Giants Sign LHP Sam Hentges to 1-Year Deal; Recovering From 2 Surgeries

The Giants have signed left-handed reliever Sam Hentges to a one-year deal, reuniting him with manager Tony Vitello, who recruited him in 2014. Hentges, 29, is recovering from shoulder surgery in 2024 and knee surgery (meniscus tear) in August, but anticipates being 100% by spring training. He posted a 2.93 ERA and 2.66 FIP in his last three seasons as a pure reliever with Cleveland. The Giants "aggressively" pursued him in free agency, making it a "no-brainer decision" for Hentges.