Giants' Sam Hentges completes bullpen session

Left-hander looks to return to form after lengthy absence due to shoulder and knee surgeries

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Hentges, who missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing left shoulder surgery in September 2024 and right knee surgery last August, has completed a bullpen session as he works to return to the mound for the upcoming 2026 season.

Why it matters

Hentges was a solid reliever for the Cleveland Guardians in 2024, posting a 3.04 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 23.2 innings. His return to health and form could provide a boost to the Giants' bullpen as they look to improve on their 2025 season.

The details

Hentges, who signed a one-year deal with the Giants in November 2025, is expected to be ready for spring training as he continues his recovery from the shoulder and knee procedures. The left-hander will look to regain the form he showed in 2024 when he struck out 27 batters against just 5 walks.

  • Hentges underwent left shoulder surgery in September 2024.
  • Hentges had arthroscopic right knee surgery in August 2025.
  • Hentges signed a one-year deal with the Giants in November 2025.
  • Hentges completed a bullpen session on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Sam Hentges

A left-handed pitcher who signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants in November 2025 after missing the entire 2025 season due to shoulder and knee surgeries.

San Francisco Giants

The Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California.

Cleveland Guardians

The Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, for whom Hentges played in 2024.

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What’s next

Hentges is expected to be ready for spring training as he continues his recovery and looks to earn a spot in the Giants' bullpen for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Hentges' return to health and form could provide a much-needed boost to the Giants' bullpen as they look to improve on their 2025 season, but he will need to prove he has fully recovered from his shoulder and knee injuries during spring training.