US EditionJordan Hicks Accepts Move to Bullpen but Hopes to Return to Giants Rotation
- Giants manager Bob Melvin announced on Saturday a pitching role switch involving Jordan Hicks and Hayden Birdsong ahead of a nine-game road trip starting after their homestand.
- Melvin explained the change aims to promote Birdsong, a 23-year-old reliever with a 1-0 record and 2.31 ERA, to a front-line starter while Hicks, 28, accepts moving to the bullpen after struggling as a starter.
- Hayden Birdsong is scheduled to take the mound for his season debut on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals as the Giants wrap up their homestand, while Hicks looked back thoughtfully on his five starts, posting a 1-5 record with a 6.55 ERA.
- Melvin noted that Hicks responded positively to his new role, while Birdsong shared his enthusiasm, saying, "I'm definitely excited." Additionally, Melvin mentioned that injured utility infielder Casey Schmitt is showing good progress in his recovery.
- The changes in player roles indicate strategic adjustments to reinforce the Giants as they embark on a nine-game series away from home, facing opponents in Washington, Detroit, and Miami, while Hicks aims to boost his performance and increase his chances of returning to the starting rotation through his time in the bullpen.
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Idaho Press
Jordan Hicks accepts move to bullpen but hopes to return to Giants rotation
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Hicks is accepting his move to the San Francisco Giants bullpen but wants to return to the rotation.
Oroville Mercury-Register
How Hayden Birdsong, Jordan Hicks reacted to SF Giants rotation swap
SAN FRANCISCO — Hayden Birdsong of the Giants came to Oracle Park Sunday knowing he wasn’t going to pitch in the final game of a three-game series against the Athletics. And he’s fine with that. Things are more uncertain with Jordan Hicks. While going back to the bullpen isn’t something Hicks wanted, he’s not going to make any waves. Birdsong will make his first start of the season Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals, the second of a th…
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Giants Move Jordan Hicks To Bullpen
The Giants have moved right-hander Jordan Hicks into a bullpen role. Hicks’s spot in the starting rotation will go to right-hander Hayden Birdsong, who is now slated to start for San Francisco against the Royals on May 20. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle first suggested that the club was discussing the possibility of taking Hicks out of the rotation this afternoon, and manager Bob Melvin later confirmed the change to reporters (incl…
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