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Mon Mar 412:46Jordan Hicks Working On Changeup
San Francisco Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks has been working on his split-changeup as he transitions from a relieving to a starting role with the Giants this year. Hicks threw the pitch hardly ever in his relief role at the back of the bullpen, but he's been working on it a lot this offseason and is expected to use it more to help him transition into a starting role in 2024. The 27-year-old hasn't had great results so far in Cactus League games, but he likes the feel he has for the pitch. The hard-throwing right-hander threw a total of 66 2/3 innings in a relief role in 2023 and has never gone beyond 105 frames in a single season, so fantasy managers should expect Hicks' upside to be rather limited in his first year in the Bay Area, even if he sticks in the rotation all year.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Shayna RubinRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 1821:03Giants To Use Jordan Hicks As "Conventional Starter"
The San Francisco Giants are committed to using right-hander Jordan Hicks as a "conventional starter" in 2024, and he'll start the year stretched out to five innings and/or 75 pitches. Hicks is excited for the opportunity to be a starter that he hasn't yet received in the big leagues. The 27-year-old hard-throwing right-hander has never thrown more than 77 2/3 innings in the big leagues in a single season, and durability hasn't exactly been his strong suit, so it's a bit of a risk turning him into a starter. He'll also be on an innings limit in his first year in San Francisco, which will surely limit his fantasy ceiling. But Hicks throws as hard as anyone in the majors and had career-highs in strikeouts (81) and strikeout rate (28.4%) in 65 2/3 relief innings for the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays in 2023. Pitching half his games in San Fran will also make him appealing when he's on the mound.
Source: San Jose Mercury News - Danny EmermanRotoBaller.com
Fri Jan 1214:23Jordan Hicks Inks Four-Year Pact With Giants
Free-agent right-hander Jordan Hicks has signed a four-year, $44 million deal with the San Francisco Giants. In a little bit of a surprising twist, the Giants plan to use Hicks as a starter rather than out of the back end of their bullpen. Just eight of Hicks' 212 big-league appearances have been starts, and the results have been quite different, as he sports a 5.47 ERA in a 26 1/3-inning sample as a starter versus a 3.65 ERA in 217 frames as a reliever for his career. The move is even more surprising, considering the 27-year-old is coming off of a big bounce-back season out of the bullpen, posting a 3.29 ERA alongside a career-best 28.4% strikeout rate across 65 appearances between the Cardinals and Blue Jays in 2023. Coming off of a 65 2/3-inning season, it's unclear how many starts Hicks will be able to make with a history of arm injuries to consider as well.
Source: Jeff PassanRotoBaller.com
Thu Dec 7 202314:43Jordan Hicks Being Eyed By Yankees
Free-agent reliever Jordan Hicks is receiving interest from the New York Yankees on the open market. The right-hander is coming off a bounce-back season split between the Cardinals and Blue Jays, as he tossed a 3.29 ERA across 65 appearances, recording 12 saves in the process. The 27-year-old posted a 5.40 ERA in 10 outings coming off of Tommy John surgery in the 2021 season and worked to a 4.84 mark in the 2022 campaign, but looked far more like his earlier career self in the 2023 campaign. The flame-thrower averaged 100.3 mph on his four-seam fastball in 2023 versus a 98 mph average in 2022, while he also averaged 100.2 mph on his sinker, a pitch he used more than 64% of the time. The Yankees are likely in the market for pitching following Wednesday's seven-player deal with the Padres for Juan Soto in which they sent four pitchers to San Diego.
Source: Chris Kirschner and Brendan Kuty -- The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 29 202300:56Jordan Hicks Notches 12th Save Of Season Monday
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Hicks earned his 12th save of the season in Monday's 6-3 win over the Nationals. Hicks came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first two outs on a flyout and a groundout, allowed a walk, and ended the game with a groundout. Jordan Romano pitched 1 2/3 innings in Sunday's game, so he was likely unavailable to close this one out. While Hicks has pitched well this season with a 3.74 ERA and 11.72 K/9 rate, his fantasy value remains capped as Romano is the clear primary closer for the Blue Jays.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 9 202321:51Jordan Hicks Records Save On Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Hicks was called upon to record the final out of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The right-hander entered the game with two outs and a runner on with a one-run lead in the ninth inning. He was able to record the final out of the game and earn his 11th save and his third with Toronto. The expectation is that Hicks will continue getting save chances until Jordan Romano (back) returns.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 8 202300:41Jordan Hicks Escapes With 10th Save Of Season Monday
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Hicks picked up his 10th save of the season in Monday's 3-1 win over the Guardians. Hicks entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two. He hit the first batter he faced and allowed a single, got the first two outs on a groundout and a flyout, allowed a walk to load the bases, and got the final out on a groundout. The 26-year-old has now converted both of his save opportunities since joining the Blue Jays and should be in line for more with Jordan Romano (back) on the injured list with lower-back inflammation. Erik Swanson has also converted both of his save opportunities in that time, so both Hicks and Swanson may be worth a look in roto leagues.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 30 202316:48Blue Jays Acquire Jordan Hicks In Trade To Boost Bullpen
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded for St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks in exchange for right-handed pitchers Sem Robberse and Adam Kloffenstein. Robberse represents Toronto's No. 7 prospect, per Pipeline. The Jays waste little time enhancing their bullpen after Jordan Romano (back) hit the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The flame-throwing Hicks has revitalized his career to a degree in 2023 after several throwing-arm injuries slowed him in recent years following 2019 Tommy John surgery. The 26-year-old quickly seized the interim closing role in St. Louis in the absence of Ryan Helsley (forearm), piling up eight saves since June 17. Walks remain an Achilles heel, but Hicks totes a 3.67 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and 31.2% strikeout rate through 41 2/3 innings to his new club. The right-hander has a chance to secure Toronto's temporary ninth-inning gig right away, but Hicks would stand to lose a substantial share of save chances upon Romano's eventual return.
Source: Jeff PassanRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 28 202312:22Rangers Aggressively Pursuing Jordan Hicks
The Texas Rangers are aggressively pursuing relief pitcher Jordan Hicks. He'll be a free agent at the end of this season and will be moved only if the Cardinals can't sign him to a contract extension before Tuesday's trade deadline. Hicks and the Cardinals were reportedly close to agreeing on a contract extension several days ago, but apparently they haven't reached the finish line yet. If the Rangers do land Hicks, he'd be joining a closing situation in Texas that already includes lefties William Smith and Aroldis Chapman. Meanwhile in St. Louis, Giovanny Gallegos would most likely become the favorite for saves for the Cards the rest of the season if they trade Hicks away. The hard-throwing 26-year-old has eight saves, a 3.67 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 59 strikeouts in 41 2/3 relief innings in 2023.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob NightengaleRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 25 202318:40Jordan Hicks Nearing Contract Extension
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks is reportedly in contract talks with the organization. The two sides appear to be close on a multi-year contract extension. The expectation is that the deal will get done in the coming days. The right-handed reliever has been filling in as the closer with Ryan Helsley (forearm) sidelined. He currently holds a 3.67 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and 59/24 K/BB ratio across 41 innings this season. Hicks has been a significant piece of their bullpen, so it makes sense that the team would like to keep him around long term.
Source: Katie WooRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 18 202300:22Jordan Hicks Notches Eighth Save Of Season
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks picked up his eighth save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Marlins. Hicks entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth up by two. He allowed a leadoff single, induced a groundball double play, allowed a double and a single, and got the final out on a groundout. The 26-year-old has taken over the closer's role with Ryan Helsley (forearm) on the injured list and has done well, converting seven of eight save opportunities over the last 30 days. Walks have been an issue for him this season with a 5.22 BB/9 rate, but his seemingly secure interim role, 3.86 ERA, and 12.71 K/9 rate make him a must-roster fantasy option at this time.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 8 202316:58Jordan Hicks Fires Scoreless Inning
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks was called upon to hold a three-run lead versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The right-hander allowed two one-out singles, but settled down after that. He struck out Jake Burger before getting Gavin Sheets to line out to end the contest. The hard-throwing righty earned his seventh save of the season. He's looking like a viable closing open while Ryan Helsley (forearm) remains sidelined.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 6 202322:09Jordan Hicks Bounces Back, Notches Save No. 6
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jordan Hicks struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Miami Marlins. He entered the ninth to protect a one-run lead. The 26-year-old blew the save in his previous appearance, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk over a 1/3 of an inning. He bounced back Thursday, tossing a perfect inning to notch his sixth save. Hicks is 6-for-9 in save opportunities while posting a 4.04 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and 54 strikeouts over 35 2/3 innings in 2023. Hicks is the Cardinals' primary closer, while Ryan Helsley (forearm) remains on the injured list. Fantasy managers searching for saves should continue to roll with Hicks in all league formats.
Source: MLBRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 6 202309:06Jordan Hicks Blows Wednesday's Save
St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks came into Wednesday's contest against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He failed to hold their offense at bay, blowing the save and losing the 10-9 game, as he gave up two runs on two hits with one walk and one strikeout. It was Hicks' first blown save since the beginning of May, and after Ryan Helsley (forearm) went down with an injury, he's been the primary ninth-inning arm. The right-hander now owns a 4.15 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 33.3% strikeout rate with five saves across 34.2 innings of work. Fantasy managers can expect Hicks to continue earning save opportunities and should keep starting the right-hander in most formats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 28 202300:54Jordan Hicks Earns Fifth Consecutive Save Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks earned yet another save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Astros. Hicks entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. The 26-year-old's last five appearances have all resulted in saves with Ryan Helsley (forearm) currently on the injured list. Hicks' season numbers are mediocre with a 4.05 ERA, 14.04 K/9 rate, and 5.67 BB/9 rate, but he seems to be the clear favorite for save opportunities in Helsley's absence. The former prospect throws very hard and clearly generates strikeouts, making him worth a look in all leagues at this time.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 26 202302:41Jordan Hicks Posts Another Save
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks picked up his fourth save of the season on Sunday, shutting down the Chicago Cubs to earn a 7-5 victory in the London Series. Hicks allowed one run to score but held on from there, striking out a pair in the process. The flamethrower has now registered the Cardinals' last four saves with usual closer Ryan Helsley (forearm) out. Hicks has pitched much better in the closer role than he was previously, and has given manager Oliver Marmol something to consider when Helsley returns. He should be owned in any leagues where saves matter as a solid short-term play with some potential to be of long-term value.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 25 202312:44Jordan Hicks Available On Sunday In London
St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks (illness), who was unavailable for Saturday's game in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs due to an illness going around the team's clubhouse, is back with the team on Sunday and is available to pitch. Hicks emerged as the closer with Ryan Helsley (forearm) out and picked up saves on three straight days last week. And with the Cardinals holding a three-run lead currently on the Cubs in London on Sunday, there's a good chance we'll see Hicks in the series finale. The hard-throwing 26-year-old right-hander has gone 1-4 in 2023 with a 4.02 ERA (3.27 FIP), 1.50 WHIP, three saves, 21 walks and 49 strikeouts in 31 1/3 relief innings for the Red Birds this year.
Source: MLB.com - John DentonRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 24 202312:10Jordan Hicks Under The Weather, Unavailable Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks (illness) will not be available for the first contest of a two-series set against the division-rival Chicago Cubs in London on Saturday. Hicks is at the hotel sick. A bug is currently floating around in St. Louis' clubhouse. It remains to be seen if Hicks will be feeling any better on Sunday. If a save situation arises for the Red Birds on Saturday, it will most likely be handled by right-hander Giovanny Gallegos. The 26-year-old Hicks hasn't had many save opportunities this year for the last-place Cardinals, and he's gone 1-4 with a 4.02 ERA (3.27 FIP), 1.50 WHIP, three saves, 21 walks and 49 strikeouts in 31 1/3 relief frames. He should be available to close games again sooner than later.
Source: Belleville News - Jeff JonesRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 19 202301:02Jordan Hicks Notches Another Save Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks tossed a scoreless ninth to secure his second consecutive save over the New York Mets, this time closing out an 8-7 win. This is starting to become a story, as presumed closer Giovanny Gallegos should have been available for this one, but was held out in favor of Hicks once the Cardinals took the lead in the top of the ninth. The hard-throwing righty now holds a 4.15 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 48 strikeouts in 30 IP. With these back-to-back saves, Hicks becomes an interesting option for fantasy managers in need of saves, at least until Ryan Helsley returns.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 17 202323:07Jordan Hicks Slams Door On Mets For First Save
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks struck out a trio of batters for a hitless ninth inning to safeguard a 5-3 win over the New York Mets on Saturday. The 26-year-old obtained his first save of the year. Presumed interim closer Giovanny Gallegos got the eighth inning in this one. Hicks seems to be in the mix for closing duties and is worth a look in deep fantasy leagues with Ryan Helsley (forearm) sidelined and Gallegos having blown his most recent save chance on June 14. The flame-throwing righty has fanned 48 with a 4.30 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 29 1/3 innings this season. Hicks is up in the top-five percent of baseball in average exit velocity against in 2023, but walks (6.4 BB/9) have plagued him.
Source: Yahoo SportsRotoBaller.com
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