The San Francisco Giants have been relatively quiet this offseason, and with the rest of the National League making power moves-most notably the Cubs landing Alex Bregman-it’s starting to feel like the Giants are due for a response. While the dream scenario might be adding a big bat like Kyle Tucker, the more realistic and still impactful move could come on the mound.

Enter Ranger Suárez.

The Giants are reportedly eyeing the All-Star lefty as a potential addition to their rotation. And while he may not carry the same star power as Tucker, Suárez brings something this team desperately needs: reliable starting pitching behind Logan Webb and Robbie Ray.

Let’s be real-Tucker would be a game-changer. The Giants could use another outfielder and a middle-of-the-order presence who can consistently produce.

But the front office has once again found itself on the periphery of the superstar sweepstakes. So if the big bat doesn’t materialize, pivoting to a high-upside arm like Suárez makes a lot of sense.

Now, Suárez isn’t without questions. His velocity has dipped a bit, and his track record as a full-time starter is still relatively short.

Durability has been a topic of conversation, and he’s not the kind of ace you build a rotation around. But here’s the thing-his production over the last few seasons, especially in high-leverage situations, speaks for itself.

This past year, he put up a 12-8 record with a 3.20 ERA, 151 strikeouts, and a 1.220 WHIP over 157 innings. Those are solid numbers, and they become even more intriguing when you consider how well he could fit in San Francisco.

Oracle Park is one of the most pitcher-friendly parks in the league, and that could help Suárez shave a few points off that ERA and boost his win total. A second or third slot in the rotation?

That’s right in his wheelhouse.

Adding Suárez wouldn’t just be a fallback-it would be a smart, strategic move. The Giants need stability and experience in the rotation, and Suárez offers both. He’s been battle-tested, he’s shown he can perform in big games, and in the right environment, he might even have another gear left to hit.

Sure, landing Kyle Tucker would be the headline-grabber. But if the Giants end up with Suárez, they’re still making a meaningful move to stay competitive in a league that’s not waiting around.