Jordan Hicks is one of the best relievers available on the Major League free agent market, to the point that the New York Yankees and Houston Astros have him on their radar.
In fact, MLB Network revealed that the Bombers and Sidereals are the main teams that have shown interest in the 27-year-old right-hander, who finished 2023 doing a notable job for the Toronto Blue Jays, a squad that in turn acquired him in the middle of the course since St. Louis Cardinals.
Hicks went 3-9 with a 3.29 ERA with eight saves last year, but improved to 2-3 with a 2.63 ERA in 24.0 innings with the Blue Jays, while also getting the ball in his only four chances.
The Yankees are looking to strengthen their pitching overall, although emphasizing a first-line starter and a reliever to help closer Clay Holmes in the decisive innings. Meanwhile, the Astros want to find a guaranteed replacement for Dominican Héctor Neris, who is also in free agency and unlikely to return to Minute Maid Park in 2024.
After collecting 1.8 million dollars in 2023; In the last tournament eligible for arbitration, Jordan Hicks wants to get a multi-year agreement that will bring him around US$5,000,000 per tournament. According to the aforementioned media, New York and Houston are two franchises willing to give the flamethrower what he asks for.
2024-01-11 18:12:55
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