The San Francisco Giants are gearing up for the 2026 season with a clear sense of direction-and a little added depth on the mound. After narrowly missing the playoffs last year, the front office, now led by President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey, made it a priority to shore up the starting rotation. And heading into spring training, Posey says the club likes what it sees.
Speaking on the state of the pitching staff, Posey emphasized confidence in the group, especially after bringing in right-handers Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser during the offseason. “You’re never going to close doors,” Posey said, “but we feel good with the group that we have.” He also noted that the Giants “still have some balls in the air,” hinting that the front office isn’t entirely done tinkering.
Let’s break it down.
A Rotation Taking Shape
At the top of the rotation, Logan Webb remains the anchor. He’s been the Giants’ workhorse and tone-setter, and there’s no reason to believe that changes this year.
Robby Ray, if healthy, brings strikeout upside and veteran savvy, while promising lefty Carson Whisenhunt and right-hander Landen Roupp are expected to round out the middle of the rotation. Both have flashed the kind of stuff that could solidify them as long-term pieces.
That leaves Mahle and Houser potentially battling it out for the fifth spot-or perhaps sharing duties in a six-man rotation, which the Giants are reportedly considering as an option to open the season. It’s a strategy that could help manage workloads early and give the team a longer look at its depth.
Depth That Matters
Behind the top six, the Giants have a couple of intriguing arms in Trevor McDonald and Carson Seymour. Both could push for innings depending on how spring training shakes out. It’s the kind of organizational depth that doesn’t always make headlines in January but can be a difference-maker by midseason.
Posey’s comments reflect a front office that knows what it has. The Giants aren’t chasing splashy headlines-they’re building a rotation that’s versatile, competitive, and deep enough to withstand the grind of a 162-game season.
The Bottom Line
While there’s still time for a late move or two before Opening Day, the Giants are entering spring with a solid foundation. Adding Mahle and Houser gives them flexibility, and the competition for the final rotation spots should only sharpen the group.
Posey’s measured optimism isn’t just front office speak-it’s a reflection of a team that believes it’s close. And with the kind of rotation they’re assembling, the Giants might just have the arms to make some noise in 2026.
