Jordan Hicks’ time in SF Giants’ rotation is coming to an end — for now

DENVER — The Giants will give Jordan Hicks the ball Sunday for his 20th start of the season, already more than twice his career total entering this season, but that figure won’t reach 30. More likely than not it won’t reach 25.

Hicks’ time in the Giants’ starting rotation is coming to an end, manager Bob Melvin confirmed.

Exactly when and the precise nature of his next role are still to be determined, but once Robbie Ray and Alex Cobb are ready to be activated from the injured list ...