DONOVAN SOLANO NEWS

Lines third homer Solano went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk as San Francisco defeated Oakland 6-5 on Saturday.

Impact Solano singled in the second, walked in the sixth and homered in the eighth off Oakland reliever Jake Diekman to tie the game 4-4. The veteran infielder now has multiple hits in three of his last five games and is slashing a respectable .272/.324/.386 in 49 games.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Cueto dazzles in front of big crowd, Giants beat A's

Johnny Cueto outdueled Sean Manaea and the San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 2-0 in the Bay Bridge Series opener

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets rest Friday Solano is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Phillies, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Solano enters Friday on a five-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 7-for-21 with three doubles, four RBI and four runs scored. He'll get a breather for the beginning part of Friday's game but figures to be a top option for manager Gabe Kapler off the bench. Wilmer Flores will shift to second base as Jason Vosler mans the hot corner.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs match MLB record with 22nd straight road loss

The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped their 22nd straight road game, matching the 1963 Mets and ’43 Philadelphia Athletics for the major league record with a 13-7 loss to the San Franci...

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubles, scores twice in win Solano went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and two runs Monday in a 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The two extra-base hits were Solano's first since he homered back on May 29 in a win over the Dodgers. The 33-year-old typically doesn't hit for much power, but his strong bat-to-ball skills often translate to high batting averages. He's hit over .300 in both of the past two seasons, and his current .267 mark in 2021 could stand to improve, as his .306 BABIP is abnormally low for him.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup for afternoon game Solano will not start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Washington, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Solano sits after starting 12 of the last 13 games. Wilmer Flores slides to second base in his absence, with Jason Vosler starting at third. Solano will likely return to the lineup for the nightcap.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom homers twice for Cubs, who avoid sweep with 4-3 win

Patrick Wisdom hit a pair of home runs and drove in three runs in helping the Chicago Cubs avoid a four-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Solano isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Solano has recorded hits in each of his last three games, and he went 4-for-11 with two RBI, a run and a strikeout during that time. Jason Vosler will start at second base and bat seventh.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants hit 4 home runs, thump Arrieta, Cubs 8-5

Steven Duggar and Alex Dickerson homered off Jake Arrieta as part of a six-run second inning, and the San Francisco Giants thumped the Chicago Cubs 8-5

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plates run Tuesday Solano went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Angels.

Impact Solano produced the Giants' lone run with an RBI single that scored Steven Duggar in the bottom of the seventh. The infielder has struggled a bit in terms of consistency, but he's getting the job done at the plate and has hit safely in six of his last nine contests, hitting .250 with a .766 OPS while going yard twice and plating seven runs in that span.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rendon drives in 5 runs, Angels beat Giants 8-1

Anthony Rendon drove in five runs, Max Stassi returned from a concussion and hit an RBI double, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slams second home run Solano went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, two additional runs scored and a walk in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Solano cranked a two-run home run off Julio Urias in the third inning to extend the Giants' lead. The 33-year-old provided a rare home run, considering he has never hit more than four long balls in any given season of his career. Both of his homers this season came in the last three games against the Dodgers. He is slashing .269/.302/.410 in 86 plate appearances.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw expected to start for the Dodgers against the Giants

The Giants will start Kevin Gausman on Sunday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Clayton Kershaw

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solano, Longoria HR, Webb sharp as Giants beat Dodgers 11-6

Donovan Solano and Evan Longoria homered, Logan Webb pitched five sharp innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-6

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Laces first home run Solano went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts in the Giants' 4-3 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday.

Impact Solano knotted the score at three with his sixth inning shot off reliever Victor Gonzalez but was not productive in his other at-bats. The power was a welcome sight but Solano has only 17 career home runs in eight seasons, though his .268 average stands to improve as he's hit .326 and .330 in his prior two seasons with San Francisco.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers outlast rival Giants 4-3 in homer-filled contest

Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo shot leading off the sixth — one of five home runs in the game — and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vosler's 1st homer sends Giants over skidding D'backs 5-4

Jason Vosler snapped an eighth-inning tie with his first major league home run and the San Francisco Giants rallied past Arizona 5-4, handing the Diamondbacks their 10th straight d...

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Wednesday Solano is on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 33-year-old receives the day off following an 0-for-4 performance Tuesday, which extended his recent slump to 3-for-25 in the last eight games. Mauricio Dubon fills in at second base Wednesday.

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

Takes seat Thursday Solano isn't starting Thursday's game against the Reds.

Impact Solano returned from the injured list Wednesday and went hitless with a strikeout in four at-bats. Mauricio Dubon will start at second base and bat sixth.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gausman sharp through 6 innings, Giants beat Reds 4-0

Kevin Gausman gave up one hit over six strong innings, Buster Posey drove in three runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-0

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solano returns from IL: 'He's ready to go' San Francisco’s high-powered offense just got one Silver Slugger-sized boost. Second baseman Donovan Solano, who hasn’t played since April 2...

MAY 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Reinstated from injured list Solano (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Solano missed nearly a month due to a right calf strain and had joined Triple-A Sacramento for a brief rehab assignment recently. However, he'll now rejoin the major-league club after Wilmer Flores (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. While both Flores and Tommy La Stella (hamstring) are on the IL, Solano should have a clear path to an everyday role at second base.

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

Set to return Wednesday Solano (calf) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The 33-year-old has been sidelined since April 21 by a right calf strain, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster after a brief rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento. Solano had a .300/.333/.380 slash line with four doubles, three RBI and five runs in 17 games prior to the injury.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE