Adrian Houser

The Giants checked a few boxes this offseason, adding a pair of back-end starting pitchers and everyday players at second base and in the outfield. Their biggest splash might be in the manager’s office, as they stayed away from the top of the free agent market. Major League Signings RHP Adrian Houser: Two years, $22MM (including […]

The Giants checked a few boxes this offseason, adding a pair of back-end starting pitchers and everyday players at second base and in the outfield. Their biggest splash might be in the manager’s office, as they stayed away from the top of the free agent market. Major League Signings RHP Adrian Houser: Two years, $22MM (including […]

Houser struck out three and kept the ball in the yard in a fine showing against a team that had Cal Raleigh batting sixth. It's going to be quite the letdown when he's back facing the Rangers next time out.

Houser failed to record a strikeout, issued one walk and threw 36 pitches (23 strikes) in his first outing in a Giants uniform. The 33-year-old journeyman appears to have a spot locked up in San Francisco's season-opening rotation, but he doesn't offer a ton of fantasy appeal outside of extremely deep mixed leagues and NL-only formats.

Turang took Giants starter Adrian Houser deep for a 400-foot blast in the opening frame before connecting for a grand slam in the fourth inning against swingman Tristan Beck. The 26-year-old's wheels are his signature calling card, but he made a leap in the power department, launching a career-high 18 big flies in 156 games. It might be a stretch to project 20-plus homers based on his track record, but it's not out of the question. He'll be among the top handful of second baseman off the board as an early-round pick in all fantasy drafts this spring.