Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Sam Hentges, 29-year-old left-handed pitcher, has been activated by the San Francisco Giants after missing nearly 22 months due to injuries. He last pitched on July 10, 2024, with the Cleveland Guardians. Hentges underwent shoulder surgery (labrum and shoulder capsule repair) in late 2024 and knee surgery in August 2025. He signed with the Giants in December 2025 and completed a rehabilitation assignment before being activated on May 10, 2026. With Cleveland (2022-24), he recorded 32 holds with a 2.93 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 155:42 K:BB across 138 innings. Career record with Guardians: 7-8 with 4.18 ERA in 168 appearances (12 starts).
Strengths
- + Strong historical performance with Guardians (2.93 ERA, 1.12 WHIP 2022-24)
- + 32 holds in previous role suggests reliable setup potential
- + Excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio (155:42 K:BB)
- + Successfully completed rehabilitation assignment
- + Could fill setup role in Giants bullpen
- + Left-handed pitcher provides bullpen versatility
Weaknesses
- - Extended absence from competition (22 months)
- - Multiple serious injuries (shoulder labrum/capsule, knee)
- - Missed entire 2025 season
- - Career ERA of 4.18 with Guardians overall
- - Uncertainty regarding pitch effectiveness after extended layoff
- - Durability concerns given injury history
- - Will need time to regain game rhythm and conditioning
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Sam Hentges is a rp for the San Francisco Giants.
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