BRANDON CRAWFORD NEWS

On bench against southpaw Crawford is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Crawford will join fellow left-handed hitters Joc Pederson and LaMonte Wade on the bench while the Giants stock up on some extra right-handed bats to counter Angels southpaw Patrick Sandoval. Mark Mathias and Thairo Estrada will serve as the Giants' starters in the middle infield while Crawford sits.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At 36 years old, Brandon Crawford is 'doing young guy things' like SF Giants need him to SAN FRANCISCO — More times than any other player, Brandon Crawford has rounded second base on a base hit at Oracle Park and set his sights o...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

At 36 years old, Brandon Crawford is 'doing young guy things' like SF Giants need him to SAN FRANCISCO — More times than any other player, Brandon Crawford has rounded second base on a base hit at Oracle Park and set his sights o...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out of lineup Thursday Crawford is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Casey Schmitt is playing shortstop and batting ninth as Isan Diaz covers second base and hits eighth. Crawford has enjoyed a productive week so far, but he's slashing just .215/.286/.355 through 239 total plate appearances this year at age 36.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats sixth homer Crawford went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Crawford has gone 4-for-12 with three RBI over three games since he returned from a knee injury that sent him to the injured list. The shortstop has a .214/.286/.348 slash line with six homers, 29 RBI, 24 runs scored and three stolen bases over 68 contests this season. With Marco Luciano back at Triple-A Sacramento, Crawford should retain his spot as the Giants' primary shortstop at least until Thairo Estrada (hand) is activated.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL The Giants reinstated Crawford (knee) from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Crawford wasn't expected to be back until Sunday, but the veteran shortstop will return to the Giants' bench a day early while Marco Luciano draws the start Saturday against Boston. Brett Wisely was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Sunday Crawford (knee) is expected to return to the Giants' lineup Sunday against the Red Sox, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact After reporting improvement during the week, Crawford cleared his final hurdle Friday, logging at-bats against a minor-league pitcher. It sounds like he will return after missing just over the minimum, though his exact role is to be determined in light of Marco Luciano's promotion. Luciano was reportedly taking grounders at second base Friday.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reports improvement Crawford (knee) is feeling better and will not require a cortisone shot, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Crawford landed on the injured list Wednesday with left knee inflammation, but it sounds like he might need only a minimum IL stay. Casey Schmitt has been handling shortstop for the Giants with Crawford on the shelf.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford (left knee inflammation) heads to 10-day IL CINCINNATI -- After sitting during the first two games of the Giants’ series against the Reds, shortstop Brandon Crawford was placed on the...

JULY 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Giants' Brandon Crawford put on injured list with left knee inflammation

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford was put on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of left knee inflammation

JULY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants place SS Brandon Crawford (knee) on IL The San Francisco Giants put veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to left knee inflammation

JULY 19, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lands on 10-day IL Crawford was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to July 17, with left knee inflammation.

Impact Crawford will be sidelined for at least the next eight days with another leg injury. He's slashed just .207/.285/.333 in 64 games (222 plate appearances) this season when healthy.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Crawford is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact He'll join fellow left-handed-hitting regulars LaMonte Wade and Joc Pederson on the bench for the series opener while the Reds bring southpaw Brandon Williamson to the hill. Casey Schmitt will step in for Crawford at shortstop.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Friday Crawford (hamstring) is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in his return to the Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle Friday in Pittsburgh, Susan Slusser reports.

Impact Crawford missed the final game of the first half with a tight left hamstring, but he's feeling well enough to play after resting over the All-Star break. He and his Giants teammates are going up against southpaw Rich Hill.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Crawford (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Crawford was pulled from Saturday's game with hamstring tightness and will be sidelined for the final game before the All-Star break Sunday. Casey Schmitt will take over at shortstop while Brett Wisely mans the keystone.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring tightness Crawford exited Saturday's game against the Rockies with left hamstring tightness, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Crawford suffered the injury while running to first base in the sixth inning. Manager Gabe Kapler downplayed the significance of the injury, but Crawford will likely be held out Sunday in anticipation of the All-Star break.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Crawford was pulled from Saturday's game against Colorado with an apparent leg injury, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Crawford appeared to be shaking his leg after running to first base in the sixth inning, so it's possible he tweaked something. The Giants will take a look at him and should provide more information shortly. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the time being.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Friday's loss Crawford went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Crawford provided one of the Giants' five hits with his sixth-inning blast. Since his four-hit game June 17 versus the Dodgers, the shortstop has hit just .196 (9-for-46) over 16 contests. He's still seeing steady playing time despite a .219/.298/.355 slash line over 61 games this season. He's added five homers, 25 RBI, 21 runs scored, three stolen bases and 10 doubles. With Thairo Estrada (hand) out at least into August, Crawford should continue to see the bulk of the playing time at shortstop while Casey Schmitt and Brett Wisely appear set to cover the keystone.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Keltner, the Mets' clubhouse operations boss, is the real team MVP Lefty-swinging Giant Brandon Crawford sent a scorcher toward the first base bag at Citi Field. If the ball gets past Mets All-Star Pete Alon...

JULY 8, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Returns to lineup Tuesday Crawford (side) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners.

Impact Crawford will start at shortstop and bat eighth versus the Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. He was held out of the starting lineup Monday due to side discomfort but did appear off the bench for two at-bats.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent Monday Crawford (side) isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Crawford suffered the injury on a dive during Sunday's game against the Mets, so the team may be taking a cautious approach, especially with the All-Star break on the horizon. Casey Schmitt draws the start at shortstop and is set to bat ninth in Crawford's stead.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing side issue Manager Gabe Kapler said after Sunday's loss to the Mets that Crawford is dealing with a side injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Crawford appeared to sustain his injury while making a diving play in the eighth inning, but he was able to remain in the game. He went 1-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts in the defeat. The 36-year-old will be re-evaluated Monday and should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford leads Giants against the Dodgers following 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants take on the Los Angeles Dodgers after Brandon Crawford had four hits on Saturday in a 15-0 win over the Dodgers

JUNE 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smacks four hits Crawford went 4-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 15-0 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Crawford has just two multi-hit games in his last 11, but he's batting .344 (11-for-32) in that span. The shortstop has started to get his season back on track with the improved hitting in June, though he'll still need to stay sharp to keep Casey Schmitt from eating into his playing time. For the year, Crawford is at a .226/.303/.365 slash line with four home runs, 20 RBI, 17 runs scored and three stolen bases over 45 games.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extra Baggs: Brandon Crawford has gone from expendable to integral again for Giants Monday wasn’t just Keaton Winn's first time in the big leagues. It was his first time in a big-league stadium.

JUNE 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM