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SF Giants add a free-agent left-hander to pitching staff

During the Winter Meetings in December, Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi explained the front office hoped to add a left-handed starter to the mix in the team’s rotation.

On Thursday, Zaidi and Co. accomplished that goal with the addition of pitcher Drew Smyly, who signed a one-year contract with San Francisco.

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Smyly, 30, appeared in 25 games and made 21 starts last season as he split time between the Rangers and the Phillies. Smyly struggled with Texas, posting a 8.42 ERA before being designated for assignment but found more success in Philadelphia where he pitched to a 4.