JUNE 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MIKE YASTRZEMSKI #5 - RIGHT FIELDER - SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
18 HR •
57 RBI •
.231 AVG
18 HR
57 RBI
.231 AVG
Yastrzemski delivers in clutch as SF Giants finish sweep of Cardinals Mike Yastrzemski tied it with a two-out, two-run ninth inning home run and the Giants scored three in the 10th Wednesday to beat the St. Lou...
Mashes seventh homer Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 11-3 rout of the Cardinals.
Impact He took Genesis Cabrera deep in the sixth inning, giving Yastrzemski his first long ball in June. It's been a rough month so far for the veteran outfielder, who's batting just .179 (5-for-28) in his last 10 games, but on the season he has a respectable .767 OPS with seven homers, 18 RBI and 30 runs through 48 contests.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against southpaw Yastrzemski is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Cardinals.
Impact Yastrzemski will head to the bench as San Francisco faces southpaw Matthew Liberatore on Monday. Austin Slater will take over in center field and bat leadoff in the series opener with St. Louis.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Thursday Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rockies.
Impact Austin Slater will start in center field and bat eighth for the Giants in the matinee game at Coors Field. Yastrzemski is slashing just .190/.288/.345 in 67 plate appearances since he returned May 16 from a two-week absence for a left hamstring strain.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Walks twice Tuesday Yastrzemski went 0-for-4 with two walks and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Rockies.
Impact Yastrzemski was the only member of the Giants' starting lineup to fail to record a hit. He was dealing with a minor side injury Sunday that kept him out of the lineup versus the Orioles. The outfielder should be back in his usual role if the injury doesn't pop up again. He's at a .257/.319/.461 slash line with six home runs, 16 RBI, 27 runs scored and 11 doubles through 41 contests this season, and he's been solid lately by hitting safely in nine of his last 11 games.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to go Tuesday Yastrzemski (side) is starting in center field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Yastrzemski will return to the lineup ahead of the Giants' three-game series in Colorado, starting in center field after missing Sunday's contest with the Orioles. The 32-year-old has recorded at least one hit in nine out of his last 10 games, batting .324 with six extra-base hits, including a homer, over that stretch.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tending to side injury Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles due to side tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact The injury explains why the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski finds himself on the bench versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Tyler Wells). Kapler downplayed any concern about the injury, and with the benefit of a team off day Monday, Yastrzemski could be ready to reclaim his regular role in center field when the Giants return to action Tuesday in Colorado.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench vs. righty Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Yastrzemski receives most of his off days against left-handed pitchers, but he's sitting Sunday with righty Tyler Wells on the mound for Baltimore. The veteran outfielder has hits in nine of his past 10 games and has a .949 OPS during that stretch, so it's likely just a maintenance day. Blake Sabol, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will start from left to right in the outfield.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against lefty Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
Impact The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski finds himself on the bench for the start of San Francisco's homestand while the Giants oppose a left-handed starting pitcher (Rich Hill). The switch-hitting Bryce Johnson will fill in for Yastrzemski as the Giants' starting center fielder.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clubs sixth homer Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Brewers.
Impact The long ball was his first in 11 games since he returned from a hamstring injury. Yastrzemski is riding a six-game hitting streak, going 8-for-22 (.364) with three extra-base hits in that span. The outfielder is slashing .265/.315/.463 with six homers, 15 RBI, 23 runs scored and nine doubles over 36 contests while seeing a near-everyday role in center field lately with the Giants facing a run of eight right-handed pitchers in a row.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Posts three-hit effort Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 15-1 win over the Brewers.
Impact Yastrzemski went 0-for-18 over his first five games back from a hamstring injury, but he's now hit safely in four straight, going 6-for-15 with two doubles in that span. The outfielder has resumed a starting role in the Giants' lineup, though he could slip into a platoon in center field once Austin Slater (hamstring) gets back. Yastrzemski's .264/.317/.450 slash line is his best since 2020, and he's added five home runs, 14 RBI, 22 runs scored and nine doubles with no stolen bases through 139 plate appearances.
MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against lefty Yastrzemski will be on the bench Saturday against the Marlins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Yastrzemski returned from a hamstring strain Tuesday and started three straight games, all against righties. He'll hit the bench against lefty Braxton Garrett, with Bryce Johnson taking over in center field.
MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from 10-day IL Yastrzemski (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Yastrzemski will be available off the bench if called upon, but he's not penciled into the starting lineup for the series opener. He should draw the start in center field Tuesday, likely bumping Brett Wisely back to a bench role.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Feels ready to return Yastrzemski (hamstring) told reporters Monday that he feels ready to return from the 10-day injured list, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.
Impact Yastrzemski is eligible to return from the injured list now after missing all of May with his left hamstring strain, and while no move has been announced, it appears likely that the outfielder will be back with the team shortly with "no boxes to check off" according to the outfielder. If he's not active before Monday's game against the Phillies, he could be back for that series or over the weekend against the Marlins.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Making steady progress Yastrzemski (hamstring) has been cleared to hit and throw, and he's expected to run Tuesday, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.
Impact Yastrzemski landed on the 10-day injured list May 1 due to a left hamstring strain, but he's already making solid progress in his recovery. The team has yet to reveal a concrete timetable for his return, though they'll likely have a better idea over the next few days after seeing how he responds to running.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Has Grade 1 hamstring strain Yastrzemski has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Yastrzemski said he heard a pop when he tweaked his hamstring Sunday against the Padres, so the MRI showing just a Grade 1 strain qualifies as a pleasant surprise. It's an injury which generally takes 2-4 weeks to recover from, giving Yastrzemski a good shot to make it back before the end of the month.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Life after Yaz: How the Giants can replace Yastrzemski's innings and at-bats Yastrzemski will miss at least 10 days and likely more. With Austin Slater also banged up, who can the Giants turn to in center field?
MAY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lands on injured list Yastrzemski was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Giants on Monday with a left hamstring strain.
Impact Yastrzemski felt a pop in his hamstring while trying to make a play in the outfield during Sunday's loss to the Padres. It's not clear at this point how severe the strain is. Austin Slater could see an uptick in playing time while Yaz is out and Brett Wisely is also up for depth.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to miss time Yastrzemski will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his left hamstring strain but will likely miss time, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Yastrzemski felt a pop in his hamstring while attempting to field a ball in center field in the bottom of the eighth inning during Sunday's game against the Padres. He limped off the field following the play and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury. Austin Slater will likely see increased playing time until Yastrzemski is cleared to return, while Blake Wisely could remain with the club if Yastrzemski heads to the injured list.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with hamstring strain Yastrzemski was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after exiting Sunday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Yastrzemski limped off the field after making a diving attempt in center field in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday, and it's unclear whether his injury will force him to miss additional time. If he's sidelined, Austin Slater and Brett Wisely would be candidates to see increased at-bats.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Yastrzemski exited Sunday's game against the Padres in the bottom of the eighth inning due to an apparent leg injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Yastrzemski remained in the game after crashing into the wall earlier Sunday, but he limped off the field after making a diving attempt in center field in the bottom of the eighth. He went 2-for-4 with an RBI prior to his departure, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener in Houston.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Thursday Yastrzemski (side) is back in the lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.
Impact Yastrzemski was a late scratch from Wednesday's game due to tightness in his left side, but it's clearly nothing too concerning. He'll play center field and bat sixth in Thursday's matinee game against the Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched with side tightness Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Cardinals due to tightness on his left side, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Impact The severity of Yastrzemski's injury is unknown, but it's apparently enough to keep him out of Wednesday's contest. LaMonte Wade will take his place in right field and bat sixth.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Totals six bases in win Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.
Impact Yastrzemski got his night going with a solo blast in the fourth inning off of Jake Woodford to put the Giants ahead 2-1. He then added an RBI double against Ryan Helsley in the ninth and came around to score on Blake Sabol's walk-off homer. Yastrzemski now has nine hits over his last five games and is slashing a healthy .291/.315/.535 with five long balls, 13 RBI, 15 runs and a 3:21 BB:K over 89 plate appearances.
APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
