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Teh Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox completed a trade on Sunday, involving pitching prospects and veteran right-hander Jordan Hicks. The White Sox acquired Hicks and right-hander David sandlin, along with cash and two players to be named later. In return, the Red Sox received right-hander Gage Ziehl and a player to be named later.MLB.com
The Red Sox are covering $8 million of the remaining $25 million owed to Hicks over the next two seasons as part of the deal. ESPN
Jordan Hicks: A Career Overview
Jordan Hicks, 29, began his Major League Baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018, serving as a key bullpen arm. He recorded 24 saves in 2018 and followed up with 14 saves in 2019, posting a 3.14 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. Baseball-Reference
Hicks did not pitch in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He faced a setback in May 2021 with a shoulder inflammation that sidelined him for the remainder of the season.he was then traded to the Toronto blue Jays in July 2023, where he recorded four saves. MLB.com Player Profile
Prior to the trade to Boston, Hicks signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the San Francisco Giants in January 2024.He made 42 appearances, including 29 starts, but struggled with a 6.47 ERA in 2025 before being traded to the Red Sox for Rafael devers in June. Spotrac
Throughout his career, Hicks has a 17-35 record with a 4.41 ERA in 275 games, totaling 409 strikeouts in 420 1/3 innings pitched.
David Sandlin: Rising Pitching Prospect
David Sandlin, 24, split the 2025 season between the Boston Portland sea Dogs (Double-A) and the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A). Originally drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round of the 2022 MLB draft, Sandlin has a career minor league record of 13-12 with a 4.69 ERA across 232 innings.MiLB.com
Gage Ziehl: Yankees Draft Pick Heads to Boston
Gage Ziehl, 22, was drafted by the New york Yankees in the fourth round of the 2024 draft. He spent the latter part of the 2025 season with the Chicago White Sox‘s High-A affiliate, the Winston-Salem Dash, where he went 2-2 with a 4.01 ERA in six starts. Baseball-Reference
Key Takeaways
- The White Sox acquired veteran reliever Jordan Hicks to bolster their bullpen.
- The Red
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