San Francisco Giants sign former Toronto Blue Jays left-hander
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The San Francisco Giants have signed former Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Ryan Borucki to a major league deal on Saturday.
The San Francisco Giants have signed left-hander Ryan Borucki to a one-year major league deal, according to Fansided's Robert Murray.
Sources: Left-hander Ryan Borucki and the Giants are in agreement on a major-league deal.
Borucki drew strong interest from over half the league earlier this winter. He signed with the White Sox this offseason and opted out after not being added to the roster. He drew strong interest once again and lands in San Francisco, who tried signing him earlier this winter. Jon Heyman first mentioned it was close.
Borucki drew strong interest from over half the league earlier this winter. He signed with the White Sox this offseason and opted out after not being added to the roster. He drew strong interest once again and lands in San Francisco, who tried signing him earlier this winter. Jon Heyman first mentioned it was close.
Borucki looking to provide bullpen depth and rediscover his old form
The move comes just one day after Borucki was released by the Chicago White Sox.
Borucki, who turns 32 on March 31, joins his new organization looking to regain the form he showed earlier in his career.
Since debuting with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018, he owns a 4.28 ERA over 256 1/3 innings, along with a 19.7% strikeout rate and an 8.9% walk rate.
While those peripherals are below league average, Borucki has been effective at times, largely due to his ability to induce ground balls.
He holds a solid 48.3% career groundball rate, which has helped him limit damage despite inconsistent command.
His best recent season came in 2023 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. That year, he posted a 2.45 ERA in 40 1/3 innings while showcasing excellent control, walking just 2.6% of hitters.
He also allowed fewer than one home run per nine innings, a notable improvement compared to earlier seasons.
However, he has struggled to replicate that success since.
Across 46 innings between 2024 and 2025, Borucki has recorded a 5.28 ERA and a 4.32 FIP. His walk rate has jumped to 10.2% during that span, suggesting his 2023 command may have been an outlier.
Additionally, his hard-hit rate rose back to 38.5% in 2025 after dropping to a career-low 29.7% in 2023.
Injuries have also played a role in his inconsistency. Borucki missed most of the 2024 season with left triceps inflammation and was sidelined again in 2025 due to lower back issues, making 2023 his last fully healthy campaign.
Despite those concerns, Borucki impressed in Spring Training with the White Sox, tossing six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts, one walk, and no home runs.
While spring numbers can be misleading, his performance generated interest from multiple teams.
The Giants, who had previously shown interest in Borucki, ultimately signed him to what is expected to be a low-cost deal, hoping he can provide bullpen depth and rediscover his earlier effectiveness.
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