On Friday, the San Francisco Giants signed one of the top available relievers—as a starter. Jordan Hicks, of triple-digit sinker fame, will get $44 million over four years to try to work out of the rotation. Hicks, 27, made eight starts for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2022, only once lasting five innings; otherwise he has quietly been one of the most dominant bullpen arms in the sport.
Stephanie Apstein and Emma Baccellieri weigh in on what the move means for Hicks himself, for the team and for the sport.
