Blake Snell to Debut for Giants Against Nationals on April 8
The two-time Cy Young Award winner, Blake Snell, is set to make his first appearance for the San Francisco Giants next Monday.
- Blake Snell, who signed a $62 million, two-year deal with the Giants, is scheduled to make his debut on April 8 against the Washington Nationals.
- Snell has been participating in extended spring training to build up his arm and is expected to throw a simulated game this Wednesday.
- The left-hander was 14-9 with a 2.25 ERA last year for the San Diego Padres, earning him the National League Cy Young Award.
- Nick Avila, a right-hander, has been added to the Giants' bullpen after an impressive season at Triple-A Sacramento.
- Avila will be the fifth player to make his Major League debut with the Giants this year, joining others like Jung Hoo Lee and Kai-Wei Teng.