Kyle Harrison

Harrison fell short in his push for the Giants' Opening Day rotation and opened the season at Triple-A Sacramento before being recalled in early May, first working in relief and then shifting back into a starting role. He posted a 4.56 ERA and 1.27 WHIP prior to being sent to the Red Sox in the Rafael Devers trade. After reporting to Triple-A Worcester, he made 12 starts before joining Boston for the final three weeks of the season. His walk rate spiked to 11.8% in the minors as the Red Sox emphasized refining his pitch mix, though his ability to miss bats remained intact. Being traded to the Brewers during the offseason slightly improves his immediate outlook for playing time. Harrison could still be on the outside looking in for a rotation spot, but the back end of Milwaukee's rotation is a bit more unsettled. Even if he opens in the minors, Harrison should get a look in the big-league rotation at some point in 2026. Read Past Outlooks