BRANDON BELT NEWS

Heads to injured list Belt was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a mild left oblique strain, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Belt is expected to miss 10-14 days with the oblique injury. The first baseman has struggled with a .228 average this season, but his defense and veteran presence will certainly be missed while he recovers. Jason Vosler was recalled to fill Belt's spot on the active roster.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday, as expected Belt (side) is not in the lineup Wednesday at Arizona, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Giants were considering sending the 33-year-old for an MRI after left side discomfort resurfaced during Tuesday's contest, so it's hardly a surprise he's out of Wednesday's lineup. Belt should be considered day-to-day for now, but he could be forced to miss some time after missing six consecutive games due to the injury last week.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could require MRI The Giants may send Belt in for an MRI on Wednesday after he experienced left side discomfort during his ninth-inning at-bat in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Gu...

Impact The injury is a recurring one for Belt, who had previously been held out of the lineup for six straight games before rejoining the starting nine Tuesday. An MRI would shed more light on the extent of Belt's injury and allow the Giants to identify a proper course of treatment, but the 33-year-old may be forced to miss additional time regardless of what any tests reveal. For now, Belt can be considered day-to-day, and he should be viewed as unlikely to play in Wednesday's series finale in Arizona.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Longoria powers San Francisco past Arizona

Evan Longoria homered and drove in four runs and Kevin Gausman struck out nine in five shutout innings to lead San Francisco to an 8-0 victory over Arizona

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes early exit Tuesday Belt was removed from Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks with an apparent side injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 33-year-old missed time with side tightness last week and returned to action over the weekend against the Dodgers, but he's apparently not past the injury as he was seen grimacing during swings before being removed Tuesday. Belt previously missed six consecutive games due to the issue, so a trip to the injured list could be on the table to give him some time to get healthy.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lux slam, pitcher Urías 3 RBIs send Dodgers past Giants 11-5

Gavin Lux hit a grand slam, Julio Urías drove in three runs to help back his gem on the mound, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the Giants 11-5 for their seventh straight win an...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench versus southpaw Belt is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Belt is 2-for-8 with a double and four strikeouts through the first two games of the series, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's finale with Julio Urias on the mound for the Dodgers. Darin Ruf will start at first base and bat cleanup in his place.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Friday's lineup Belt (side) is starting at first base and hitting fourth Friday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact He hasn't played since May 15 but is back in there for the first game of the series against the division-rival Dodgers. Four of Belt's last nine hits have left the yard and he is hitting .310 over that 10-game stretch.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wood expected to start as San Francisco hosts Los Angeles

The Giants will send Alex Wood to the mound Friday and the Dodgers plan to give Trevor Bauer the start

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits again Thursday Belt (side) remains on the bench for Thursday's game against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Belt will sit for the sixth straight game as he works through side tightness. Darin Ruf remains the first baseman in his absence.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds look to stop 3-game slide against Giants

Cincinnati is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over San Francisco

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined Wednesday Belt (side) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Reds, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Belt will be on the bench for a fifth straight game as he continues to deal with side tightness. Darin Ruf will start at first base and bat third.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miley expected to start for Cincinnati against San Francisco

The Reds are expected to send Wade Miley to the mound Wednesday and the Giants plan to give Kevin Gausman the start

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeSclafani sharp in return to Cincy, Giants beat Reds 4-2

Anthony DeSclafani gave up one run over seven good innings, Alex Dickerson hit a three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Tuesday Belt (side) will remain on the bench Tuesday against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Belt hits the bench for the fourth game in a row and the fifth time in six games as he continues to deal with side tightness. An MRI came back clean Monday, but he'll miss at least one more start. Darin Ruf remains the first baseman in his absence.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castillo expected to start as Reds host the Giants

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Tuesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Luis Castillo

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Belt (side) isn't starting Monday's game against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Belt will be out of the lineup for a third straight game as he continues to battle side tightness. He underwent an MRI on Monday that came back clean, and he's considered day-to-day, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Darin Ruf will start at first base and bat fourth.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gray expected to start for Cincinnati against San Francisco

The Giants will start Logan Webb on Monday while the Reds are expected to counter with Sonny Gray

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wood improves to 5-0, Yastrzemski HR as Giants beat Pirates

Alex Wood pitched six innings while keeping his perfect record intact and Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing home run as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Sunday Belt was scratched from Sunday's lineup at Pittsburgh with side tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 33-year-old has been battling side tightness through the week and won't start Sunday after originally being included in the lineup. Darin Ruf will step in at first base while Belt should be considered day-to-day.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Belt will sit Saturday against the Pirates, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Belt sits for the second time in three days. His absence Thursday was due to left side tightness, but he returned to reach base twice Friday. Saturday's day off may simply be a routine one, as the Giants are going with a righty-heavy lineup against southpaw Tyler Anderson. Wilmer Flores will get the nod at first base.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Frazier rallies Pirates past Giants 3-2 in 11 innings

Adam Frazier tripled home the tying run in the 11th inning with his fourth hit of the game and scored the winner on Gregory Polanco’s sacrifice fly as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallie...

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in lineup Belt (side) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Left side tightness forced Belt to leave Tuesday's game against the Rangers and kept him out of the lineup Thursday, but he's ready to go again now. He's hit a strong .273/.396/.614 with five homers over his last 13 games.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeSclafani, Duggar lead NL-best Giants over Pirates 3-1

Anthony DeSclafani allowed one hit over five scoreless innings and Steven Duggar hit his first home run in nearly two years to lead the San Francisco Giants past the Pittsburgh Pir...

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from lineup Belt was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Pirates due to left side tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Belt exited Tuesday's game with the side tightness and was initially expected to return Thursday. However, LaMonte Wade will now shift to first base while Steven Duggar enters the lineup in center field.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE