MARCO LUCIANO NEWS

Could move to outfield Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey indicated Tuesday that the club is considering moving Luciano to the outfield, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle repo...

Impact Luciano has played only shortstop and second base but has struggled mightily defensively at both spots. Additionally, Posey believes a move to a less taxing position could unlock Luciano's potential at the plate. The 23-year-old has slashed just .217/.286/.304 with no home runs and a 35.7 percent strikeout in his first 126 major-league plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A The Giants optioned Luciano to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

Impact Luciano will yield his spot on the active roster to Matt Chapman, who was activated from the paternity list Saturday. Luciano went 3-for-31 with a 42.4 percent K rate during his 10-game stint with the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano gets look at 2nd base, delivers RBI in late rally SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants haven’t been mathematically eliminated yet, but with their playoff odds increasingly not in their favor, it’s be...

SEPTEMBER 4 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Giants recalled Luciano from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

Impact Luciano went 4-for-21 with nine strikeouts over seven games during his most recent stint in the big leagues, but he'll get another shot with the Giants after slashing .281/.359/.421 with two homers and six RBI across 64 plate appearances since returning to Triple-A. Casey Schmitt was optioned to Sacramento in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 prospect McCray gets call to The Show; Luciano optioned SAN FRANCISCO -- Last month, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said the Giants decided to trade Jorge Soler to the Braves to ope...

AUGUST 15 • MLB.COM

Dispatched to Sacramento The Giants optioned Luciano to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Since coming up from the minors in late July, Luciano has gone 4-for-21 with nine strikeouts over seven games. He'll now be sent back to Triple-A in order to make room for outfielder Grant McCray, but Luciano remains a top candidate to return to San Francisco if the Giants run into problems with infield depth.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

How Giants view Luciano's defensive outlook This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado’s Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...

AUGUST 7 • MLB.COM

On bench again Wednesday Luciano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact After receiving a call-up from Triple-A Sacramento on July 30, Luciano made starts at designated hitter in five of the ensuing six games, but he went just 3-for-17 with eight strikeouts. His run as an everyday player may already be over, as Luciano is sitting for the third time in four games, including for the second time against a right-handed starting pitcher (Jake Irvin).

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Luciano is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Luciano has gone 3-for-17 with a double and eight strikeouts in five games since being called up by the Giants last week, and he'll sit Sunday for the second time in the past three contests. Mark Canha will bat fifth as the designated hitter Tuesday at Washington.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Luciano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Luciano made four straight starts after being called up by the Giants on Tuesday, but he'll head to the bench Sunday after going 3-for-13 with a double, two runs and seven strikeouts. Patrick Bailey will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Curt Casali receives a start behind the plate.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, batting sixth Tuesday The Giants recalled Luciano from Triple-A Sacramento, and he's batting sixth as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Athletics.

Impact The 22-year-old is one of San Francisco's top prospects and is expected to see regular playing time after the club traded away Jorge Soler. Luciano went 9-for-24 during his brief look in the big leagues in May and has a .243/.384/.371 slash line with eight homers at Triple-A this year.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be promoted The Giants are expected to recall Luciano from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact San Francisco has an open spot on its active roster following Monday's trade with Atlanta and that spot will be filled by Luciano, who boasts a .413 on-base percentage with six home runs in July at Sacramento. The 22-year-old hit well with the Giants earlier this season, too, with a .986 OPS in 10 games, but his defense at shortstop was lacking. That position is now being filled by the red-hot Tyler Fitzgerald, but Luciano could receive regular reps at second base and/or designated hitter.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be promoted The Giants are expected to recall Luciano from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact San Francisco has an open spot on its active roster following Monday's trade with Atlanta and that spot will be filled by Luciano, who boasts a .413 on-base percentage with six home runs in July at Sacramento. The 22-year-old hit well with the Giants earlier this season, too, with a .986 OPS in 10 games, but his defense at shortstop was lacking. That position is now being filled by the red-hot Tyler Fitzgerald, but Luciano could receive regular reps at second base and/or designated hitter.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with hamstring tightness Luciano was lifted from Wednesday's game against the Phillies in the bottom of third inning with right hamstring tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He reached...

Impact Brett Wisely came off the bench to pinch hit for Luciano in the latter's second turn through the batting order. It's unclear whether Luciano first sustained the injury while he was playing shortstop in the top of the third or at some point earlier in the contest, but the Giants should provide more details on his condition after the game. Luciano has been working in the short side of a platoon with the lefty-hitting Wisely at shortstop lately while Nick Ahmed (wrist) is on the injured list.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sharing shortstop with Wisely Luciano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact After drawing five straight starts at shortstop from last Friday through Wednesday, Luciano appears to have moved into more of a timeshare at the position with Brett Wisely. Even with lefty Sean Manaea toeing the rubber for the Mets, the righty-hitting Luciano will give way to the lefty-hitting Wisely in the series finale.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting starting nine Thursday Luciano is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Luciano has taken the reins at shortstop since Nick Ahmed (wrist) landed on the 10-day injured list May 10, with the 22-year-old having started each of the last five games while going 6-for-17 with two doubles and three doubles. He'll likely still continue to see the bulk of the reps at shortstop sans Ahmed, but Luciano will give way to Brett Wisely in the series finale.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Getting regular playing time at SS Luciano will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Luciano will pick up his fifth straight start after going 6-for-15 with two doubles, two walks, four runs and one RBI over the previous four contests. He should continue to hold down a regular role at shortstop while Nick Ahmed (wrist) is on the shelf, and Luciano may keep the job once Ahmed is healthy if he can continue to produce at the plate.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Making Cactus debut Thursday Luciano (hamstring) is starting at shortstop and batting second for the Giants on Thursday against the Diamondbacks in his Cactus League debut, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports...

Impact Luciano has been slowed by a hamstring issue to this point in camp but is feeling well enough to give it a go Thursday. The 22-year-old is tracking toward everyday shortstop duties for the Giants this season, although he will need to hold off Casey Schmitt and non-roster invitee Nick Ahmed.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Coming back from hamstring issue Luciano has been dealing with a minor hamstring issue but is tentatively in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's Cactus League opener against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Franci...

Impact It's not clear how long Luciano's hamstring has been bothering him, but as long as he gets through a workout Friday with no issues he will be in Saturday's lineup. The youngster is projected to serve as the Giants' primary shortstop this season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

SF Giants don't plan to hand shortstop job to Marco Luciano SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Marco Luciano needed no translation to answer this question. The 22-year-old, one of the San Francisco Giants’ most anti...

FEBRUARY 20 • SUNHERALD.COM

The Giants' backup plan for Marco Luciano at shortstop For the first time in a decade, the Giants' shortstop situation isn't a foregone conclusion. They may need a Plan B. Who should it be?

FEBRUARY 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could open '24 as main shortstop Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said Tuesday that Luciano will be given the chance to open the 2024 season as the team's everyday shortstop, Danny Emerman of K...

Impact Luciano mostly struggled offensively between his two different stints in the majors this season, but the 22-year-old owns a career .834 OPS in the minors and tallied 15 homers in 74 games this summer between Double-A Richmond and Triple-A Sacramento. He also has a bit of speed and an improving defensive reputation.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is Marco Luciano the obvious Opening Day shortstop for the 2024 Giants already? Luciano has some flaws, but the overall package of offensive upside and potential defensive value puts him ahead of other possible options.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notches first steal Luciano went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Luciano has started the last two games at shortstop since Brandon Crawford (hamstring) went on the injured list. For the season, Luciano is batting .333 (6-for-18) over six major-league contests. He struggled to a .223/.334/.442 slash line over 74 contests between Double-A Richmond and Triple-A Sacramento this year, but he could close out the year with a starting role in the majors. The steal was his first in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Sacramento The Giants recalled Luciano from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

Impact Luciano seems positioned to serve as the Giants' primary shortstop over the final 10 games of the 2023 regular season after the team placed Brandon Crawford (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Thursday and released Paul DeJong. Luciano is a high-ranking prospect and can use this time as an audition to be the Opening Day starter at short in 2024, though he hasn't been much of a counting stats compiler in either the minors or majors this year.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE