Getty Sean Hjelle pitches against the Braves on July 22, 2025. On Friday November 7, 2025, the San Francisco Giants announced that right handed pitcher Sean Hjelle elected free agency.  This essentially means that the Giants and Hjelle have let his contract expire , so expect him to leave San Francisco and try to sign with another team.  In 4 seasons with the Giants from 2022-25, Hjelle had a 7-8 record and a 5.11 career ERA. He struck out 145 batters in 149.2 innings.  Hjelle seemed to be