AUGUST 14, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
How a contract extension for Brandon Crawford moved from impossible to obvious for the GiantsOne year ago, the question was which shortstop would the Giants sign to replace Brandon Crawford. It ended up being Crawford himself.
Camilo Doval - Optioned to Triple-ADoval was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.
ImpactDoval was called up Tuesday, and he allowed a hit and no walks while striking out four in two scoreless innings Thursday against the Rockies. He's recorded a 5.33 ERA in 25.1 relief innings in the minors and will head back to Triple-A after Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.
AUGUST 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Brandon Crawford - Retreats to benchCrawford isn't starting Friday against Colorado, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ImpactCrawford inked a two-year contract extension Friday, but he'll get a day off after he went 9-for-20 with a home run, three doubles, five RBI and four runs across the last five games. Thairo Estrada will start at shortstop and bat eighth.
AUGUST 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
LaMonte Wade Jr. - Not starting FridayWade isn't in the lineup Friday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ImpactWade is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, and he's homered in each of the last two contests. However, he'll get a breather while Kris Bryant, Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski start in the outfield from left to right.
AUGUST 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Tommy La Stella - Takes seat against left-handerLa Stella isn't starting Friday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ImpactLa Stella will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last five games with southpaw Austin Gomber starting for Colorado. Donovan Solano will start at the keystone and bat sixth.
AUGUST 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Trevor Story's surge, a Rockies hitting wane and stacking prospects in Rock StockThe Rockies are the best-hitting team at home and the worst on the road. They've been shut out 15 times already, all on the road.
AUGUST 13, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Brandon Belt - On bench against leftyBelt isn't starting Friday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ImpactBelt has gone hitless with a walk and three strikeouts in his last seven at-bats, and he'll get a breather with left-hander Austin Gomber on the mound Friday. Darin Ruf will start at first base and bat fourth.
AUGUST 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE
