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CRITICAL MOVE: Giants SIGN Tyler Mahle to COMPLETE Rotation | Why they were OUT on Tatsuya Imai
The Giants appear to have rounded out their 2026 rotation, coming to terms with right-hander Tyler Mahle on a one-year deal as they continue to prioritize short-term pitching flexibility. Mahle joins Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, Landen Roupp, and Adrian Houser, signaling a clear strategy shift away from long-term starter commitments — and likely closing the door on a splashier move like Tatsuya Imai, who now looks Houston-bound. We break down what Mahle brings when healthy, why the Giants were comfortable betting on upside and durability risk, and how payroll realities may have shaped this…
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