Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle throws the ball during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field on Sep 25, 2025. — Reuters
The San Francisco Giants have reinforced their pitching rotation by signing veteran right-hander Tyler Mahle to a one-year contract, international media reported on Wednesday.
Mahle, 31, enjoyed a strong yet brief 2025 season with the Texas Rangers, posting a career-low 2.18 ERA, a 6-4 record, and 66 strikeouts over 86 2/3 innings in 16 starts.
After undergoing elbow surgery that sidelined him for much of the 2024 season, and dealing with shoulder discomfort that interrupted his late-season progress, Mahle’s second half was curtailed by shoulder fatigue. This was the latest setback in a three-year stretch that limited him to just 125 innings across 24 starts.
Over his career, Mahle has accumulated a 39-46 record, a 4.07 ERA, and 753 strikeouts over 735 innings in 142 games (141 starts) with the Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, and Rangers. He is now embarking on his tenth MLB season, this time with his fourth organisation.
His workload peaked with the Reds in 2021, when he threw 180 innings, struck out 210 batters, and posted a 3.75 ERA. Mahle closed out the 2022 season strongly, allowing just one run over two starts, totalling nine and a third innings.
Earlier this winter, the Giants bolstered their roster with the additions of reliever Jason Foley and starter Adrian Houser.
Mahle now provides the team with another reliable strike-throwing option for the back end of the rotation, as the Giants continue to develop their younger arms. He will slot in behind ace Logan Webb and former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray.
The one-year deal offers potential without committing to a long-term risk, especially given Mahle’s history with injuries.
If he remains healthy, he could prove to be a valuable addition capable of stabilising the innings and generating strikeouts for a team focused on improving run prevention behind its front-line duo.