Blake Snell Eyes Free Agency After Stellar Second Half with Giants

The Giants pitcher is expected to opt out of his contract, seeking a long-term deal with a playoff contender.

Blake Snell decided not to pitch in the Giants' penultimate game of the season, ending his 2024 campaign.
Snell had a rocky start to the season but finished strong with a 1.23 ERA and 114 strikeouts over his final 14 starts.
The 31-year-old pitcher is likely to opt out of his two-year, $62 million contract to enter free agency.
Snell expressed his desire to sign a long-term deal with a team that has postseason aspirations.
Giants' President Farhan Zaidi confirmed that retaining Snell will be a priority but expects strong competition from other teams.