He arrived in Arizona on Nov. 15, giving the Illinois native the opportunity to put on his cleats and start throwing outside much earlier than he normally would. He’s also been working closely with the Giants’ cadre of new pitching coaches — including Frank Anderson, Justin Meccage and Christian Wonders — to try to make some adjustments that he hopes will get him back on track in 2026.
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