US EditionJordan Hicks, the First Piece of the Rafael Devers Trade, Activated by Red Sox
SUFFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, JUN 28 – Jordan Hicks returned to the Red Sox bullpen after rehab at Triple-A Worcester, consistently throwing fastballs over 99 mph and expected to fill a key late-inning role, team said.
- On Friday, Red Sox reliever Jordan Hicks topped out at 100.1 mph in a scoreless fifth inning during his second rehab outing at Worcester, with activation expected when the Reds visit Boston Monday.
- In the aftermath of the June 15 blockbuster trade, the Red Sox acquired reliever Jordan Hicks from the Giants, who had been sidelined with right toe inflammation and made two rehab appearances at Triple-A Worcester.
- Pitch-Tracking shows Hicks averaged 99.3 mph with his sinker, maintaining triple-digit velocity as a Cardinals reliever, with manager Alex Cora emphasizing caution before activation.
- The Red Sox activated Jordan Hicks before Monday's game, optioned Zack Kelly, and assigned Hicks as the primary setup man to closer Aroldis Chapman.
- More broadly, the Red Sox aim to unlock Hicks’s velocity potential, amid fan skepticism over trades like Betts and Devers, seeking a crucial bullpen boost.
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Red Sox activate reliever Jordan Hicks from IL
Hicks was acquired in the Rafael Devers trade and has yet to pitch for Boston.
Jordan Hicks, the first piece of the Rafael Devers’ trade, activated by Red Sox - Boston News, Weather, Sports
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox brought in their first piece of the Rafael Devers’ trade two weeks ago when they activated right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list Monday. To make room for him, they optioned right-hander Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester. Kelly left Sunday’s 5-3 loss to Toronto with right oblique tightness, but manager Alex Cora said before Monday’s game against Cincinnati that he was fine. The 28-year-old…
Red Sox activate hard-throwing reliever acquired in Rafael Devers trade
Two weeks after he was acquired in the Rafael Devers blockbuster, Jordan Hicks is officially active. The Red Sox announced they had activated the hard-throwing right-hander prior to Monday’s series opener against Cincinnati. To clear space on the roster the club optioned right-hander Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester. Earlier in the day the club also activated infielder Marcelo Mayer from the bereavement leave list and optioned infielder Nick Sog…
Red Sox P Hicks looks forward to role after being acquired in Devers trade
BOSTON (AP) — Jordan Hicks saw the Boston Red Sox wanted him as a free agent when they made a push after the 2023 season. Two weeks ago, he was surprised that they were able to get him while he’s still on the injured list when they shipped Rafael Devers off to San Francisco. “I was little bit surprised,” Hicks
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