The San Francisco Giants have signed 28-year-old outfielder Will Brennan to a one-year Major League contract, adding depth to their outfield ahead of Spring Training. Brennan, a left-handed hitter who spent the past four seasons with the Cleveland Guardians, is expected to be fully healthy after offseason surgeries. The move clears space on the 40-man roster by placing pitcher Rowan Wick on the 60-day injured list.
In Scottsdale, Arizona, the Giants announced the signing of Will Brennan on Sunday, just in time for their first full-squad workout at Scottsdale Stadium. Brennan, who was non-tendered by the Guardians in November, brings a contact-oriented approach with a low strikeout rate and strong plate discipline. In 2024, his most recent full season, he batted .264 with eight home runs and a 98 wRC+ over 114 games for Cleveland. His career MLB line stands at .267/.307/.373 with a 90 wRC+ across 269 games since his 2022 debut.
Brennan underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in June 2025 and sports hernia surgery in September 2025, limiting him to six games last year. General manager Zack Minasian confirmed Brennan is 'full go' for camp with no restrictions. 'We've liked him for some time,' Minasian said. 'He plays the game really hard. A gritty, grindy type. He controls the strike zone. He can move around the outfield, mostly the corner outfield spots. He's a left-handed hitter.' Coaches Tony Vitello and Jayce Tingler provided positive reports on Brennan.
The Giants' starting outfield features Heliot Ramos, Harrison Bader, and Jung Hoo Lee, but Brennan will compete for a reserve role alongside Drew Gilbert, Luis Matos, Grant McCray, and Jerar Encarnación. Matos and Encarnación lack minor-league options, adding urgency to the competition. Brennan, who has options remaining, posted a .720 OPS against right-handers compared to .453 versus lefties and primarily played right field during his Guardians tenure.
'There's been competition in every single place that I've been, and I've always just had to fight my way onto a roster,' Brennan said. 'My ultimate goal is to help this team win a World Series in whatever that capacity may be.'
To accommodate Brennan on the 40-man roster, the Giants transferred Rowan Wick, 33, to the 60-day injured list. Wick, signed last week after a strong 2025 season in Japan (1.13 ERA over 45 appearances), is recovering from Tommy John surgery in November 2025 and will miss the 2026 season. The Giants hold a club option on Wick for 2027. This signing aligns with San Francisco's strategy of adding players recovering from surgery, including Sam Hentges and Jason Foley, bolstered by confidence in their medical staff.
