MAY 1, 2023 • AL.COM
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
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Cal Stevenson - Recalled from Sacramento The Giants recalled Stevenson from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact With the Giants placing both Brandon Crawford (calf) and Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) on the injured list, San Francisco will bring up Stevenson as one of the reinforcements. The outfielder was acquired from Oakland in the middle of April, and he hit .310/.408/.429 over 49 plate appearances with Sacramento and Triple-A Las Vegas prior to the promotion.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brett Wisely - Recalled from Triple-A Wisely was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento by the Giants on Monday.
Impact Wisely was actually already with the club as the 27th man for their Mexico City series versus the Padres, but he'll now remain with the club as Mike Yastrzemski's (hamstring) replacement. He could get a little time in center field with Yastrzemski out and also back up in the infield.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Yastrzemski - 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
Brandon Crawford - Placed on 10-day IL Crawford was placed on the 10-day IL with a right calf strain by the Giants on Monday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Crawford left Saturday's game with tightness in his calf, and now will be out of action until the middle of May. With the veteran shortstop out, Thairo Estrada should handle most of the shortstop duties. Cal Stevenson has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding transaction.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chandler Rome: Pitching matchups for this week's Giants-Astros... - The Athletic Pitching matchups for this week's Giants-Astros series at Minute Maid Park: Monday: Luis Garcia vs. Ross Stripling Tuesday: Hunter Brown vs....
MAY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Giants minor-league notes: Patrick Bailey, Carson Whisenhunt moving up Marco Luciano is nearing a return, Wade Meckler is opening eyes, Carson Ragsdale is dominating and much more.
MAY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros host the Giants to begin 3-game series
The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on MondayMAY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mitch Haniger - Pops another homer Haniger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.
Impact Haniger may not want to leave Mexico City -- he hit a homer in both of the Giants' games south of the border. The outfielder has now gone 5-for-16 (.313) through his first five contests of the year. He's added five RBI, five runs scored, two homers, a double and two walks through 19 plate appearances.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
LaMonte Wade Jr. - Slugs fifth homer Wade went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.
Impact Wade took Yu Darvish's fifth pitch of the game deep to right field for the opening run. This was Wade's third homer in his last four games, and he's hit safely in five straight contests, going 6-for-19 (.316) in that span. The burst of offense has him up to a .243/.430/.529 slash line with five long balls, eight RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base through 94 plate appearances this season.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Rogers - Takes second straight loss Rogers (0-2) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk with one strikeout in one-third of an inning, taking the loss versus the Padres on Sunday.
Impact Rogers appeared in both games in Mexico City this weekend, and he took the loss in each of those contests. He put two of the three batters he faced on base Sunday, and Camilo Doval was unable to get out of the jam. Rogers now has a 2.93 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB through 15.1 innings. He'll certainly enjoy getting back to sea level soon, though a three-game stop in Houston starts Monday before the Giants are back home at pitcher-friendly Oracle Park over the weekend.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Camilo Doval - Takes first blown save Doval was charged with a blown save Sunday, allowing a run on two hits while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Doval allowed a runner inherited from Tyler Rogers to score in the eighth inning, and the Giants were unable to bounce back. A two-run double from Matt Carpenter also put a run on Doval's line. It's the first blown save of the season for Doval, who has also gone 1-2 with three saves through 11 appearances. He has a 3.27 ERA, but his 1.36 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB through 11 innings are at least somewhat concerning marks.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Cobb - Strong start continues Cobb did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on seven hits over five innings against the Padres. He struck out seven.
Impact Cobb turned in another strong outing Sunday, striking out seven while allowing three runs, each of which came in the fifth inning where Austin Nola hit a two-run homer and a Juan Soto single drove in Fernando Tatis. Cobb is off to a roaring start to 2023, having tossed a complete game shutout and owning a 2.43 ERA and an 8.25 K/BB through 33.1 innings. Considering Cobb's incredible form play and pitcher-friendly home diamond, the 35-year-old should remain a strong fantasy option.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
J.D. Davis - Clubs sixth homer Davis went 2-for-3 with a solo home run scored in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.
Impact Davis took advantage of the increased elevation in Mexico City, taking Yu Darvish yard for a solo homer in the second inning. He followed up the long ball with a single off Darvish in the fourth that advanced Michael Conforto to third, who would eventually come around to score. Davis now has six homers on the season, a threshold he has surpassed just twice in six years in the bigs.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Giants' Yastrzemski likely headed to IL with hurt hamstring
San Francisco Giants centerfielder Mike Yastrzemski is likely headed to the injured list after hurting his left hamstring in a 6-4 loss to the San Diego PadresMAY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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APRIL 30, 2023 • MLB.COM
Padres rally late to down Giants, win series in Mexico City Matt Carpenter capped a three-run bottom of the eighth with a two-out, two-run double to short center off the glove of a diving Mike Yastrze...
APRIL 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Padres rally for 2-game Mexican sweep, beat Giants 6-4
Matt Carpenter capped an eighth-inning rally with a tiebreaking, two-run double off the glove of diving centerfielder Mike Yastrzemski, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Franci...APRIL 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Yastrzemski - 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
Mike Yastrzemski - 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
Mike Yastrzemski - 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
David Villar - On bench for second straight Villar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact Villar is sitting against a right-handed starting pitcher (Yu Darvish) for the second straight day and appears to have ceded primary duties at third base to J.D. Davis. The righty-hitting Villar offers the ability to play three infield positions and should still have a path to steady playing time versus left-handed pitching.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blake Sabol - Heads to bench as Bart returns Sabol is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact Sabol hasn't picked up a start in the outfield since April 15, but he's been able to maintain a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching while Joey Bart has missed time of late with a groin injury. However, with Bart back in action Sunday, Sabol's four-game streak of starts behind the dish will come to an end.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Wood - Steps back on mound Wood (hamstring) completed a bullpen session Saturday and is scheduled to throw a simulated game Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Shortly after Wood was placed on the 15-day injured list April 19, manager Gabe Kapler hinted that the veteran southpaw would be headed for an extended absence, but Wood seems to be coming along quicker than anticipated in his recovery from a right hamstring strain. If he checks out fine during his upcoming simulated game, Wood could be cleared to make a rehab start in the minors as soon as next weekend. Wood will likely need only one or two rehab outings to get his arm reconditioned for starting duty, so he could be back in action for the Giants as soon as the second week of May.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Crawford - Not in Sunday's lineup Crawford (calf) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Crawford exited Saturday's contest with right calf tightness and will be sidelined for Sunday's series finale. Thairo Estrada will move to shortstop while Brett Wisely starts at the keystone for San Francisco.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
