The San Francisco Giants have officially announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks to a four-year, $44 million contract, which includes performance bonuses that could add up to an additional $2 million each year based on innings pitched. Hicks, who has previously faced challenges as a starter due to injuries, is set to earn $6 million in 2024, followed by $12 million annually from 2025 to 2027, along with a $2 million signing bonus. He will also make a $40k donation to the Giants Community Fund in 2024 and $60k each season from 2025-27. The Giants have expressed their commitment to Hicks as a conventional starter, with President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi and manager Bob Melvin confirming that he will begin the year stretched out to a 5/75 pitch count. Hicks is excited about his new four-seam fastball and the offseason preparation that he believes will set him up for success as a starter. Meanwhile, the Giants are also reportedly pursuing Blake Snell, the 2023 NL Cy Young winner, as a potential addition to their rotation, although Snell's market has been surprisingly quiet this offseason.
New Giants flamethrower Jordan Hicks is embracing his transition to a starting pitcher and the team is confident he can be a staple atop the rotation (via @MWagaman) https://t.co/NxUKrXzMRJ
Hicks is excited to deploy a new four-seam fastball and believes his offseason preparation will set him up for success as a starter https://t.co/GGORzDi6r2
Giants agree to a 4-year deal with RHP Jordan Hicks for $44m. Hicks will earn $6m in 2024 and $12m per season from 2025-27 while also receiving a one-time $2m signing bonus. He’ll make a $40k donation to the Giants Community Fund in 2024 & $60k donation each season from 2025-27.
Farhan Zaidi made it clear the Giants view Hicks as a starter 👀 https://t.co/UuC9N9VjrI
Jordan Hicks on how injuries prevented him from succeeding as a starting pitcher in 2022 and why he's confident he will have better success with the Giants 🔽 https://t.co/Ff8z9eAaOK
Media just met with Jordan Hicks, Farhan Zaidi and Bob Melvin -SF committed to Hicks as a "conventional starter." Will start year stretched out to 5/75. -Hicks excited for starting opportunity he feels he hasn't yet gotten in MLB. Said a "few" teams offered him chance to start. https://t.co/CiQgNCcnlB
Giants announce Jordan Hicks' contract has up to $2 million in performance bonuses in each year of the contract for MLB IP: $83,333 each for 100, 110, 120, and 130 IP; $166,667 each for 140, 150, 160 and 170 IP, $333,333 each for 180 & 190 IP and $333,334 for 200 IP.
Jordan Hicks' deal with Giants is official https://t.co/HZTg9QzcYN
Jordan Hicks passes physical, Giants announce his four-year, $44 million deal. The breakdown: 6M in 2024, 12M in 2025, 2026, 2027, plus 2M signing bonus.
Alex Cobb recovering from hip surgery, hopes for early return to Giants’ rotation, and his thoughts on the team’s offseason - and pursuit of his former teammate Blake Snell: https://t.co/EAdjfeSbtl via @sfchronicle
Patrick (@pc_nyyankees) breaks down Blake Snell's 2023 season and how he can impact a team in 2024. https://t.co/i68sim135L https://t.co/5QUtWfZcYT
Blake Snell is one of the top free agents available this offseason, yet the 2023 NL Cy Young winner isn't gaining traction on the market. Our @Real1SC examines why he the Snell market has been so quiet: https://t.co/SPGdhRzAmg
Is Blake Snell an option for the #Mets to upgrade their rotation? @martinonyc discusses what he's hearing about the Snell market, @NYNJHarper and @Todd_Zeile on his fit in New York https://t.co/FCCfW5mB6m