The San Francisco Giants could have an opportunity to add an established starting pitcher this offseason, and Freddy Peralta is a name worth monitoring as the organization looks to rebuild its pitching staff.

San Francisco is coming off a 97-loss campaign in which its pitching staff struggled to consistently keep opposing offenses under control.

Injuries also created significant uncertainty surrounding the starting rotation, leaving president of baseball operations Buster Posey with another major roster issue to address before the 2027 season.

Peralta could provide the type of established arm the Giants need as they attempt to get back into contention.

The 30-year-old right-hander experienced an eventful 2026 season, beginning the year with the New York Mets before being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of the deadline. 

Peralta recorded a 4.99 ERA across 22 starts with New York. However, his transition to Tampa Bay produced a different result. He finished the regular season with a 3.25 ERA over his final 10 starts, giving interested teams a more encouraging look at what he could provide moving forward.

His postseason performance further elevated his profile. Peralta helped Tampa Bay reach the American League Championship Series and earned series MVP honors after delivering an impressive performance on the October stage.

The Giants have considerable uncertainty behind Logan Webb entering 2027. Landen Roupp and Adrian Houser are expected to return, but Hayden Birdsong, Carson Whisenhunt, Trevor McDonald, and Blade Tidwell are all expected to miss significant time while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

That leaves San Francisco with limited internal alternatives to fill out its rotation.

Rather than relying exclusively on inexperienced pitchers or players returning from major injuries, adding someone with Peralta's experience could give the Giants another established option.

Peralta has also demonstrated the ability to perform at a high level over a full season. His two All-Star selections provide further evidence of his previous success, even though his 2026 campaign included an uneven beginning.

There could also be an existing relationship that helps San Francisco's pursuit. Peralta is close friends with Giants shortstop Willy Adames, potentially giving the organization another connection to emphasize during free-agent discussions.

That relationship does not guarantee Peralta would consider signing with San Francisco, but it could provide an additional recruiting advantage.

The Giants will have several decisions to make regarding their pitching staff this winter. With the rotation facing significant injury-related uncertainty, Peralta could represent an opportunity to add an experienced starter capable of helping stabilize the group.