Giants re-sign 2018 innings leader Derek Holland to one-year deal

With spring training four weeks away, the Giants on Monday made their first significant player acquisition under their new leadership, re-signing left-handed starter Derek Holland to a one-year, $7 million free-agent contract that could be worth up to $15 million under a second-year option.

The Giants’ 2018 innings leader, who re-established his durability in a comeback season from multiple injuries, was 7-9 with a 3.57 ERA. More significant, Holland stabilized the rotation amid injuries to Madison Bumgarner, Jeff Samardzija and Johnny Cueto.

Holland’s ability to start or relieve also makes him attractive to new president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, who promises more flexibility in how the pitching staff will be used in 2019.