The San Francisco Giants have added bullpen depth for the future, signing right-hander Rowan Wick to a one-year, major-league contract that includes a club option for 2027, the team announced.

Wick is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery and is not expected to pitch during the 2026 season.

In a corresponding roster move, right-hander Jason Foley was transferred to the 60-day injured list, according to MLB’s transaction log. Foley is working his way back from shoulder surgery and will miss at least the first two months of the season.

Wick, 33, returns to Major League Baseball after spending the past two seasons in Japan with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball.

During his time overseas, Wick was a reliable late-inning option, posting a 1.75 ERA across 87 2/3 innings. He collected five saves in 2025 and established himself as a steady presence in the BayStars’ bullpen.

Before heading to Japan, Wick spent the bulk of his big-league career with the Chicago Cubs. Acquired in a trade from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Jason Vosler, Wick became a regular bullpen contributor in Chicago from 2019 through 2021.

He stepped into the closer role in 2022 and recorded a career-high nine saves, though he later ceded opportunities following the midseason arrival of David Robertson.

Wick opened the 2023 campaign in the minors and was released that July. Brief stints in the organizations of the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays did not lead to another major-league appearance. After struggling at Triple-A, he opted to continue his career in Japan, where he rebuilt his value.

San Francisco’s decision to sign Wick fits a broader organizational pattern. The Giants have frequently targeted pitchers rehabbing from significant injuries, banking on future contributions once they return to full health.

That approach has continued under the president of baseball operations, Buster Posey, who has remained open to long-term upside plays within the pitching staff.

In addition to Wick and Foley, the Giants signed left-hander Sam Hentges this offseason. Hentges has not pitched since 2024 due to shoulder and knee procedures, but could factor into the bullpen mix once healthy.

While Wick will not impact the club this year, San Francisco is betting that a successful rehab could make him a key bullpen piece in 2027.

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