MITCH HANIGER NEWS

Taking seat Wednesday Haniger is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Haniger had started each of the last three contests and eight of the last nine, but he will begin this one on the bench. Luis Matos is getting the call in left field for the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three RBI in win Haniger went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Rockies.

Impact Haniger plated a run in the fifth with his first double of the game and then two more in the sixth with another two-bagger. It was just his second multi-hit game since returning from the injured list Aug. 29 and he doubled his RBI total since his return with Sunday's performance. In his 16 games back, Haniger is slashing just .163/.241/.408 and has a 31.5 percent strikeout rate.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants did what was required behind Keaton Winn, Mitch Haniger in sweep of Rockies This weekend the Giants couldn't spring back into favored status in this race. But they sure could've played their way out of it.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Smacks homer in win Haniger went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Haniger hit safely for his third straight game, and he's homered in consecutive contests. This was his first multi-hit effort in nine contests since he returned from a fractured forearm. The veteran outfielder appears to be getting back on track at the plate. He's still slashing just .224/.277/.402 with six homers, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored and a stolen base over 49 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts fifth homer Haniger went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-8 win over the Rockies.

Impact Haniger has slumped since returning from a fractured right forearm on Aug. 29, going 3-for-23 over eight games in that span. The slow restart has cost him playing time against right-handed pitchers, though he should remain in the lineup regularly versus southpaws. The outfielder's first year with the Giants has been unimpressive with five homers, 23 RBI, 22 runs scored, one stolen base and a .216/.266/.374 slash line over 184 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Haniger is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Cubs.

Impact Mike Yastrzemski will play right field and Joc Pederson is in left as the Giants face right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Haniger has mostly been limited to starts against left-handed pitching opponents since he returned Aug. 29 from a fractured right forearm.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing regularly vs. righties Haniger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Haniger will head to the bench for the second time in five games, with all of his absences coming against right-handed starting pitchers. Since being activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Haniger has gone 1-for-11 with a triple and a walk while striking out five times in three games. Until he shows more signs of life at the plate, Haniger looks like he could be limited to a short-side platoon role for the playoff-hopeful Giants.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Haniger is out of the lineup Friday against the Padres.

Impact Joc Pederson, Wade Meckler and Mike Yastrzemski will start across the outfield as Wilmer Flores serves as the Giants' designated hitter. Haniger is being eased back into action after missing multiple months with a fractured left forearm. He was just reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Haniger is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Haniger returned to action in left field Tuesday following a lengthy stay on the injured list with a fractured forearm, but he'll rest for Wednesday's matinee as he's eased back into action. Joc Peterson is handling left field Wednesday, Mike Yastrzemski is in right and Wilmer Flores will be the Giants' designated hitter.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Haniger (forearm) went 0-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Reds.

Impact Haniger didn't get a hit in his return from a broken forearm, but he reached on an error and scored. He played the full game in left field. The 32-year-old outfielder is slashing .224/.274/.362 with four home runs, 22 RBI, 20 runs scored and a stolen base over 41 games this season. He should be a near-everyday option in the near term, at least until Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) and Michael Conforto (hamstring) are back in the fold.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 60-day IL The Giants activated Haniger (forearm) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Haniger has been sidelined since mid-June due to a fractured right forearm and went 1-for-17 on his five-game minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento, but the Giants need all the offensive help they can get as they try to claim an NL Wild Card spot. The 32-year-old should see fairly regular starts in the outfield down the stretch.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated this week Manager Gabe Kapler said that he's hopeful Haniger (forearm) will return from the 60-day injured list during the Giants' series with the the Reds that begins Monday, John Shea of t...

Impact Haniger is scheduled to appear in another rehab game Sunday for Triple-A Sacramento in what could be his final tuneup before he returns from the IL. Though Haniger has gone just 1-for-15 with a walk and a run scored through his first four rehab games, he's struck out in just two of those at-bats and has been able to play some innings in left field in addition to serving as a designated hitter. Haniger has been on the IL since June 14 with a fractured right forearm that eventually required surgery.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reporting to Triple-A for rehab Haniger (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Sacramento, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Haniger will likely require several games with Sacramento to get his timing back on the plate, given that he's been sidelined since mid-June after requiring a surgery to address a fractured right forearm. He was cleared to resume baseball activities in late July and began taking batting practice more than a week and a half ago, suffering no setbacks along the way. Once he completes his rehab stint at Sacramento and returns from the 60-day injured list, Haniger should reclaim a near-everyday role in the San Francisco lineup at a corner-outfield spot or designated hitter.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment, Mitch Haniger says time away from SF Giants has been 'difficult', 'frustrating' SAN FRANCISCO — One of the draws for Mitch Haniger when he signed with the Giants this past winter was the chance to play for his hometown t...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Starting rehab next week Haniger (forearm) is on track to begin a rehab assignment next week, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Haniger is headed to the Giants' spring training complex in Arizona to continue ramping up his activities and will soon test himself in a game setting. The veteran outfielder has missed more than two months after requiring surgery to repair a fractured right forearm, so he will need a good number of at-bats during his rehab assignment to knock the rust off before being activated from the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up activity Haniger (forearm) is ramping up all activity and could embark on a rehab assignment in a week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Haniger was initially cleared for activity in late July and began taking swings in the batting cage Saturday. If Haniger is able to begin a rehab assignment within the next week, his chances at returning before the end of the month would improve significantly. Otherwise, an early-September return appears more likely. The 32-year-old outfielder has been on the IL since June 13 after requiring surgery to repair a fracture in his right forearm.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting in cage Saturday Haniger (forearm) will take swings in the batting cage Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Haniger is ramping things back up following surgery in June to repair a fracture in his right forearm. He is eligible for activation Sunday, but it figures to at least be closer to the end of August before he's ready to return.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants acquire A.J. Pollock, a known lefty killer and professional hitter Mitch Haniger credits Pollock with giving him advice when he was a minor leaguer that totally changed his hitting philosophy.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cleared for activity X-rays showed Haniger's forearm has properly healed, and he was cleared to resume baseball activity Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Haniger underwent surgery in June after suffering a fracture in his right forearm, and he can now begin his rehab process. There is no immediate timetable for Haniger's return, but he will almost certainly be sidelined past his eligible return date of August 13. The 32-year-old outfielder was slashing .230/.281/.372 through 160 plate appearances before getting hurt.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day injured list Haniger (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Haniger has been ruled out until late August after fracturing his right forearm, so this move was strictly procedural. Dalton Guthrie was added to the 40-man roster in Haniger's place.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out 10 weeks after surgery Haniger underwent successful surgery on his fractured right forearm, and he's expected to miss 10 weeks while recovering, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact As Baggarly notes, that puts Haniger back with San Francisco right around the end of August. The outfielder suffered the injury after being hit squarely in the forearm versus the Cardinals over the weekend. Assuming a clean recovery, Haniger could help San Francisco and fantasy rosters over the final month of the 2023 campaign.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants recall prospect Luis Matos, place Mitch Haniger on IL The San Francisco Giants recalled prized prospect Luis Matos from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday and placed fellow outfielder Mitch Hanige...

JUNE 14, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Needs surgery for fractured forearm Haniger will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a fractured right forearm, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's something which could cause him to miss the bulk of the rest of the season, but a clearer timetable for Haniger's return is expected Friday. The veteran outfielder suffered the injury when he was struck by a Jack Flaherty pitch during Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL Haniger (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Haniger was hit by a pitch and suffered a fractured forearm in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals and he will now be unavailable for the foreseeable future. Although he's eligible to return in 10 days, that seems very unlikely considering the specific injury he sustained. More information on the outfielder's status will likely be provided after Haniger undergoes additional imaging. In the meantime, Luis Matos was called up from Triple-A Sacramento and will make his major-league debut Wednesday versus St. Louis.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Haniger's fracture means arrival of Giants top prospect Luis Matos Highly anticipated Giants outfield prospect Luis Matos is about to get his foot in the door to the big leagues.

JUNE 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM