BRANDON BELT NEWS

On bench against left-hander Belt isn't starting Friday's game against San Diego, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Belt will be out of the lineup for the third time this week since left-hander Blake Snell is on the mound for the Padres on Friday. Wilmer Flores is starting at first base while David Villar takes over at the keystone.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Tuesday Belt is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Tyler Gilbert is the second consecutive left-hander starter sent out by Arizona, and Belt will take a seat for the second straight day as a result. The veteran first baseman is 2-for-25 with an RBI, two walks and 11 strikeouts across his past nine games.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Monday Belt is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Belt is stuck in a 4-for-34 (.118) slump and the Giants are facing lefty Madison Bumgarner on Monday, so he will get a day to clear his head. Wilmer Flores will start at first base for the Giants.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito sharp as White Sox complete sweep of Giants 13-4

Lucas Giolito gave up just three hits in six innings to help the Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 13-4 and complete a three-game sweep

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sheets drives in two, White Sox hold off Giants 5-3

Gavin Sheets doubled twice and drove in two runs, and the Chicago White Sox held on for a 5-3 victory against the San Francisco Giants

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting versus southpaw Belt is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Belt is 5-for-26 in 11 games since returning from the injured list June 14, and he'll take a seat Tuesday with lefty Tarik Skubal pitching for Detroit. Darin Ruf will start at first base for San Francisco.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Belt isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Belt has started against just three left-handed pitchers this season, and he'll take a seat with southpaw Mike Minor on the mound for Cincinnati on Saturday. Darin Ruf is starting at first base and batting cleanup.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson homers twice, Braves hold on to beat Giants 7-6

Dansby Swanson hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves built a big lead early before holding off the San Francisco Giants 7-6 for their 18th win in 21 games this month

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breather Thursday Belt is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with Atlanta.

Impact Belt will get a breather Thursday after he went 2-for-9 with a run scored and six strikeouts in the first two games of the series. Darin Ruf will get the start at first base and bat third in the series finale.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Belt will sit Monday against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Since his return from a knee injury last week, Belt has started against three righties while sitting against three lefties. He hits the bench here as the Giants load up on right-handers against southpaw Max Fried. Darin Ruf will take over at first base.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Belt isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Belt went 3-for-6 with a solo home run, a double, two walks and a strikeout over the last three games but will retreat to the bench with left-hander Jose Quintana on the mound for the Pirates on Saturday. Wilmer Flores is starting at first base and batting second.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs solo shot Belt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday against the Royals.

Impact Belt made his first start since May 21 after being sidelined by a knee injury. He went yard in his second plate appearance to lead off the fourth inning and record his fifth homer of the season. Belt has a .341 wOBA and 122 wRC+ across 125 plate appearances on the campaign.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals end Giants' 5-game winning streak, 3-2

Whit Merrifield broke a 2-2 tie with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly and the Kansas City Royals edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2 to avoid a three-game sweep

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Webb 7 shutout IP, Giants beat Royals 4-2 for 5th win in row

Logan Webb pitched five-hit ball over seven scoreless innings to win for the first time in a month, and the San Francisco Giants stretched their winning streak to five with a 4-2 w...

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated, not starting Tuesday Belt (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list but isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Belt has been sidelined for more than three weeks due to inflammation in his right knee, but he'll rejoin the active roster ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Kansas City. The 34-year-old isn't starting with lefty Kris Bubic pitching for the Royals, but the first baseman should start Wednesday against righty Jonathan Heasley.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on activation Belt (knee) could be activated from the 10-day injured list during San Francisco's three-game series with Kansas City, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Belt is feeling strong, per Pavlovic, though the team has yet to set a firm date for his activation. The Giants appear to be taking it day-by-day with the first baseman.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dozier leads Royals against the Giants after 4-hit outing

The Kansas City Royals take on the San Francisco Giants after Hunter Dozier had four hits on Sunday in a 10-7 loss to the Orioles

JUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to return Sunday Belt (knee) probably won't return from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Belt hasn't been announced as suffering a setback, but manager Gabe Kapler indicated it could still be a few days before he's back. As long as the first baseman is sidelined, there should be more playing time available for Darin Ruf. It's questionable if Belt will return during next week's series versus the Royals -- nothing definitive has been determined on how much longer Belt is out.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Kershaw loses to Giants in return from month out

Clayton Kershaw gave up a go-ahead home run to Thairo Estrada in a two-run second inning as the three-time Cy Young Award winner returned from the injured list, and the San Francis...

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants bring 1-0 series lead over Dodgers into game 2

The San Francisco Giants play the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lux leads Dodgers against the Giants after 4-hit performance

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants after Gavin Lux had four hits on Thursday in an 11-9 win over the White Sox

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants make 4 Es, 2 by Estrada, in sloppy 4-2 loss to Rox

Yonathan Daza looped a tiebreaking single into right field, capping a three-run fourth inning fueled by three errors, and the Colorado Rockies rallied past San Francisco 4-2 to tak...

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants and Rockies play to decide series winner

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies bring 1-0 series lead over Giants into game 2

The Colorado Rockies bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Closing in on return Blet (knee) hopes to ramp up his running program over the next few days before returning from the 10-day injured list, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 34-year-old received a cortisone injection May 22 after landing on the injured list with right knee inflammation, but he began his running program last week and appears to be nearing his return to the active roster. Belt doesn't believe he'll require a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated, so he could be back with the Giants relatively quickly if he can avoid any setbacks.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE