Dec 14, 2015
Report: Giants sign Cueto to six-year deal
Johnny Cueto appears to be headed to the West Coast. According to John Heyman of CBS, the San Francisco Giants have reached a six-year, $130 million deal with the ace pitcher, pending a physical.
TSN.ca Staff
Johnny Cueto appears to be headed to the West Coast.
According to John Heyman of CBS, the San Francisco Giants have reached a six-year, $130 million deal with the ace pitcher, pending a physical. Heyman reports the contract also has opt-out clause after two years.
Cueto, 29, began last season with the Cincinnati Reds before being traded to the Kansas City Royals.
Between the two teams, he posted an 11-13 record with a 3.44 ERA in 32 games. He struck out 176 batters and walked 46 while pitching two complete game shutouts.
In the postseason, he recorded a 2-1 record with a 5.40 ERA in four games while winning the World Series with the Royals.