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Veteran pitcher is first SF Giants player to elect free agency this offseason

The SF Giants cleared quite a few roster spots last week, but another was created through free agency. JT Brubaker elected free agency, becoming the first Giants player to do so this offseason.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 4:00 PM
Veteran pitcher is first SF Giants player to elect free agency this offseason
Key Things to Know
  • Pitcher JT Brubaker became the first SF Giants player to elect free agency this offseason.
  • Brubaker was the only player on an expiring contract whom the Giants did not trade at the deadline.
  • The 32-year-old right-hander posted a 3.58 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 60.1 innings in 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Right-handed pitcher JT Brubaker has elected free agency, becoming the first San Francisco Giants player to hit the open market this offseason after accruing enough Major League service time. Unlike other players on expiring contracts who were moved at the trade deadline, Brubaker remained with the club through the end of the 2026 campaign.

The 32-year-old posted a 3.58 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 60.1 bullpen innings, though writer Jeff Young notes his low strikeout rate and control issues reflected the team's broader relief struggles. Young suggests the Giants should prioritize targeting relievers with better command rather than re-signing the veteran.

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