SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS NEWS

Wilmer Flores - Homers in Tuesday's loss Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Flores has drawn a walk in five straight games while adding a pair of solo homers in that span. He's hitting just .239 over his last 19 games, but that comes with a .535 slugging percentage, six homers and 12 RBI. For the season, the versatile infielder has a .288/.354/.535 slash line with 21 long balls, 51 RBI, 48 runs scored and 22 doubles, though he's yet to attempt a stolen base through 106 games.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Junis - Covers most innings Tuesday Junis allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two over 2.2 innings during Tuesday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Junis led the Giants' staff in both innings pitched and pitches (44; 27 strikes), though it was far from a true bulk assignment. The right-hander remains a versatile option out of the bullpen, but he has been pitching roughly every fifth day for a few weeks. Junis has a 3.97 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 88:20 K:BB across 79.1 innings over 37 appearances (four starts). Given the length of Tuesday's outing, he could be available some time over the weekend against the Rockies, though he would line up to make his next outing versus the Guardians.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Matos - Summoned to big leagues Matos was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

Impact The Giants elected to keep Wade Meckler around last week when Mike Yastrzemski returned, but they've reversed course this week. Matos should receive fairly regular playing time, whether that comes in center field or in a corner spot with Yastrzemski moving back to center.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wade Meckler - Sent down to minors Meckler was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

Impact Meckler kept his roster spot over Luis Matos after Mike Yastrzemski returned from the injured list last week, but the Giants are swapping out the two players now. The 23-year-old posted a .578 OPS during his first 20 games in the big leagues.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Bailey - Goes on concussion injured list Bailey was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Wednesday.

Impact Bailey suffered the concussion during Tuesday's loss to the Cubs when he was involved in a collision at the plate with Jeimer Candelario. He will be eligible to return next week, but as is the case anytime a concussion is involved, it's difficult to project when Bailey might be ready. Blake Sabol and Joey Bart will handle the catching duties for the Giants while Bailey is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Bart - Promotion incoming Bart is likely to be recalled by the Giants ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Cubs, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact He has a locker at Wrigley Field one day after Patrick Bailey suffered a possible concussion, so it would appear a roster move is imminent. Bart could start at catcher against lefties, with Blake Sabol seeing most of the action versus righties.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Bailey - Could land on concussion IL Bailey could be placed on the 7-day concussion injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Cubs, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Bailey collided with Jeimer Candelario during Tuesday's loss to the Cubs and reported lightheadedness afterward. Joey Bart was spotted in the Giants' clubhouse ahead of Wednesday's contest, so it would appear he's taking Bailey's roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Jackson - Stuck with second loss Jackson (1-2) took the loss Tuesday, surrendering four runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning as the Giants fell 11-8 to the Cubs. He struck out two.

Impact A three-run shot by Christopher Morel accounted for most of the damage off Jackson, who was the fifth of six San Francisco pitchers to take the mound in a very ineffective bullpen day. The right-hander has served up three long balls in his last 11 innings, leading to a 4.91 ERA over that stretch, but his 17:5 K:BB should keep him in a high-leverage role for the Giants despite his volatility.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

J.D. Davis - Ends power drought Davis went 3-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs.

Impact The 30-year-old led a four-homer barrage for the Giants, taking Hayden Wesneski deep in the sixth inning to give San Francisco a 6-4 lead, but Chicago quickly answered back and never trailed again. Davis snapped a 24-game power drought with the performance, a stretch in which he'd managed only three doubles and four RBI, but he's been showing signs of life lately -- including Tuesday's effort, he's batting .316 (12-for-28) over his last 12 contests.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki leads Cubs against the Giants after 4-hit performance

The Chicago Cubs take on the San Francisco Giants after Seiya Suzuki's four-hit game on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Extra outs' sink Giants in fifth straight loss CHICAGO -- The Giants’ horrid start to September took another turn for the worse on Tuesday night. San Francisco’s struggling offense came a...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Alex Wood - Starting Wednesday Wood will start Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wood has split time as a starter and a multi-inning reliever for the Giants this season, and Wednesday will mark his 12th start of the season. The 32-year-old southpaw has pitched to a 4.35 ERA and 1.43 WHIP through 80.2 innings this season, but he's given up just one unearned run in 9.1 frames across his last five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Cubs defeat the Giants, 11-8, and sweep series Photos of the Chicago Cubs' victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sept. 5, 2023, at Wrigley Field.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Patrick Bailey - May have concussion Manager Gabe Kapler said Bailey might have a concussion after colliding with Jeimer Candelario during Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bailey was reportedly feeling lightheaded after Candelario slid into him during the seventh inning. If he does indeed have a concussion, he will be forced to miss at least seven days and Blake Sabol will be next in line to start behind the plate for San Francisco. For now, Bailey should be considered day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still winless in September, Giants' playoff chances dwindling after fifth straight loss When things are going right, the Nickelodeon-esque neon orange that covers most of Joc Pederson’s cleats is what’s most visible. The slime-g...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cubs prevail in high-scoring affair vs. Giants Seiya Suzuki launched a two-run homer to highlight his four-hit, three-RBI performance on Tuesday, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to an 11-8...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Giants reinstate reliever John Brebbia from the 60-day IL and place OF AJ Pollock on waivers

The San Francisco Giants have reinstated reliever John Brebbia from the 60-day injured list

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants activate RHP John Brebbia, release OF AJ Pollock The San Francisco Giants received a boost in their fight for a National League wild-card playoff spot when the team activated right-handed r...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mitch Haniger - 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

Patrick Bailey - Takes seat Tuesday Bailey is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Bailey will grab a breather after making four straight starts behind the plate for the Giants. Blake Sabol is catching and batting fifth Tuesday versus the Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Beck - Optioned to Triple-A San Francisco optioned Beck to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Beck had been lit up for 11 runs -- nine earned -- over his last 8.1 innings (two starts, one relief appearance) with the Giants. John Brebbia (lat) is returning from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Brebbia - Activated from 60-day IL San Francisco activated Brebbia (lat) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brebbia made three scoreless minor-league rehab appearances and is now back in the Giants' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Cubs. He had been sidelined since June 17 due to a Grade 2 lat strain.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Conforto - Takes on-field batting practice Conforto (hamstring) took on-field batting practice Tuesday and said he's running at close to 85 percent, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Conforto landed on the injured list Aug. 25 with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, but he has made a swift recovery so far and could return to the NL Wild Card-hunting Giants at some point in mid-September. When healthy this season, the 30-year-old outfielder has registered a .748 OPS with 15 homers and 55 RBI across 111 games.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Walker - Serving as opener Tuesday Walker will serve as the Giants' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Impact Walker will be opening for the 12th time this season and will likely cover anywhere from 1-to-3 innings before turning the game over to the bullpen, with lefty Sean Manaea or right-hander Jakob Junis representing the top candidate to work in bulk relief. After going 7-0 in Walker's first seven turns as an opener, the Giants have lost each of the last four games that the right-hander has started.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE