MARCH 16, 2023•CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians, Josh Naylor slam White Sox, 5-1; Triston McKenzie throws 4 good inningsHunter Gaddis, with two scoreless innings, could be pitching himself into a job in the bullpen.
Austin Slater - Pulled early due to calf crampSlater was removed from Thursday's Cactus League game against the Mariners due to calf cramping, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactThankfully it had nothing to do with his right elbow neuritis, which limited him to DH duties before he made his spring debut in the outfield Thursday afternoon. Slater should be fine after a day or two of rest and fluids.
MARCH 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Conforto, Kluber, rookie Carroll off to good spring starts
Michael Conforto’s once-ailing shoulder appears healthy and the veteran slugger is back to mashing baseballsMARCH 16, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryce Johnson - Exits game after HBPJohnson was removed from Thursday's Cactus League game against the Mariners after getting hit in the hand by a pitch, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactJohnson squared around to bunt and couldn't get out of the way of an inside delivery from Bryan Woo. The 27-year-old outfielder has been seeing a lot of action on the major-league side of Giants camp this spring, but he is not expected to make the Opening Day roster -- even at full health.
MARCH 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mitch Haniger - Looks unlikely for Opening DayGiants manager Gabe Kapler said Thursday that Haniger (oblique) won't resume baseball activity for at least another week, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury News reports.
ImpactIt could be as long as 10 days before Haniger is able to return to daily workouts in Giants camp. "We're just going to gradually build him up," said Kapler. "I don't think there's any rush to get him ready." Haniger suffered a Grade 1 oblique strain earlier this month and seems likely to open the 2023 season with an IL stint. The oft-injured outfielder inked a three-year, $43.5 million contract with San Francisco in December.
MARCH 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Austin Slater - Making first OF start ThursdaySlater (elbow) is making his first outfield start of the spring Thursday against the Mariners.
ImpactSlater will cover center field and bat cleanup after taking his first handful of Cactus League plate appearances out of the DH spot. He was diagnosed with right elbow neuritis a few weeks ago, but it doesn't seem to be an issue any longer.
MARCH 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Thomas Szapucki - To see thoracic outlet specialistSzapucki (arm) said Thursday he is planning to see a thoracic outlet specialist next week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactThat's ominous news given the way thoracic outlet syndrome has altered many promising pitching careers. Szapucki has been experiencing nerve issues in his upper left arm for the last couple of weeks in Giants camp. The initial diagnosis was neuropathy, but it might prove to be a more severe issue.
MARCH 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
