LG Twins have secured right‑hander Tristan Beck on a one‑year pact, guaranteeing $878,000—$300K signing bonus plus $578K salary.
Beck was cut by the Giants on Monday as they trimmed the 40‑man roster. Though San Francisco likely planned to outright him, his representatives pushed for an unconditional release to chase the overseas deal. The Stanford alum embarks on his first foreign stint after nine seasons in the minors.
A former Braves draft pick, Beck was dealt to San Francisco for Mark Melancon while still in A‑ball. He broke into the majors in 2023, serving mainly as a low‑leverage reliever over four seasons. In my view, his inconsistent Triple‑A shuttles and a 2024 aneurysm sidelined his progress.
Beck posted a respectable rookie year, logging 85 innings with a 3.93 ERA. An aneurysm limited his 2024 work, leaving him with a 4.76 ERA and a modest 16% strikeout rate over the last two years. This season he struck out 25 of 39⅔ Triple‑A batters, posting a 4.54 ERA. Though he’s been a reliever since 2022, the KBO may slot him into the rotation. Will his guaranteed paycheck revive his career trajectory?