MLB insider views SF Giants as a potential fit for All-Star reliever

The SF Giants need to remake the bullpen this offseason. Could they reel in a two-time All-Star closer? According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the SF Giants could be a potential landing spot for Devin Williams.

MLB insider views SF Giants as a potential fit for All-Star reliever

Morosi says that Williams is already seeing a lot of interest in free agency. MLB Trade Rumors projects that he could see a contract in the neighborhood of four years and $68 million.

The Giants' bullpen is light on any leverage options. Ryan Walker finished the year as the team's closer after Camilo Doval was traded to the New York Yankees, and Randy Rodríguez landed on the injured list.

Walker struggled for much of the year, but the Giants remain hopeful for a bounce back campaign in 2026. There is a good chance that Rodríguez misses all of next season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

The rest of the group includes Erik Miller, Matt Gage, Joey Lucchesi, and Joel Peguero. They have depth from the left side, but they need help. A lot of help.

Williams just completed his first season with the New York Yankees. He spent his first six years with the Milwaukee Brewers. However, an offseason trade sent him to New York last winter. The Milwaukee Brewers acquired veteran hurler Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin.

Within the past year, the Yankees made several notable additions to the bullpen. This included Doval, Fernando Cruz, and David Bednar, along with Williams. Those moves did not totally pay off, as the Yankees' bullpen struggled to a 4.37 ERA.

On the surface, Williams had a down year, with a 4.79 ERA in 67 outings. While the ERA was well above his career 2.45 mark, there were plenty of encouraging trends. This includes a 2.68 FI{, 13.1 K/9, and 44.6 percent ground ball rate. The right-handed hurler also posted elite chase and whiff rates at 35.0 percent and 34.7 percent, respectively.

There was a lot to like in Williams' season, despite a high ERA. Teams will likely not be too concerned by that while still viewing him as a legitimate leverage arm.

As MLB Trade Rumors' prediction suggests, there will be no discount factor with Williams. He will likely receive a considerable, multi-year dela in free agency.

The Giants will have a good bit of financial flexibility to make a notable move or two. However, chairman Greg Johnson poured cold water on the idea of handing out a nine-figure deal to a starting pitcher. That may apply to a costly reliever as well, but there is no doubt that the Giants need a couple leverage relievers.