MAY 9, 2021•FRIARSONBASE.COM
Padres cannot take the next step without starters going deeperSince the Kansas City Royals cracked the code on super bullpens six years ago en route to a World Series title, how teams view pitching, as...
Anderson Espinoza - Makes return to moundEspinoza struck out three batters and allowed one hit over two innings in an appearance with High-A Fort Wayne on Thursday. It was Espinoza's first regular season game appearance s...
ImpactIt has been a long journey back to pitching for the right-hander, whose career has been derailed by a pair of Tommy John surgeries. Espinoza made one appearance with the Padres in spring training this season before being sent to the minors. He threw 26 pitches Thursday in his Fort Wayne debut and collected half of his outs via strikeout. Espinoza is still only 23 years old and was once a highly-regarded prospect, so the opportunity for a successful big-league career remains ahead of him.
MAY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Steven Duggar - Picking up regular work in outfieldDuggar will start in center field and bat eighth Sunday against the Padres.
ImpactDuggar will likely move into a fourth-outfielder role once the Giants are at full strength, but he looks like he'll be a near-everyday player while Alex Dickerson (shoulder) is on the injured list. He'll be picking up his sixth start in seven games Sunday after going 7-for-22 (.318 average) following his April 30 call-up from the minors.
MAY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Giants send utility man Jason Vosler back to Triple-A; he's working on acclimating to bench roleUtility player Jason Vosler was optioned back to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday as the...
MAY 9, 2021•SFCHRONICLE.COM
Vosler optioned to clear spot for CuetoThe Giants optioned infielder Jason Vosler to Triple-A Sacramento to clear a spot on the 26-man roster for right-hander Johnny Cueto, who re...
MAY 9, 2021•MLB.COM
Austin Nola - Takes seat SundayNola is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.
ImpactNola suffered a hand injury Friday but returned to the lineup Saturday and went 0-for-4 with an RBI. Victor Caratini receives another start behind the plate for San Diego.
MAY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Tommy Pham - Not starting SundayPham is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.
ImpactPham will take a seat for the second time in the past three games while mired in an 0-for-10 slump. Jurickson Profar will start in left field Sunday for the Friars.
MAY 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
