Faced with the possibility of Carlos Rodón accepting a long-term contract elsewhere, it appears the Giants are taking a “strength in numbers” approach to filling the void in their starting rotation.
On Tuesday, they agreed to terms with right-hander Ross Stripling, bringing their number of capable starters to seven, after adding lefty Sean Manaea on an identical deal Sunday night. The deal, which was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan and later confirmed by the club, will pay Stripling $7.5 million next season and $12.5 million in 2024 if he opts in for a second year. It also includes a $5 million signing bonus.
Stripling, 33, went 10-4 with a 3.01 ERA for the Blue Jays in 134⅓ innings last season. He gives the Giants flexibility, in that he can both start and pitch out of relief. Of his 32 appearances, 24 were in the starting rotation, and eight were out of the bullpen.
