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Could this right-hander’s spot in the SF Giants’ rotation be in jeopardy?
- Right-Handed pitcher Jordan Hicks struggled in his ninth start for the San Francisco Giants on May 14, 2025, at Oracle Park.
- Hicks entered the rotation after spring training but has faced difficulty replicating his strong March 31 debut, when he struck out six and allowed no earned runs.
- On May 14, Hicks lasted just over two innings, allowing five earned runs and seven hits before being replaced by right-hander Hayden Birdsong, who gave up a three-run homer.
- Hicks’ season record is 1-5 with a 6.75 ERA, the fifth-highest among 108 MLB starters with at least nine starts, highlighting a steep decline from his 4.07 ERA in 2024.
- Manager Bob Melvin and team management may consider moving Hicks from the rotation to the bullpen, with Birdsong and Kyle Harrison as potential rotation replacements.
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Marin Independent Journal
Could this right-hander’s spot in the SF Giants’ rotation be in jeopardy?
SAN FRANCISCO – Jordan Hicks had lost six straight decisions as a starting pitcher last season when the Giants decided to move the right-hander from the rotation to the bullpen. With wins once again proving to be elusive for Hicks in 2025, manager Bob Melvin could soon be tempted to make a similar move. Hicks, making his ninth start of the season on Wednesday, didn’t pitch poorly but was still charged with five earned runs on seven hits in what …
Where Giants' rotation stands after Hicks' shortest start of '25
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants have largely resisted the urge to shake things up amid tough stretches this year, but they’ve reached the point where they may have to consider making a notable change to their starting rotation. Jordan Hicks lasted only two-plus innings in an 8-7 loss that sealed
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