The San Francisco Giants already have two rotation building blocks in Logan Webb and Landen Roupp, but their offseason strategy must include placing more dependable innings around them.

Adding established pitching while preserving meaningful opportunities for young hitters offers San Francisco its clearest path toward constructing a more competitive roster.

Michael Soroka stands out as a solid right-handed option for the Giants to consider.

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Soroka to a one-year, $7.5 million contract during the offseason. He responded in 2026 by looking considerably more like the pitcher who earned an All-Star selection with the Atlanta Braves in 2019.

Soroka went 9-5 with a 3.41 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 116 innings over 22 appearances (21 starts). That represented his largest workload since the 2019 season.

The right-hander also recorded 114 strikeouts against 29 walks, demonstrating an ability to miss hitters while avoiding unnecessary traffic on the bases.

However, Soroka continued experiencing injury problems.

A left glute strain forced him to miss approximately six weeks. He eventually recovered and returned to Arizona’s rotation, but inflammation in his throwing arm emerged only three starts later.

Those interruptions prevented Soroka from completing a full season and will inevitably influence how teams evaluate him during free agency.

San Francisco should view him as an important rotation addition rather than a pitcher expected to solve every problem surrounding the staff.

Soroka showed that his previous success was not entirely beyond recovery. He handled regular starting assignments when healthy, provided competitive innings and limited the damage created by walks.

His command would fit a Giants rotation already led by Webb, another pitcher who succeeds by controlling counts and forcing hitters to earn their opportunities. Soroka would not need to overpower every lineup to remain effective.

The appeal also comes from his age and the possibility that his 2026 performance established a foundation for another productive season.

He has already experienced the adjustments required to return from significant physical setbacks and regain a place in an MLB rotation.

However, his recent injury history prevents San Francisco from treating him as a guaranteed source of innings. The Giants would still need additional depth behind Webb, Roupp and Soroka to protect themselves against another absence.

A shorter contract could limit the financial exposure while giving Soroka an opportunity to prove that he can remain available over a complete schedule.

The Giants should also create a deliberate workload plan rather than asking him to immediately become one of the league’s busiest starters. Occasional additional rest could help preserve his effectiveness and reduce unnecessary physical strain.

Entering 2027, Soroka should be expected to compete for a regular rotation position and provide more than back-end depth. His control, experience and encouraging rebound give him the potential to become a dependable third starter.

San Francisco needs multiple additions, but Soroka could supply the type of established presence required to make the rotation deeper and more reliable.

The primary question is not whether he can pitch effectively. It is whether his body will allow him to do so consistently.