SCOTTSDALE — The Giants are pretty stocked in the outfield this spring, but there’s a decent chance that they will end up in a much different situation by the time Opening Day rolls around.
Luis Matos and Jerar Encarnacion both are out of minor-league options, but on Sunday, the front office added a bit of depth in case one or both ends up elsewhere. Veteran Will Brennan signed a one-year deal and reported to camp in time for the first full squad workout.
Brennan, 28, got big-league time in each of the past four seasons with the Cleveland Guardians. His best year was 2024, when he hit eight homers and had a wRC+ of 98. Like many of the players added recently, he has a low strikeout rate and has a good eye at the plate. He does have an option remaining.
“We’ve liked him for some time,” general manager Zack Minasian said. “He plays the game really hard. A gritty, grindy type. He controls the strike zone. He can move around the outfield, mostly the corner outfield spots. He’s a left-handed hitter. Tony Vitello and Jayce Tingler both have familiarity so (there were) a lot of great reports on the person and we’re happy to add him to the outfield.”
Brennan had UCL surgery last June after a hot start in Triple-A, where he was hitting .304. Minasian said he should be a full go in camp.
“It’s a left-handed bat and it’s a good at-bat,” he said. “Hopefully it just gives us another option to look at as we look at the competition out there.”
To clear a 40-man roster spot, the Giants put right-hander Rowan Wick on the 60-day IL. Wick is recovering from Tommy John and will not be an option this season, although the Giants have an option on him for 2027.
Minasian said the front office targeted him early after getting strong reports from their scouts in Japan, where Wick pitched last season and posted a 0.84 ERA.