SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Right-hander Johnny Cueto will be staying with the San Francisco Giants.
Cueto had the option to opt out of his contract that runs through 2021. The team said Sunday the pitcher had decided to remain with the Giants.
The 31-year-old Cueto was hampered by injuries this season, going 8-8 with a 4.52 ERA in 25 starts. Manager Bruce Bochy and general manager Bobby Evans both had been optimistic that Cueto would stick around.
Cueto had the choice to leave after the second year of his $130 million, six-year contract he signed before the 2016 season.
Left-hander Madison Bumgarner and Cueto make a tough 1-2 left-right punch at the top of the Giants’ rotation.
After high expectations coming out of spring training, San Francisco (64-98) finished last in the NL West and just avoided the franchise’s first 100-loss season since 1985.
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