The San Francisco Giants must strengthen more than the most recognizable portions of their roster during the offseason.

Their priorities also include finding pitchers capable of covering unexpected innings, adding dependable infield depth and building a bench that gives manager Tony Vitello useful alternatives whenever injuries or poor performances require changes.

Left-hander Adrián Morejón could help San Francisco address its need for reliable bullpen depth. The Giants should monitor his market closely.

Morejón went 9-3 with a 2.83 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 86 innings over 76 appearances with the San Diego Padres in 2026. He recorded 107 strikeouts against only 28 walks while adding three saves and 28 holds.

His 86 innings ranked third among all MLB relievers. Morejón is accustomed to working multiple innings in high-leverage situations, recording at least four outs in 26 of his 76 appearances.

His longest assignments covered two innings, a workload he handled on eight occasions.

Morejón went 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in four innings over two postseason appearances, recording one hold.

The Padres extended Morejón a one-year qualifying offer worth $23.15 million. He has until Nov. 17 to accept or reject it.

Morejón would give the Giants something more valuable than a traditional specialist. His ability to record more than three outs would allow Vitello to deploy him whenever a game reaches its most dangerous point rather than reserving him for one predetermined inning.

That flexibility could help San Francisco manage the rest of the bullpen more effectively. Morejón could enter when a starter leaves early, protect a narrow lead or bridge the middle innings without forcing several relievers into the same game.

Morejón’s strikeout production and control show that he can challenge hitters without regularly creating additional traffic. That combination is particularly important in high-leverage situations, where one unnecessary walk can alter an entire inning.

Morejón also demonstrated the endurance necessary to handle frequent assignments. A reliever capable of carrying a substantial workload reduces pressure on teammates and gives the manager another option when the bullpen has been heavily used.

The Giants would need to decide how much they are willing to invest in a reliever who may not serve as the full-time closer. Morejón’s value comes from his versatility rather than one narrowly defined assignment.

His qualifying offer also adds uncertainty to the process. Accepting it would remove him from the market, while declining it would allow teams to evaluate how aggressively they want to pursue him.

San Francisco needs dependable pitchers who can handle different situations rather than a bullpen built entirely around rigid inning assignments.

Morejón’s ability to miss bats, limit walks, work multiple innings and remain effective under pressure would make him a valuable option for the Giants in 2027.