Jordan Hicks, who was moved from the Giants' starting rotation to the bullpen, said "things just weren't going the way that we wanted" but "I'm not giving up on myself."

SAN FRANCISCO — Jordan Hicks is accepting his move to the San Francisco Giants bullpen but wants to return to the rotation.

Hicks signed a four-year, $44 million deal with the Giants in January 2024 to join the team as a starter after spending years with the St. Louis Cardinals as a reliever. The right-hander started hot (1.59 ERA in April) but transitioned to the bullpen by late July as the innings added up and fatigue set in.