Ha-seong Kim and Sean Manea, who ate together with the San Diego Padres this year, found a new team.
‘New York Post’ columnist John Heyman reported on the 12th (Korean time), “Manea signed a two-year, $25 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.”
San Francisco announced a large-scale investment this offseason, and finally succeeded 안전놀이터 in reinforcing the starting pitcher. Manea is 8-9 with a 4.96 ERA in 30 appearances this season. He was in good form at the beginning of the season, but suffered a slump as he posted an earned run average in the 7-point range in August and September.
However, with the experience of winning 10 games three times in 2017, 2018 and 2021, it is evaluated that he can take on the 3rd and 4th starters. He is a very suitable pitcher to strengthen the starting rotation.
Many media speculated that Manea’s signing had alienated him from Carlos Rodon. Rodon has done well this season with a 14-8 ERA of 2.88 in a San Francisco uniform. He opted out after the season, and was named one of the biggest starters this offseason.
As a result, many teams want him, and Rodon wants at least seven years and $100 million. With the possibility of a transfer being very high, the plan is to fill the vacancy of left-handed starters to some extent by recruiting Manea.