Now that the lockout is over, Major League Baseball free agency has officially restarted, and we have our first big move.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Giants are signing pitcher Carlos Rodón to a two-year, $44 million contract with an opt-out after the first season.
The White Sox drafted Rodón with the third overall pick in the 2014 draft, and the left-hander spent seven total seasons with the team. He battled injuries throughout his time in Chicago, which led to him signing a one-year deal with the White Sox to return last offseason.
Rodón had a career year in 2021, starting 24 games and going 13–5 with a 2.