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3 Carlos Rodón destinations that would break Giants fans hearts

By Miranda Remaklus

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 31: Carlos Rodon #16 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on July 31, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 31: Carlos Rodon #16 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on July 31, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Carlos Rodon, San Francisco Giants (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Carlos Rodon will likely not be back in the Bay Area in 2023. Where could Rodon move on to that would crush the San Fransisco Giants faithful?

Rodón chose to opt out of the remainder of his two-year contract worth $44 million with the San Francisco Giants. Rodon activated the opt-out clause after pitching more than 110 innings in 2022.

He was scheduled to make $22.5 million before the opt-out. The Giants presented Rodón with a qualifying offer. San Francisco will receive draft pick compensation if he signs with another team.

Rodón was 14-8 in 31 games pitched in 2022. He earned a 2.88 ERA in 178 innings, striking out 237 batters. The lefthander primarily uses a four-seam fastball and a slider. The fastball averages 95.5 mph with an active spin of 95 percent. The slider averages 85.4 mph with an active spin of 29 percent.

Rodón has the type of stuff many teams seek this offseason — an innings-eating, strike-throwing lefty with good off-speed stuff. Rodon could make well above what the final year of the Giants’ contract could have netted him. Rodon, represented by Boras Corp., should go after that money.

Giants fans will likely be upset no matter where Rodón lands if it’s not in San Fransisco. But where could Rodon go that would break the hearts of fans in the Bay area?

Carlos Rodon going to Texas Rangers could hurt Giants fans

The Rangers, now managed by former Giants skipper Bruce Bochy, are expected to be very active this offseason. They have made significant changes and seem ready to win after acquiring Corey Seager last offseason.

While Bochy and Rodon never worked together in San Francisco, the connection of the two being former Giants potentially heading to Texas, who San Fran played in the World Series in 2010, may create significant anxiety for Giants fans.  Rodon would join returning Rangers pitching coach and former Cardinals pitching coach Mike Maddux, who excels in working with off-speed pitchers.

Rodon would join a rotation with Jon Gray, Jake Odorizzi, and Martin Perez. Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker aren’t far behind. Not bad, considering this will likely not be the only significant move the Rangers make this offseason.

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