MIKE YASTRZEMSKI NEWS

Sitting out against lefty Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact With formidable lefty Clayton Kershaw set to start for the Dodgers, Yastrzemski will sit on the bench to begin Saturday's action. Austin Slater, Tyler Fitzgerald and Luis Matos will make up San Francisco's outfield while Yastrzemski is out.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts two-run home run Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Yastrzemski's fourth-inning blast proved to be all the Giants needed in this contest. Prior to Friday, he was in a 2-for-23 slump over his previous eight games. The outfielder is at 15 homers, 43 RBI, 54 runs scored, two stolen bases, 23 doubles and a .245/.335/.468 slash line through 98 games this season. He continues to be one of the Giants' few near-everyday players when healthy.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second steal Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Rockies.

Impact The steal was Yastrzemski's second of the season. He's never had more than five in a campaign, and it makes sense that he's been reluctant to run after a year plagued by hamstring injuries. The outfielder has struggled lately, going 3-for-20 (.150) over his last six games, dropping his season average to .247. He's added a .797 OPS, 14 home runs, 40 RBI and 52 runs scored across 94 contests.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Guardians, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The Giants don't have a single lefty bat (switch-hitter Patrick Bailey notwithstanding) in there against southpaw Logan Allen. Yastrzemski is 11-for-19 with two homers over his last six games.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, double in win Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Guardians.

Impact Yastrzemski extended his hitting streak to five games, a span in which he's gone 10-for-16 (.625) with six extra-base hits and five RBI. The outfielder opened the scoring with his first-inning solo shot on Gavin Williams' second pitch of the game. Yastrzemski is up to 14 homers, 39 RBI, 51 runs scored, one stolen bases, 22 doubles and a .254/.338/.486 slash line through 88 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants play the Rockies after Yastrzemski's 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants play the Colorado Rockies after Mike Yastrzemski's four-hit game on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two doubles in four-hit game Yastrzemski went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Yastrzemski has gone 10-for-23 (.435) over his last eight games. The outfielder was productive from atop the order Saturday, a spot that's typically been occupied by LaMonte Wade when the Giants are facing a right-handed pitcher. For the season, Yastrzemski has a .248/.330/.468 slash line, 13 home runs, 38 RBI, 50 runs scored, 20 doubles and a stolen base over 86 contests.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Yastrzemski is absent from the lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Impact Luis Matos, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger are starting across the outfield as the Giants face lefty Ty Blach. Yastrzemski has registered a .565 OPS in 76 plate appearances this year against lefties. He carries an .838 OPS in 231 plate appearances versus righties.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup versus lefty Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact Yastrzemski will play against lefties more often than the Giants' other left-handed hitting regular, but he'll begin this one on the bench versus southpaw Jordan Wicks. Luis Matos, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will form an all right-handed hitting outfield.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Yastrzemski isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench as Blake Snell toes the slab for the Padres. Wade Meckler, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will make up San Francisco's outfield Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Thursday Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two runs and two RBI in a 7-2 victory versus the Padres on Thursday.

Impact Yastrzemski knocked in a run with a single in the third inning and added a solo shot in the fifth. This was just his second game back following a month-long absence due to a hamstring injury. Yastrzemski drew a pair of walks Wednesday in his return and has reached base five times in nine plate appearances since being activated off the IL.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yastrzemski homers and drives in 2 runs as the Giants beat the punchless Padres 7-2

Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in two runs for the San Francisco Giants, who beat the sloppy, listless San Diego Padres 7-2 to open a one-game lead over Arizona for the NL’s th...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski activated from injured list by Giants

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski was activated from the 10-day injured list by the San Francisco Giants

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants activate OF Mike Yastrzemski from injured list The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Activated from injured list Yastrzemski (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Yaz has been on the shelf for the last month with a strained left hamstring but has rejoined the Giants after skipping a rehab assignment. He'll get regular looks in the outfield, especially against right-handed pitching. Luis Matos was sent down in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return Wednesday Yastrzemski (hamstring) will likely return from the injured list Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Yastrzemski has been out with a strained left hamstring since the end of July, though it appears he'll be able to return without embarking on a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old outfielder was slashing just .140/.275/.302 across 52 plate appearances since the All-Star break before getting injured, but he figures to slide back into an everyday role as part of San Francisco's outfield unit.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for Cincinnati series Manager Gabe Kapler said that he's hopeful Yastrzemski (hamstring) will return from the 10-day injured list during the Giants' series with the the Reds that begins Monday, John She...

Impact San Francisco could get some much-needed reinforcement to its outfield to close out August, as both Yastrzemski and Mitch Haniger (forearm) are tracking toward returns during the Cincinnati series. Yastrzemski hasn't appeared in any minor-league rehab games since landing on the shelf July 31 with a left hamstring strain, but he faced injured pitcher John Brebbia (lat) in a simulated game Sunday and has ran the bases over the past few days, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running bases Friday Yastrzemski (hamstring) will run the bases Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Yastrzemski suffered a setback with his left hamstring earlier this month but is ready to ramp things back up again. Testing things out on the bases will certainly be a big test, and a rehab assignment seemingly could be around the corner if all goes well.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking part in workouts Yastrzemski (hamstring) "is hitting without restrictions and will continue his running progression throughout the week," Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Yastrzemski recently encountered a setback in his recovery from a strained left hamstring, but he was given the green light to resume working out. Expect the Giants to proceed with caution in an effort to prevent any further bumps in the road.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Return pushed back Yastrzemski suffered a setback while rehabbing from a left hamstring strain, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Yastrzemski appeared to be nearing a return from the 10-day injured list after going down with a hamstring strain at the end of July, but his timetable for a return is unknown following this latest update. Per Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com, the outfielder suffered the setback while running the bases over the weekend. Yastrzemski will be shut down from baseball activities for the week before likely being re-evaluated.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return for Giants Yastrzemski (hamstring) went through a full pregame workout Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The outfielder appears close to returning for the Giants, although the club has yet to reveal a specific target date for his activation. Yastrzemski has been on the shelf since late July with a strained left hamstring.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants place RF Mike Yastrzemski on 10-day IL The San Francisco Giants placed right fielder Mike Yastrzemski on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to a left hamstring strain after lea...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Lands on injured list Yastrzemski was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Yastrzemski sat out Sunday's contest against Boston due to soreness in his hamstring, and his injury is apparently severe enough to warrant a trip to the IL. Isan Diaz was brought up from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing left hamstring tightness Yastrzemski exited Sunday's game against the Red Sox in the fifth inning due to left hamstring tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Yastrzemski came off the bench to begin Sunday's matchup but entered the game as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the third inning and hit a double. However, he was replaced a few innings later with an injury that has bothered him several times this season. The severity of his current injury isn't yet clear, but it's possible the Giants proceed with caution given his recent history with left hamstring issues.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Sunday's game on bench Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Yastrzemski will begin the contest on the bench while the Red Sox bring a lefty opening pitcher (Brennan Bernardino) to the hill. The right-handed-hitting Austin Slater will draw the start over Yastrzemski in the outfield, though it's possible Yastrzemski enters the game as a replacement for Slater once the Red Sox summon right-handed primary pitcher Nick Pivetta from the bullpen.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE