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The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers have a long, storied rivalry. Even though the intensity has cooled slightly since the 2021 season, when San Francisco narrowly edged Los Angeles for the NL West title, the two clubs still take pride in outdoing one another.
The Giants believe they have a roster capable of competing for the division again this year, and under new manager Tony Vitello, they are using spring training to evaluate their talent and determine which players can help them on Opening Day.
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Part of that evaluation includes adding depth, and on Monday the Giants brought in a familiar name from the Dodgers' 2024 World Series run.
According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive, San Francisco signed right‑hander Brent Honeywell to a minor‑league contract with an invitation to big‑league camp.
The 31-year-old did not pitch at all last season. His last organization was the Dodgers, who non‑tendered him after the 2024 campaign. But during that year in Los Angeles, Honeywell played a meaningful role.
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He provided valuable innings throughout the postseason, helping keep the Dodgers' pitching staff fresh during their championship push. He was more effective in the regular season, posting a 2.62 ERA across 18 appearances, including one start, earning him a spot on the postseason roster.
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello.Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Whether Honeywell can provide value to the Giants remains unclear after missing a full year, but the move carries minimal risk. He was once considered a top pitching prospect before injuries derailed his trajectory, and San Francisco is hoping there is still something left to unlock. Across 63 career MLB appearances, he owns a 3‑5 record, a 4.10 ERA, one save and 67 strikeouts in 94 1/3 innings.
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The Giants' bullpen needs reinforcements after a difficult offseason. They traded both Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers at last year's deadline and lost Randy Rodriguez to Tommy John surgery, leaving the relief corps thinner than usual.
Honeywell's addition fits the organization's broader approach this winter, which has centered on low‑risk, upside plays designed to uncover contributors without major financial commitments.
If Honeywell can regain even a portion of the form he showed with the Dodgers, he could become a useful depth arm for a Giants team looking to reestablish itself in the NL West.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
