Impact Longoria is missing his fourth consecutive game with hand soreness, and it's unclear whether he'll be available off the bench. Kris Bryant gets the start at third base Sunday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Longoria (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Oakland, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Wade's pinch-hit HR in 9th lifts Giants past A's 6-5
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Out again Saturday Longoria (hand) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact It will be Longoria's third consecutive omission from San Francisco's lineup as he battles through hand soreness. He should still be considered day-to-day, with an update on his condition likely coming at some point Saturday. Wilmer Flores is playing third base and batting sixth.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Harrison, Marte lead Oakland offense, A's top Giants 4-1
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Managing hand soreness Longoria is dealing with some lingering hand soreness but is likely available off the bench in Friday's game against the Athletics, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Longoria is out of the lineup for a second straight game Friday, and manager Gabe Kapler revealed that the third baseman is dealing with a hand issue. However, the injury doesn't appear to be serious, and the 35-year-old should be considered day-to-day.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Friday Longoria isn't starting Friday's game against the Athletics, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Longoria will be out of the lineup for a second straight game as the Giants continue to manage his workload following his lengthy absence due to a sprained shoulder. Wilmer Flores will start at the hot corner while Alex Dickerson serves as the designated hitter.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday Longoria isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.
Impact Longoria will get a breather after he went 4-for-6 with a solo homer, three runs and a walk across the last two games. Kris Bryant (hamstring) will return to the lineup at third base while LaMonte Wade starts in right field.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets Wednesday off Longoria is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Impact Longoria and fellow veteran Buster Posey will both be extended breathers for the day game after both played in the first two contests of the series with New York. Kris Bryant will step in at third base for Longoria, who has gone 5-for-11 with a solo home run, a walk and three additional runs in his first four games since returning from the injured list last week.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records three hits Longoria went 3-for-3 with a home run in Tuesday's win over the Mets.
Impact Longoria blasted his 10th homer of the season off Marcus Stroman in the seventh inning, but the veteran third baseman delivered a strong all-around offensive game and reached base in all three of his at-bats. The former Rays star has hit safely in three of his four games since returning from a lengthy spell on the injured list but has been seeing the ball well during most of the year. He has hit safely in all but one of his last 14 games -- dating back to May 22 -- and is hitting .432 with five homers and 14 RBI over that span.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
La Stella, Longoria homer to back latest Webb win for Giants
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Resting Sunday Longoria is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Manager Gabe Kapler noted that Longoria's shoulder is feeling fine after he returned from the 60-day injured list Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the Giants' 4-1 loss. Longoria was making his first appearance with the Giants since June 5, so he'll be getting some extra maintenance for the day game after a night game as he works back to full speed. Wilmer Flores will cover third base in Longoria's stead.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Freeland goes 6 to win 3rd straight, Rockies top Giants 4-1
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Returns from injured list Longoria (shoulder) was activated off the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Impact Longoria had an excellent start to his age-35 season, hitting .280/.376/.516 through his first 50 games. He then sprained his left shoulder in early June and wound up missing over two months. The Giants will hope he can recapture his early-season form for the stretch run, beginning Saturday against the Rockies, when he'll bat fifth and play third base. Thairo Estrada was optioned in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies to face Giants on the road
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Flores' 3-run homer sends MLB-leading Giants past Rockies
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DeSclafani expected to start for San Francisco against Colorado
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Wade's 3-run homer leads Giants to fifth straight win
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Webb expected to start as San Francisco hosts Colorado
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Expected to return this weekend Longoria (shoulder) is expected to return from the 60-day injured list during the team's weekend series against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact The Giants were hopeful that Longoria could be activated in time for Wednesday's series finale against the Diamondbacks, but he'll require some extra time to recover. However, the team doesn't plan to sent the 35-year-old back to Triple-A Sacramento to continue a rehab assignment, so his return to the active roster is imminent.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gausman expected to start as Giants host the Diamondbacks
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Giants top Diamondbacks 8-7 for 3rd straight win
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Wednesday activation possible Longoria (shoulder) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Wednesday against Arizona, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Longoria has played in four games with Triple-A Sacramento since beginning a rehab assignment last Thursday. The club has yet to determine when the third baseman will be activated, and there's still a possibility he plays in more games with Sacramento before he returns to the active roster. That said, the club is at least considering reinstating Longoria in time for Wednesday's game. The 35-year-old could be in line for a reduced role when he returns from a two-month absence, as Kris Bryant will likely continue to get some of his starts at third base down the stretch.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gallen, Diamondbacks to face Wood, Giants
The Giants are expected to send Alex Wood to the mound Tuesday and the Diamondbacks will give Zac Gallen the startAUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anderson expected to start as Milwaukee hosts San Francisco
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Woodruff expected to start as Brewers host the Giants
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