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The St. Louis Cardinals' decision to part ways with former top prospect Jordan Hicks is looking worse as he thrives with the San Francisco Giants, excelling in his first two starts as a starting pitcher. The Cardinals' choice to let Hicks go and their subsequent pitching staff decisions are drawing criticism as Hicks proves himself elsewhere, highlighting a missed opportunity for St. Louis.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Tristan Beck is seeing team doctors for right hand discomfort, adding to the team's early Spring Training pitching concerns following Keaton Winn's elbow issue. The team's focus on a young rotation means opportunities for prospects like Mason Black and Kyle Harrison, who impressed in his first spring start. With uncertainties surrounding the pitching staff, the Giants are relying on their young talent to step up and fill the void.
The San Francisco Giants have traded outfielder Mitch Haniger and starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani to the Seattle Mariners for veteran left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray, along with roughly $3 million in cash considerations to balance the financials. Ray, a former Cy Young winner, is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is expected to return mid-2024 season. Haniger and DeSclafani have both faced recent injuries, with Haniger struggling in his performance and DeSclafani ending the last two seasons with injuries. The trade aims to bolster the Giants' pitching depth, while Haniger returns to his former team where he previously excelled.
The San Francisco Giants have traded outfielder Mitch Haniger and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for 2021 Cy Young winner Robbie Ray. Ray is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is expected to return after the All-Star break. The Giants have compensated for the salary differences by sending $3 million to Seattle. This trade follows a series of roster changes for both teams, with the Mariners also signing catcher/DH Mitch Garver and the Giants having previously missed out on free agents Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
The San Francisco Giants have traded outfielder Mitch Haniger and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani to the Seattle Mariners for left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray, a former Cy Young winner. The Giants will also send approximately $3 million in cash considerations to the Mariners. Ray, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery and expected to return mid-2024 season, had a strong performance in 2022, while Haniger and DeSclafani have faced recent injury challenges. This trade aims to bolster the Giants' pitching depth for the upcoming season.
Farhan Zaidi, the president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants, has indicated the team's interest in adding depth to the shortstop position and starting pitching through trades. Despite the potential of young shortstop Marco Luciano, Zaidi is considering a veteran with flexibility and options for the role. Additionally, the Giants are looking to bolster their starting rotation to compete in the NL West, seeking a co-ace to join Logan Webb. This comes after the Giants have missed out on top free agents and are experiencing a playoff drought.