Giants' Roupp Ramps Up for Innings Increase

Pitcher Landen Roupp prepares for heavier workload in third MLB season

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp is gearing up for a significant increase in innings pitched this season after throwing a career-high 109.2 innings in 2025. Roupp, who has a solidified spot in the Opening Day rotation, spent the offseason getting stronger and increasing his base to prepare for the uptick in workload. He threw his first live bullpen of spring training on Saturday, emphasizing his improved cutter grip.

Why it matters

Roupp's ability to handle a heavier workload will be crucial for the Giants as they look to build on their success from last season. The 27-year-old right-hander has proven himself at the major league level, and the team is counting on him to take on a larger role in the rotation.

The details

In his live bullpen session, Roupp threw 25 pitches and faced six hitters, striking out one but also allowing a home run. He emphasized his cutter, which he has tweaked the grip on at the suggestion of new assistant pitching coach Christian Wonders. Roupp landed on the injured list last year with right elbow inflammation, but the team made the move out of caution, and he also missed the last month of the season after an awkward knee injury.

  • Roupp and left-hander Matt Gage threw their first live bullpens of camp on Saturday afternoon.
  • Right-handers Logan Webb and Hayden Birdsong threw their first live bullpens on Friday afternoon.

The players

Landen Roupp

A 27-year-old right-handed pitcher who is entering his third major league season with the San Francisco Giants. Roupp had a career-high 109.2 innings pitched in 2025 and is preparing for an increased workload in 2026.

Matt Gage

A left-handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants who also threw his first live bullpen of spring training on Saturday.

Tony Vitello

The manager of the San Francisco Giants, who praised Roupp's consistent demeanor and approach.

Patrick Bailey

A two-time Gold Glove Award winning catcher for the Giants who has made a noticeable tweak to his right-handed batting stance this spring.

Christian Wonders

The new assistant pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants, who suggested Roupp change his cutter grip.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just thinking of it the same way, trying to fight for my spot. Even if I do have the spot, I'm going to attack it like I don't.”

— Landen Roupp, Giants Pitcher (mercurynews.com)

“He's got an edge to him, but also, nothing's an extreme — which would be nice if I could copy that. He's kind of in the middle every day. He's always in a good mood. He likes to have fun, but he's not a goofball. He's intense, but he's not foaming at the mouth or doing anything crazy. It probably leads into who he is being consistent. In order to be consistent, you have to be consistent.”

— Tony Vitello, Giants Manager (mercurynews.com)

What’s next

Roupp and the other Giants pitchers will continue ramping up their workloads throughout spring training as they prepare for the start of the 2026 MLB season.

The takeaway

Landen Roupp's ability to handle a heavier workload this season will be crucial for the Giants as they look to build on their success. His consistent approach and improved cutter could help him take the next step in his development as a key member of the team's starting rotation.