Giants release veteran right-hander Jeff Samardzija
The San Francisco Giants have released veteran right-hander Jeff Samardzija a day after he returned from a lengthy shoulder injury and rehabSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Released by Giants Samardzija was designated for assignment and placed on unconditional release waivers by the Giants on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Samardzija made his final start of the regular season Friday after missing most of the year with right shoulder inflammation. He was believed to be a bullpen option for the Giants during the postseason, but he'll be let go as the team pushes for a playoff spot over the last two days of the season. The 35-year-old was in the final year of his contract with San Francisco, but he said Saturday that he's "100 percent" committed to continuing his career in 2021.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No-decision in nightcap Samardzija gave up three runs on three hits while fanning one across three innings but did not factor into the decision in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Padres on Friday.
Impact Samardzija had been sidelined since early August with right shoulder inflammation and, while he didn't impress anyone with his performance, he was healthy enough to throw 46 pitches (31 strikes) Friday. That could be relevant since the veteran right-hander might be available out of the bullpen if the Giants make the playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 8, 2020 • MLB.COM
How Jeff Samardzija’s shoulder injury affects his future with Giants and the team’s rotation Samardzija battled a shoulder injury that limited him to 10 starts in the 2018 season.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Out with shoulder injury Samardzija was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement Saturday.
Impact The shoulder issue could explain Samardzija's struggles to start the season, as he's been beaten up to the tune of a 9.88 through his first three outings, striking out just five batters over 13.2 frames. He'll be eligible to return as soon as Aug. 18, though the Giants have yet to indicate how much time they expect him to miss. He'll undergo an MRI on Saturday which should help determine his return timetable. Andrew Suarez was recalled in a corresponding move, though it's not yet clear who will be taking the veteran's place in the rotation.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in loss Samardzija (0-2) was charged with the loss Friday against the Dodgers, surrendering six runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out three across four innings.
Impact After recording two outs in the third inning, Samardzija gave up a solo home run to Mookie Betts, followed by a single to Cody Bellinger, who advanced to second on a fielding error by Darin Ruf. Justin Turner then scored Bellinger with an RBI single, giving the Dodgers the lead. Samardzija ran into more trouble in the fourth, when he gave up home runs to Max Muncy and Will Smith. His night came to an end in the fifth frame after he loaded up the bases without any outs, issuing a lead-off walk and hitting back-to-back batters with a pitch. It's been a rough go-around of a season for the 35-year-old veteran, who will look to improve upon a 9.88 ERA and 1.61 WHIP at Houston on Wednesday.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Homer happy: Dodgers pummel Samardzija, Giants 7-2
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Samardzija scheduled to start for San Francisco against Los Angeles
The San Francisco Giants square off against the Los Angeles DodgersAUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will stay on turn in rotation Samardzija will stay on turn and start Friday's game against the Dodgers after dealing with a blister in his previous two starts, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact The blister has kept Samardzija from throwing his splitter in his first two outings of 2020. It's not entirely clear if the right-hander is still dealing with the issue, but the Giants appear to be comfortable handing him the ball Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Samardzija has struggled thus far this season, allowing 10 earned runs on 11 hits, while striking out just two batters in 9.2 innings of work.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Hammered for five runs Samardzija allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk across 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out one batter in the loss to Texas. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact As previously noted, Samardzija has been dealing with a blister, which could help explain his 9.31 ERA across 9.2 innings this season. After allowing three runs in the second inning, the 35-year-old served up a two-run blast to Shin-Soo Choo. For now, Samardzija is in line for a tough road matchup against the Dodgers on Friday, but it's unclear if his blister issue will push his next outing back.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gallo, Choo homer as Rangers avoid sweep in San Francisco
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Allows five runs in loss Samardzija (0-1) allowed five runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one batter over four innings in a loss to the Padres on Tuesday.
Impact Fernando Tatis and Wil Myers played long ball off Samardzija in the third and fourth innings, respectively, putting the Giants in too deep of a hole to climb out of. Samardzija had a 3.52 ERA last season, but the estimators were far less kind to him on account of a middling strikeout rate and fortunate .240 BABIP. Now 35, Samardzija's mixed-league relevance is holding on by a thread. He should at least be available for more pitches this weekend against the Rangers after throwing just 75 pitches in his season debut.
JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Samardzija to start home opener for San Francisco against the Padres
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