
Mahle, 29, enters the 2025 season seeking to return to form after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. Prior to the injury, he showed promise as a dependable starter with the Cincinnati Reds and later the Minnesota Twins. Over parts of seven MLB seasons, Mahle has posted a career ERA in the mid-4.00s, with his best stretch coming in 2021 when he made 33 starts and struck out 210 batters over 180 innings.
His ability to generate swings and misses and maintain a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio has made him a valuable mid-rotation option when healthy. The Giants are likely hoping Mahle can return to that level of production and bolster a rotation that has undergone several changes in recent seasons.
San Francisco has continued to retool its pitching staff during the offseason, aiming to add depth and experience to complement its young arms. Mahle adds another option to the mix, bringing a veteran presence and a track record of effectiveness when fully healthy.
The short-term nature of the contract suggests that the Giants and Mahle see this as a potential rebound opportunity. For Mahle, the deal offers a chance to re-establish his value in the free-agent market ahead of the 2026 season. For the Giants, it represents a low-risk investment in a pitcher who could become a reliable contributor in their starting rotation.
The terms of the contract were not disclosed, and the team has yet to make an official statement. Mahle is expected to be ready to compete at the start of the upcoming season, pending evaluations during spring training.
