Hacker agreed Thursday with the Nexen Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization on a one-year, $300,000 contract, Jee-ho Yoo of Yonhap News reports.

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The 35-year-old Hacker last appeared in the majors in 2012 with the Giants before spending the subsequent five seasons overseas. He'll elect to stick around on the other side of the Pacific for at least one more year, assuming the roster spot of another former MLB reliever in Esmil Rogers, who was released by Nexen in a corresponding move.

Former Giants right-hander Eric Hacker has agreed to a deal with the NC Dinos of the Korean Baseball Organization. Hacker, who will turn 30 in March, has allowed eight earned runs over 18 innings during his brief time in the majors. He'll join the Dinos' starting rotation.

Eric Hacker is nearing agreement on a contract with the NC Dinos of the Korean Baseball Organization. Hacker allowed 14 hits and six earned runs in 9 2/3 innings last season with the Giants. The 29-year-old right-hander will join the NC Dinos' starting rotation.

Giants signed RHP Eric Hacker to a minor league contract. Hacker elected free agency after being waived by the Giants earlier this offseason. The deal is expected to include an invite to spring training.

Giants purchased the contract of RHP Eric Hacker from Triple-A Fresno. Hacker posted a 5.59 ERA over four appearances for the Giants in 2012. He'll likely wind up back at Triple-A to start 2013.

Giants released RHP Eric Hacker. Hacker cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and elected free agency. The 29-year-old right-hander will look to continue his career elsewhere as organizational depth.

Giants sent RHP Eric Hacker outright to Triple-A Fresno.

Giants optioned RHP Eric Hacker to Triple-A Fresno. There has not yet been a corresponding move, but it's expected that Shane Loux will be recalled on Sunday. Hacker has posted a 5.19 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 7/2 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings with the Giants this season. He'll likely return when rosters expand in September.

Giants recalled RHP Eric Hacker from Triple-A Fresno. Hacker holds a 3.95 ERA and 99/42 K/BB ratio over 143 2/3 innings in 24 starts at the Triple-A level this year. He'll be used as a long man out of the bullpen.

Giants optioned RHP Eric Hacker to Triple-A Fresno. Hacker wasn't terrible in his first career start, but was only called up to keep the rest of the Giants rotation on schedule. It's possible he could reappear in the majors at some point.