SAN FRANCISCO–The Giants entered the offseason looking to make a splash and five weeks later, they’re preparing to hire an executive who has a track record of creating waves.
According to a report from The San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants are planning to hire Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi as their president of baseball operations. A source confirmed Zaidi will leave his post with one year on his contract to take over the top role in the Giants’ front office.
Zaidi, 41, will report directly to Giants CEO Larry Baer and is expected to be given the authority to build out the rest of the front office, which will allow him to hire the franchise’s next general manager.