The SF Giants have a bullpen problem to solve, and if they want to get creative, Taiwan might offer a name worth circling: Jyun-Yue Tseng.
Tseng was just posted by his team from Taiwan, and he brings a profile that jumps off the page. He stands 5-foot-8 and weighs 150 pounds, yet his fastball can reach the upper-90s.
That kind of velocity from that kind of frame is rare, which is why he fits the “unicorn” label. Giants fans, of course, have seen undersized pitchers make the most of what they’ve got before.
The numbers from 2026 with the Fubon Guardians back up the intrigue. Tseng gave up nine earned runs across 48 appearances and struck out 65 batters.
He also collected 25 saves, the most he’s had in a single season. On top of that, he pitched for Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic and threw two scoreless innings while earning one save.
At 25, he’s young enough to be viewed as a project with upside rather than an immediate fix. The Giants probably wouldn’t hand him the closer job right away, but there’s a path here if they see him as a sixth-inning option who can climb into bigger spots over time.
That matters because San Francisco may need to overhaul this group in a hurry. One closer option is already off the board, and Tseng likely wouldn’t cost much.
If the Giants could land him on a reasonable two- or three-year deal, it would be the kind of swing worth taking. If not, he could stay in Taiwan or head to Japan instead.
The bullpen picture is still messy beyond that. Randy Rodriguez is expected back from injury if everything goes according to plan, while the Giants still have calls to make on Sam Hentges and Camilo Doval. Trent Harris and Dylan Smith also did enough to stay in the conversation, though either could begin the year in the minors depending on how many relievers the Giants bring in.
Tseng wouldn’t be the whole answer, but he could be part of a broader reset. Add him to a bullpen mix that also includes some veteran help, and suddenly San Francisco’s relief corps starts looking a lot more workable in 2027.
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