Padres' Profar collapses after collision, taken off on cart
San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar collapsed as he was trying to walk off the field after a scary collision with rookie shortstop CJULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
Zack Littell - Returns to San Francisco Littell was recalled by the Giants on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Jose Alvarez (elbow) was placed on the injured list, creating a need in the bullpen. Littell will fill that void, and he's managed a 4.97 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB across 29 innings with the Giants on the season.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
José Álvarez - Back on injured list Alvarez was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to elbow inflammation, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Alvarez was activated from the injured list Tuesday after a minimum stint caused by a back issue. His immediate return to the shelf is even more concerning given that he did not appear in a game. Though Alvarez will be eligible to take the mound again in late July, the Giants will likely take a cautious approach.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Wynns - Remains out of lineup Wynns isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wynns should see an uptick in playing time while Curt Casali (oblique) is sidelined, but Joey Bart will start behind the plate and bat ninth once again Thursday. Over his last four games, Wynns has gone 2-for-8 with two RBI and two strikeouts.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Darin Ruf - Excluded from Thursday's lineup Ruf isn't starting Thursday against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ruf will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after he went 4-for-11 with a homer, two doubles, four RBI and two runs over his last five games. Tommy La Stella is serving as the designated hitter while David Villar starts at third base.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Camilo Doval - Settles for hold Doval allowed a run on one hit and three walks while striking out one in two-thirds of an inning, earning a hold in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Doval was brought in to protect a three-run lead, but he instead allowed four of the six batters he faced to get aboard. He left the game with the bases loaded, and Sam Long was able to strike out Jordan Luplow to close out the game. Doval hasn't been terribly plagued by walks this year, but he's allowed seven of them in his 11 innings after a nearly month-long stretch without issuing a free pass. He owns a 3.28 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 43:16 K:BB, 12 saves, two holds and two blown saves through 35.2 innings this season as the Giants' main closer.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
John Brebbia - Nabs win Wednesday Brebbia (4-1) earned the win Wednesday, pitching a perfect eighth inning against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Brebbia became the pitcher of record as the Giants pulled ahead in the ninth inning, though Camilo Doval had to settle for a hold while Sam Long finished off the save. Through four innings in July, Brebbia hasn't allowed a run. He has a 2.48 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 35:10 K:BB across 36.1 innings while adding eight holds in a mid-leverage role. He's also opened two games and could be an option in that capacity again since the Giants' rotation is temporarily short-staffed.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony DeSclafani - Transferred to 60-day IL DeSclafani (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact DeSclafani announced last weekend that he'll miss the remainder of the season due to his right ankle surgery, so his move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural. The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for Tobias Myers, who was traded from Cleveland to San Francisco on Thursday. DeSclafani will likely be ready for spring training in 2023 since he carries a recovery timetable of 4-to-5 months.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tobias Myers - Traded to San Francisco Myers was traded from the Guardians to the Giants on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Myers began the season at Triple-A Columbus but sputtered to a 6.00 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 60 innings over 14 starts. He'll attempt to right the ship with his new organization, and he'll report to the Giants' Triple-A affiliate for now. Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Myers on the 40-man roster.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bart's new approach helps Giants end skid PHOENIX -- Fresh off a stint in the Minors, Joey Bart’s best swing in the big leagues in several weeks was one to remember and one he needed...
JULY 7, 2022 • MLB.COM
Darin Ruf - Swats big pinch-hit homer Ruf hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat during Wednesday's 7-5 win against Arizona.
Impact With the Giants trailing by two in the eighth inning, Ruf was brought in to pinch hit for Lamonte Wade Jr. The former smashed a 429-foot, two-run shot to left field to tie the game. Ruf didn't remain in the contest to play defense, but his mark was already made, and San Francisco ultimately pulled out the win. Ruf's homer was his first since June 22 and his seventh of the campaign. He slugged a career-high 16 long balls over 262 at-bats last season.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Long - Steps in for first career save Long earned a save against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, retiring the only batter he faced via strikeout.
Impact The Giants led by three entering the ninth inning, but closer Camilo Doval allowed a run to score and was pulled after letting three straight batters reach base with two outs. Long came in to pitch to Jordan Luplow, and the reliever was able to finish the contest with a three-pitch strikeout for the first save of his career. Doval should remain San Francisco's closer for the time being, though Long has impressed with a 1.78 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB in mostly low-leverage work across 30.1 innings on the season.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Cobb - Allows four runs over six innings Cobb pitched six innings against Arizona on Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three batters. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Cobb was tagged for four runs over his first two frames, but he was able to settle down and prevent any additional runs from there while tying a season high with six innings. The right-hander was in line for the loss when he departed, but San Francisco's offense stormed back late in the game to allow him to escape with a no-decision. Cobb has allowed only eight earned runs over 25.1 innings (2.84 ERA) across his past five starts, but he hasn't picked up any wins over that time. His last victory came May 17 in Colorado in a wild game in which he surrendered seven runs.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Padres host San Francisco Giants, look to break home losing streak
The San Diego Padres aim to break their four-game home slide with a victory against the San Francisco GiantsJULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks can't hold early lead against Giants The victory helped the Giants avoid a series sweep.
JULY 7, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
With pinch-hit heroics, Giants snap season-long skid against D-backs PHOENIX — Rejoice, San Francisco, the season-worst skid is over.
JULY 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Giants erase early deficit, rally to beat Diamondbacks 7-5
Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early four-run deficit, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 an...JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Wynns - Steps out of lineup Wynns is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Arizona, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Wynns is poised to see more playing time with Curt Casali sidelined by an oblique injury, but it's Joey Bart who will start after being promoted earlier Wednesday.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Darin Ruf - Out of Wednesday's lineup Ruf is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Ruf went 3-for-16 over his past seven contests and will head to the bench for Wednesday's series finale in Arizona. Yermin Mercedes will bat third as the designated hitter.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ahead of schedule, Joey Bart ready to show off revamped swing with SF Giants Joey Bart was forced back into action with the MLB club after Curt Casali went down with a strained oblique.
JULY 7, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Wilmer Flores - Heads to bench Wednesday Flores is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Flores is 3-for-18 with a double, nine walks, an RBI and three runs over his past eight games and will take a seat Wednesday. David Villar will start at third base while Tommy La Stella works at the keystone.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Evan Longoria - Out with oblique strain Longoria was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left oblique, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact It's unclear when exactly the veteran third baseman picked up the injury, though it presumably occurred Tuesday while going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts against Arizona. Longoria doesn't have a clear timeline for his return, but he seems likely to be sidelined through the All-Star break.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis González - Starting rehab stint Gonzalez (back) reported to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Gonzalez is expected to play about five innings during his first rehab appearance and should continue building up to full games over the next few days. The 26-year-old has been on the shelf with a low-back strain since June 23, so he shouldn't require significant time in the minors to get back up to speed.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Bart - Called up, starting Wednesday Bart was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento and will be in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact The 25-year-old is up with the Giants in the wake of Curt Casali's oblique injury, which is expected to carry a 3-to-4 week absence. Bart posted a .596 OPS in 22 games before being demoted to the minors and should work as the No. 2 catcher to Austin Wynns.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'Not who we are': Giants lose late to D-backs PHOENIX -- The return of Brandon Crawford from the injured list on Tuesday could have provided a much-needed spark. The Giants had lost 11...
JULY 6, 2022 • MLB.COM
