Fresh off a 35-save season, the San Francisco Giants know David Bednar is a potential closer option for them in 2027 and beyond.

He just turned 32 years old, so there's still a lot to love about a guy who was tied for the fifth most saves in all of baseball this season.

Bednar's 35 saves were the second most he's had during a season in his career, and one would have to go back to 2023 to find his career high (39).

The Pennsylvania native posted a 1.9 WAR this season, and this could be a situation where his free agency value rises immensely due to how well he pitched in 2026.

San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser believes the Giants should target Adrian Morejon, but if they can't land him, Bednar is the next best option.

Slusser sees Morejon as the No. 1 reliever on the market, with Bednar not being too far behind at No. 2.

That said, she thinks he successful 2026 campaign may have priced the Giants out of Bednar, though she brings up a great point: "If the Giants want a veteran closer who’s probably not going to cost Edwin Díaz money, though, Bednar’s the guy."

For reference, Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and that contract has been nowhere near worth it, even with how well he played from Sept. 18 to Oct. 15.

It may mean nothing to some people, but Bednar's younger brother, Will, is in the Giants minor-league system.

Will Bednar was the team's No. 14 overall pick back in 2021, and the Mississippi State graduate is currently in Triple-A.

Will finished the year posting a 6.04 ERA in 22.1 innings at Triple-A Reno, though he started the year 3-0 with a 3.67 ERA in 41.2 innings at Double-A.

Again, this could mean absolutely nothing to David, but with how much the Giants have struggled this year, Will could be on the radar as a call-up candidate to help strengthen this bullpen.

The New York Yankees avoid arbitration by bringing Bednar back for $9 million in '26, and now they have to ask themselves if he's worth the $23.15 million qualifying offer.

Even if they extend the QO, Bednar could still elect free agency, and that's where the Giants come into the picture.