Reports: LHP Blake Snell opts out of Giants deal

Field Level Media|published: Fri 1st November, 18:27 2024

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Sep 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

After just one year with San Francisco, two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell will test free agency, opting out of the second year of his contract with the Giants, according to multiple reports Friday.

Snell, 31, signed a two-year deal with San Francisco in the spring that would have paid him $38.5 million in 2025. However, Snell and his agent, Scott Boras, were widely expected to opt out and test the market for even more.

After a rough start to the season that included two trips to the injured list, Snell returned in July and impressed down the stretch. He struck out 114 batters on his way to a 1.23 ERA over his final 14 starts, which included his first career no-hitter on Aug. 2 against the Cincinnati Reds.

Snell won his first Cy Young Award with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018 and added another with the San Diego Padres in 2023.

A first-round pick of the Rays in 2011, Snell has a 76-58 career record with a 3.19 ERA in 211 starts with the Rays (2016-20), Padres (2021-23) and Giants.

--Field Level Media