Trevor Hildenberger

Trevor Hildenberger

33-Year-Old PitcherP
 Free Agent  
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$Signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Giants in February of 2023. Released by the Giants in April of 2023.
In search of new organization
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April 23, 2023
The Giants released Hildenberger on Thursday.
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Hildenberger was in the midst of his third season in the Giants organization after re-signing on a minor-league deal in February. After Hildenberger served up 12 runs (10 earned) in 5.2 innings over five relief appearances for Triple-A Sacramento, however, the Giants decided to cut ties with the right-hander. The 32-year-old last appeared in the majors in 2021, when he made two appearances for the Mets.
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Hildenberger looked set to be a key piece of the Minnesota bullpen, but struggled to an 8.36 ERA in 14 innings before being demoted in mid-May. He then spent two months on the injured list with a right flexor mass strain. He didn't fare much better when he returned from the injury with a 4.47 ERA at Triple-A and then gave up six runs in 2.1 innings in three big league appearances in September. Hildenberger doesn't have an overpowering fastball, but the sidewinder is still able to miss bats at a decent clip (8.3 K/9) thanks to a deceptive delivery and solid movement on his secondary pitches. However, Hilldenberger's velocity declined to just an 87.8 mph average fastball last season, which made it hard for him to set up his off-speed offerings. It's hard to read too much into his season given his injury, but he likely faces an uphill battle to win a major league bullpen job until he can prove himself again in the minors.
While Hildenberger doesn't have an overpowering fastball (89.6 mph), the sidewinder is still able to miss bats at a decent clip (8.6 K/9, 12.8% swinging-strike rate) thanks to his deceptive delivery and solid movement on his secondary pitches, notably his changeup. Hildenberger had a 3.33 ERA in the first half, but faded by giving up 27 runs over his final 27 innings. During that span he got a trial at closer, converting 7-of-9 save chances but with an 8.47 ERA and 5.3 BB/9. Hildenberger had trouble with the long ball, giving up 12 home runs on the season. Part of his troubles may have been due to bad luck, as he had a 19.4 HR/FB, though his groundball rate also declined to 46.3% (58.8% in 2017). Despite his late-season struggles, he should figure prominently in the setup corps again.
Hildenberger emerged as one of Minnesota's top bullpen arms last season after being promoted from Triple-A Rochester in June. The rookie kept his composure after he was vaulted into a higher-leverage role following the departure of Brandon Kintzler, notching 12 holds and one save while posting a 3.28 ERA and 25:3 K:BB in 24.2 innings down the stretch. While the sidewinder doesn't have an overpowering fastball -- his sits around 92-93 mph -- he's still able to miss bats at an above-average clip (25.9 percent strikeout rate and 11.8 percent swinging-strike rate in 2017) thanks to his deceptive delivery and solid movement on his secondary pitches, notably his changeup. Hildenberger, who recorded double-digit saves in three consecutive seasons on the farm prior to 2017, could get chances at saves at some point should Fernando Rodney falter, though Addison Reed is likely second in line for the role.
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Rejoins San Francisco
PSan Francisco Giants  
February 6, 2023
Hildenberger re-signed with the Giants on Monday to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
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Activated, heads to Triple-A
PSan Francisco Giants  
September 19, 2022
Hildenberger (undisclosed) was reinstated from Double-A Richmond's 60-day injured list Friday and was assigned to Triple-A Sacramento.
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Rehabbing at Single-A
PSan Francisco Giants  
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September 14, 2022
Hildenberger (undisclosed) began a rehab assignment at Single-A San Jose last week and allowed two earned runs on two hits while striking out one in a one-inning appearance Sunday.
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Out long term at Double-A
PSan Francisco Giants  
Undisclosed
May 2, 2022
Hildenberger (undisclosed) is listed on the 60-day injured list at Double-A Richmond.
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Back with Giants on MiLB pact
PSan Francisco Giants  
November 29, 2021
Hildenberger re-signed Sunday with the Giants on a minor-league contract.
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