The White Sox acquired Jordan Hicks mainly to reduce Red Sox payroll while gaining an intriguing prospect, David Sandlin, who ranks among Chicago's top prospects.
Red Sox in Review: As terrible as he was in 2025, Jordan Hicks can be a weapon in 2026
Jordan Hicks produced poor 2025 results, but an elite 97.5 mph sinker with 17 inches of movement and a 68% ground-ball rate indicates likely positive regression.
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