Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner as best pitcher, has opted out of his San Francisco Giants contract after one year, the Major League Baseball club announced Friday.

Left-handed pitcher Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award recipient, opted out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants on Friday to become a free agent, according to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic.

With word that Blake Snell has officially opted out of his deal with the San Francisco Giants, it puts another strong starting pitcher on the market in free age

Left-hander Blake Snell activates the opt-out clause in his contract with the San Francisco Giants, entering free agency in search of a new deal.