Giants release former Yankees catcher Gary Sánchez
The San Francisco Giants have released former New York Yankees catcher Gary SánchezMAY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
C Gary Sanchez opts out of deal with Giants Veteran catcher Gary Sanchez opted out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants after he was not added to the major league roster
MAY 2, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Darin Ruf - Begins assignment Tuesday Ruf (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ruf landed on the 10-day IL last week due to inflammation in his right wrist, and he appears to be in line for close to a minimum stay. The 36-year-old veteran is slashing .261/.370/.348 in 27 plate appearance since being selected to the major-league squad in mid-April.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Waites - Recalled from Triple-A Waites was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Sacramento, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Waites had surrendered 10 earned runs on 11 hits and 12 walks through 9.2 innings this season at the Triple-A level, but the Giants need a fresh bullpen arm leading into the second of three games at Houston. The 24-year-old right-hander figures to operate in a low-leverage role.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Hjelle - Optioned to Triple-A Hjelle was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Sacramento, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hjelle was hammered for five earned runs on three hits and three walks in a one-inning relief appearance Monday against the Astros. Cole Waites will fill the vacant spot in the Giants' bullpen Tuesday at Houston.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
A healthier, more productive Brandon Crawford is still possible Crawford can search for his springiest self, while the Giants get a chance to revisit Thairo Estrada at short and their second base options.
MAY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Alex Wood - Throws live batting practice Wood (hamstring) threw live batting practice Tuesday in Houston, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Wood is traveling with the Giants as he nears the end of his recovery from a left hamstring strain, which was initially expected to cost him several weeks. He's less than two weeks removed from suffering the injury and could soon be cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. It all points to the 32-year-old starter being an option again for San Francisco by the middle of May.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Hjelle - Melts down Monday Hjelle (1-1) allowed five runs on three hits and three walks over one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Astros.
Impact Hjelle got the last out of the sixth inning without trouble, but the Astros found some success with small ball against him in the seventh. Through 10 appearances, Hjelle has struggled to pitch consistently -- he's been charged with at least one run in seven of those outings. He has a 10.13 ERA, 2.33 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB across 13.1 innings and will likely see most of his action in low-leverage spots for as long as he's on the big-league roster.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
LaMonte Wade Jr. - Stays hot Monday Wade went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Monday's 7-3 loss to Houston.
Impact Wade's sixth homer of the season cut the Astros' lead to 7-3 in the eighth. He's now hit safely in six straight games, totaling six extra-base knocks and five RBI during that stretch. His recent hot stretch has upped his slash line to .260/.443/.575 through 26 games (98 plate appearances).
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joc Pederson - Hits two-run homer in loss Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Astros.
Impact Pederson's first home run since April 3 gave the Giants a 2-1 lead in the third. He continues to periodically sit out versus lefties and missed a two-week stretch due to a wrist injury, but his .255/.354/.509 slash line through 17 games is encouraging. During his first season with San Francisco last year, Pederson slashed .274/.353/.521 with 23 homers and 70 RBI across 134 games.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ross Stripling - Five strikeouts over five innings Stripling did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and zero walks over five innings during a 7-3 loss to Houston. He struck out five.
Impact After four straight short outings (three as a reliever), Stripling tied his season high with five innings Monday. He also struck out at least five batters for just the second time this season and didn't surrender a walk for a third time. Given his back-to-back solid starts (four earned runs over 8.1 innings, it seems safe to assume Stripling's spot in the rotation is secure as long as Alex Wood (hamstring) remains on the 15-day injured list.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Giants try to break road skid, face the Astros
The San Francisco Giants will aim to end their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Houston AstrosMAY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ailing Astros give ball to Hunter Brown vs. Giants The Houston Astros continue their series against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.
MAY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Luis Garcia exits early, but Astros still handle Giants Mauricio Dubon recorded a three-hit game against his former club, and the Houston Astros survived an early loss of their starting pitcher to...
MAY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Luis Garcia exits early, but Astros still handle Giants Mauricio Dubon recorded a three-hit game against his former club, and the Houston Astros survived an early loss of their starting pitcher to...
MAY 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
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MAY 2, 2023 • MLB.COM
Dubón shines against former team as Astros beat Giants 7-3
Mauricio Dubón had three hits, highlighted by a tiebreaking RBI double in a five-run seventh inning, and the Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 7-3MAY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joey Bart - Takes seat Monday Bart is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact After missing four straight games with right groin tightness, Bart returned to action Sunday in Mexico City, playing all eight innings behind the plate while going 0-for-4 in a 6-4 loss to the Padres. Though Bart isn't dealing with any reported setbacks, the Giants will give Bart a chance to recuperate Monday on the heels of his first game action in nearly a week. Blake Sabol will catch for starting pitcher Ross Stripling in the series opener in Houston.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bryce Johnson - Lingering concussion symptoms Johnson is still experiencing concussion symptoms, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact He has passed concussion tests, but Johnson is apparently still dealing with some lingering symptoms. The outfielder has been out since mid-April after suffering a concussion when he collided with the outfield wall.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Yastrzemski - 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
Brandon Crawford - Could have minimal stint on IL Crawford told reporters Monday after being placed on the injured list that his MRI showed his calf strain to be worse than anticipated, but he is hopeful he can return to the lineu...
Impact Crawford was diagnosed with a Grade one-plus -- or mild -- strain after leaving Saturday's game. The veteran shortstop will likely not need a rehab assignment, and he could be playing short against right-handed pitching in the middle of May.
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
Giants' Crawford, Yastrzemski placed on injured list
The San Francisco Giants placed shortstop Brandon Crawford and outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on the 10-day injured list Monday before the start of a series against the Houston AstrosMAY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
