Giants Sign Former Guardians Outfielder Will Brennan to Stoke More Competition

San Francisco adds depth to outfield with one-year Major League deal for Brennan

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The San Francisco Giants have signed former Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan to a one-year Major League contract, adding depth to their outfield competition. Brennan, who has major league experience from 2022-2024, will compete for a backup role behind projected starters Heliot Ramos, Harrison Bader, and Jung Hoo Lee.

Why it matters

The Giants feel comfortable with their starting outfield, but adding Brennan provides more competition and options as they look to build depth and flexibility in the outfield. Brennan's signing also comes with some uncertainty, as he is recovering from Tommy John surgery last June.

The details

Brennan, a former eighth-round draft pick of the Guardians in 2019, has played in 152 major league games over the 2023 and 2024 seasons. However, he played in just 6 games at the MLB level in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. The Giants made room for Brennan on the 40-man roster by moving pitcher Mason Wick to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his own Tommy John procedure.

  • Brennan signed a one-year Major League deal with the Giants on February 15, 2026.
  • Brennan underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025.

The players

Will Brennan

A former outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians who was signed by the San Francisco Giants to a one-year Major League contract.

Heliot Ramos

The Giants' projected starting left fielder.

Harrison Bader

The Giants' projected starting center fielder.

Jung Hoo Lee

The Giants' projected starting right fielder.

Mason Wick

A Giants pitcher who was moved to the 60-day injured list to make room for Brennan on the 40-man roster.

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What’s next

Brennan will need to build up his arm strength and conditioning during spring training as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The Giants will monitor his progress and determine if he can earn a spot on the Opening Day roster or if he may need more time in the minors.

The takeaway

The Giants are committed to building outfield depth and competition, even with a projected starting trio they feel good about. Brennan's signing adds another experienced MLB option, though his recovery from injury will be a key factor in how quickly he can contribute.