BRANDON BELT NEWS

Good to go for Opening Day Belt (knee) will bat second and play first base for Friday's Opening Day contest against the Marlins, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Belt battled knee inflammation late in camp, though the Giants remained optimistic about his readiness for Opening Day. That optimism has proven accurate, though it's still possible Belt gets a few extra off days early in the year to make sure he stays healthy.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Versatile Kapler, Giants set to defend NL West title

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APRIL 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In lineup as DH Belt (knee) will serve as the Giants' designated hitter and will bat second in Monday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.

Impact Belt started at first base and went 0-for-2 in his spring debut Saturday against the Dodgers, but the Giants will have him fill a non-defensive role in the lineup for his second start of the Cactus League season. The Giants plan to keep Belt in the starting nine Tuesday before deciding whether he's fit to be part of the Opening Day roster, or if he'll require a brief IL stint to begin the season. Darin Ruf would likely absorb most of the at-bats at first base if Belt is sidelined for the start of the campaign.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rusty in spring debut Belt (knee) struck out swinging in his two plate appearances Saturday and said it may take a few weeks for him to find his rhythm at the plate, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury...

Impact He will have played at most three exhibitions games before Opening Day, and Belt hopes to play both Monday and Tuesday before determining his status for Opening Day. Belt only played in four spring training games last year and still set a career high with 29 home runs in 97 games, but he admitted that he's not where he'd like to be yet at the dish. The Giants are shorthanded, as LaMonte Wade and Evan Longoria are set to open the year on the injured list, so Darin Ruf, Wilmer Flores and Austin Slater could be set for more regular playing time early in the year.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants notes: Brandon Belt set to make his long-awaited spring debut ... against Clayton Kershaw The Giants must determine whether Belt's inflamed knee will be ready for the opener.

APRIL 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Making spring debut Saturday Belt (knee) is starting Saturday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Belt will make his first appearance in a spring game Saturday after dealing with knee inflammation to begin camp. It's not yet clear whether the 33-year-old will be ready to play by Opening Day, but it's encouraging that he's returning to game action late in spring training.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Monday Belt (knee) could make his spring debut Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Knee inflammation has slowed Belt throughout camp, but the Giants still have some optimism that he'll be ready for Opening Day. If he's able to avoid the injured list, he'll still likely see a reduced workload over the first week or so of the season, as he'll have played in a maximum of two spring training games.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Running bases Wednesday Belt (knee) will run the bases Wednesday and could make his Cactus League debut sometime this weekend, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Belt has been dealing with knee inflammation recently but has participated fully in workouts despite being held out of game action. Manager Gabe Kapler has remained optimistic that the 33-year-old will be ready for Opening Day, and it would certainly be encouraging if he was able to make his Cactus League debut this weekend.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Opening Day Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Tuesday that Belt (knee) remains on track to be ready for Opening Day "for now," Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Belt has dealt with knee inflammation this spring and hasn't gotten into a Cactus League game, but he's been able to participate fully in workouts. He won't get to face much live pitching unless he returns to game action soon, but the Giants seem fairly confident in his readiness nonetheless. Injuries will remain a concern for the veteran throughout the year, as he's played 112 or fewer games in three of the last four full seasons, but he's a good bet to produce strong numbers when healthy. He homered 29 times in 97 games last season while slashing .274/.378/.597.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After robust numbers, Crawford and Giants aim for new rings

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MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants look to build momentum from 107-win year, West crown

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MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant in playoffs, Giants' Webb builds on breakout year

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MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with knee inflammation Belt (knee) is participating in full baseball workouts and will be re-evaluated for spring training action within a week, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury Newsreports.

Impact Belt missed just over a month with a knee injury in the middle of the 2021 campaign, though it's unclear if this is a related issue. He has yet to appear in any spring training contests. The Giants have not made any determination about his availability for Opening Day.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Captain's back: Belt embraces Giants' leadership role SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Now that Buster Posey has retired, Brandon Belt is officially the longest-tenured Giant. It felt fitting, then, that...

MARCH 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

DeSclafani, Giants reach agreement on $36M, 3-year contract

Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani has reached agreement on a $36 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Belt accepted the Giants' qualifying offer, and it's good for everyone involved Belt has been among the most productive hitters in baseball since the start of 2020.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Giants' Brandon Belt accepts qualifying offer to return to team in 2022, per reports SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants' leading home run hitter and longest-tenured player is set to return to the organization for at least one more se...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Giants 1B Brandon Belt accepts $18.4 million qualifying offer Brandon Belt, who has been with the Giants since 2011 and hit 29 home runs in 2021, was the only player to accept the qualifying offer.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Giants 1B Brandon Belt accepts $18.4 million qualifying offer: Reports Brandon Belt, who has been with the Giants since 2011 and hit 29 home runs in 2021, was the only player to accept the qualifying offer.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Verlander gets $25M from Astros, Belt remains with Giants

Justin Verlander reached a $25 million deal to remain with the Houston Astros as he comes back from Tommy John surgery, and Brandon Belt accepted an $18.4 million qualifying offer...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SF Giants' Brandon Belt accepts qualifying offer to return to team in 2022, per reports SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants’ leading home run hitter and longest-tenured player is set to return to the organization for at least one more se...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Accepts qualifying offer Belt (thumb) accepted his one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer Wednesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Belt spent the first 11 seasons of his career in San Francisco, and he'll remain with the Giants for at least one more year after accepting his qualifying offer. The 33-year-old missed time with various injuries in 2021, but it's unlikely that the fractured left thumb he suffered late in the season will affect his availability this spring. Belt appeared in 97 games last season and slashed .274/.378/.597 with 29 homers, 65 runs, 59 RBI and three stolen bases.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The lowdown on FA 1B Brandon Belt For the better part of 11 years, first baseman Brandon Belt has been a mainstay in the Giants' lineup alongside Buster Posey and Brandon Cra...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • MLB.COM

Dodgers offer QOs to Seager, Taylor but not Kershaw

The Los Angeles Dodgers have extended qualifying offers to free agent All-Stars Corey Seager and Chris Taylor, but not Clayton Kershaw

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives qualifying offer The Giants extended a qualifying offer to Belt (thumb) on Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Belt missed the final week of the 2021 campaign with a thumb injury, but it's unlikely that the issue will impact his availability for spring training in 2022. The 33-year-old will have 10 days to decide whether to accept the offer from San Francisco.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE