The San Francisco Giants continue adding depth to their pitching staff, reportedly agreeing to a minor-league contract with right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. as they evaluate bullpen options entering the 2026 season.
According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive, the deal is expected to include an invitation to the Giants’ major-league Spring Training camp, giving Honeywell an opportunity to compete for a roster spot.
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Honeywell, who turns 31 next month, did not pitch during the 2025 season after being non-tendered by the Los Angeles Dodgers following the 2024 campaign.
After spending the year without a club, his current form remains uncertain, but the Giants are taking a minimal-risk approach by bringing him into camp on a non-roster agreement.
Once regarded as one of the more intriguing pitching prospects in Major League Baseball, Honeywell’s career has been heavily impacted by injuries.
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A series of setbacks, including multiple elbow-related procedures, limited his ability to establish consistency early in his professional career.
By the conclusion of the 2022 season, he had made only three major-league appearances.
He returned to more regular action in 2023, splitting time between the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox, logging over 50 innings while posting a 4.82 ERA.
Despite flashes of effectiveness, he struggled to secure a long-term role and was later designated for assignment.
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Honeywell signed a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the 2024 season before eventually landing with the Dodgers through the waiver process.
During the second half of that year, he delivered a strong 2.63 ERA, though underlying metrics suggested some regression risk due to a low strikeout rate. He also appeared briefly in postseason action in a relief role.
San Francisco’s interest in Honeywell reflects a broader strategy to rebuild a bullpen that has undergone significant changes.
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At last year’s trade deadline, the Giants moved key relievers Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers, while Randy RodrÃguez later required Tommy John surgery.
The organization has since targeted several low-cost reclamation arms, including Jason Foley, Rowan Wick, and Sam Hentges, though injuries could delay their availability.
Additional depth signings such as Gregory Santos and Michael Fulmer further illustrate the Giants’ approach of assembling competition ahead of Opening Day.
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