Giants Sign World Series-Winning Pitcher After Strong Season

February 24, 2026 ,
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brent Honeywell reacts during 2025 game.

The San Francisco Giants are taking a low-risk swing on bullpen depth, signing former Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brent Honeywell to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training. 

After sitting out the entire 2025 season, Honeywell now gets a fresh opportunity to revive his career with a Giants club that has been aggressively searching for experienced arms.

Brent Honeywell Brings World Series Pedigree to Giants

Honeywell’s most recent major league action came during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2024 championship run, where he quietly played a valuable role behind the scenes. 

In 18 regular-season appearances, the right-hander posted a strong 2.62 ERA and 1.10 WHIP while working in multiple roles, including one start and 12 games finished. His willingness to take the ball in high-leverage or long-relief situations proved especially important during the postseason.

One of his most memorable moments came in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, when he threw 4.2 innings in a blowout loss to preserve the Dodgers’ bullpen. 

That outing helped keep the pitching staff fresh for the remainder of the series and ultimately their World Series victory. Honeywell made three postseason appearances overall and earned a championship ring for his efforts, even if the results on the stat sheet were mixed.

Giants Betting on a Reclamation Arm for 2026

The Giants’ bullpen took a hit after trading Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers at last year’s deadline, while injuries to Randy Rodriguez and several other relievers have thinned their depth entering 2026. 

Honeywell joins a growing list of low-cost reclamation arms the organization hopes can compete for roster spots during camp.

The 31-year-old’s career path has been anything but smooth. 

Once a top-100 prospect with the Tampa Bay Rays, Honeywell saw his trajectory derailed by multiple elbow surgeries and setbacks that limited him to sporadic major league action. 

He logged 52.1 innings between the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox in 2023, posting a 4.82 ERA, before bouncing between organizations in 2024 and then spending all of last season out of affiliated baseball.

If Honeywell shows the same durability and versatility he flashed with the Dodgers, he could quickly work his way into the Giants’ bullpen picture. 

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