JUNE 21, 2022 • AJC.COM
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
Orlando Arcia's walk-off hit pushes Braves past Giants The Braves returned to Truist Park on Monday to begin a seven-game homestand against the Giants and Dodgers. The first game sure felt like a...
Anthony DeSclafani - Confirmed as Tuesday's starter DeSclafani (ankle) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Braves, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact DeSclafani will make his first start since April 21 after missing almost two entire months due to right ankle inflammation. His last rehab outing lasted just 2.2 innings at Triple-A Sacramento, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Giants hold him to a pitch count Tuesday evening, though the club has yet to announce any such restriction. The move will be made official closer to first pitch, as San Francisco will need to send someone off the active roster to make room for DeSclafani's activation.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Arcia's tiebreaking single in 9th lifts Braves past Giants
Orlando Arcia drove in Matt Olson from second base with a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco GiantsJUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos: Joc Pederson receives World Series ring before Braves, Giants open series Former Braves outfielder Joc Pederson was given his 2021 World Series ring before the Braves and Giants opened a four-game series Monday nig...
JUNE 21, 2022 • AJC.COM
MLB Team of the Week: Paul Goldschmidt making NL MVP case
Led by MLB candidate Paul Goldschmidt, the St. Louis Cardinals are well-represented in Ben Verlander's Team of the Week.JUNE 21, 2022
'I love Atlanta': Joc Pederson receives Braves World Series ring Joc Pederson received the same greeting in his return to Truist Park as he did during his first appearance as a Brave: a standing ovation.
JUNE 20, 2022 • AJC.COM
MLB Power Rankings: Yankees, Mets hold on to top spots
The Yankees and Mets are showing no signs of giving up their places at the top of Ben Verlander's MLB Power Rankings.JUNE 20, 2022
Brandon Crawford - Riding pine Monday Crawford isn't starting Monday's game against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Crawford will get a breather after he hit .233 with two doubles, five RBI and a run over the last nine games. Thairo Estrada is taking over at shortstop while Wilmer Flores starts at second base.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Belt - Sits against southpaw Belt will sit Monday against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Since his return from a knee injury last week, Belt has started against three righties while sitting against three lefties. He hits the bench here as the Giants load up on right-handers against southpaw Max Fried. Darin Ruf will take over at first base.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Wynns - Heads to bench Wynns is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Wynns will take a seat after starting each of the past three games at either catcher or designated hitter while going 0-for-6 with a walk. Now that top backstop Curt Casali is more than a week removed from the hamstring issue that cost him a few games, Wynns should see his opportunities dwindle moving forward.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joc Pederson - On bench against left-hander Pederson isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Pederson went 4-for-14 with a homer, three runs, three RBI, two walks and six strikeouts over the last five matchups but will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Max Fried is on the mound. Luis Gonzalez, Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski will start in the outfield from left to right.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers Option Longtime San Francisco Giants Reliever to Triple-A Reyes Moronta was sent down to the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Sunday.
JUNE 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sergio Romo cut by Mariners as Ken Giles joins bullpen
Relievers Sergio Romo and and Roenis Elías were cut by the struggling Seattle Mariners to make room for reliever Ken Giles and infielder Kevin PadloJUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam Long - Works out of bullpen Sunday Long struck out one and allowed an earned run on three hits over 1.2 innings of relief in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates.
Impact After making a three-inning start Wednesday against the Royals, Long moved to the bullpen and came on in relief of starter Alex Cobb on three days' rest. The Giants' decision to make Long available out of the bullpen suggests that the team anticipates Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) returning from the 60-day injured list during the upcoming week to replace Long as its No. 5 starter.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony DeSclafani - Likely to return Tuesday DeSclafani (ankle) rejoined the Giants on their road trip Sunday and appears on track to return from the 60-day injured list to start Tuesday in Atlanta, Evan Webeck of The San Jos...
Impact DeSclafani has been on the shelf since April 22 with right ankle inflammation, but he looks to be ready for a return to the big club after recently completing a pair of rehab starts in the minors. He most recently gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks over 2.2 innings Thursday for Triple-A Sacramento, tossing 60 pitches in that outing. DeSclafani could have some light restrictions with his workload Tuesday if he's indeed activated for that game, but the Giants have seemingly foreshadowed the right-hander's upcoming return by moving No. 5 starter Sam Long back to the bullpen over the weekend.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giants minor-league notebook: Carter Aldrete opening eyes; Marco Luciano injured Will Wilson made the jump to Triple A, while Casey Schmitt has remained red-hot for Eugene and Kyle Harrison is getting settled in Richmond.
JUNE 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Braves start 4-game series against the Giants
The Atlanta Braves open a four-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on MondayJUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates play the Cubs after Suwinski's 3-home run game
The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Chicago Cubs after Jack Suwinski hit three home runs on Sunday in a 4-3 win over the GiantsJUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thairo Estrada - Swats fifth homer Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates.
Impact Estrada looked to be the hero with his game-tying solo shot in the ninth inning, but Jack Suwinski walked it off for the Pirates in the bottom half of the frame. Through 17 games in June, Estrada is 11-for-52 (.212) with three of his five homers on the year. Overall, he's slashing .264/.319/.398 with 27 RBI, 36 runs scored, nine stolen bases, 12 doubles and a triple in 62 contests. Despite the poor hitting form of late, he's maintained a near-everyday role at second base since Tommy La Stella has more often served as the designated hitter.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jarlín García - Throws two perfect innings Garcia struck out one across two perfect innings in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates.
Impact Garcia has been used sparingly among his struggles in June, as he had allowed six runs (five earned) in his three previous appearances this month. He was much more efficient Sunday, throwing 12 of 17 pitches for strikes. The southpaw trimmed his ERA back down to 1.99 with a 0.88 WHIP and a 16:7 K:BB across 22.2 innings while adding a 1-2 record, two holds and a blown save. He sees mainly mid-leverage opportunities, though they have yet to lead to many holds or saves, as Camilo Doval and Jake McGee remain atop the Giants' bullpen hierarchy.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Rogers - Dealt loss Sunday Rogers (0-3) took the loss Sunday versus the Pirates. He allowed a run on one hit without recording an out.
Impact Rogers allowed Jack Suwinski's third home run of the game, a walkoff blast in the bottom of the ninth inning. Consistency has been an issue for Rogers, who has yet to go more than four appearances in a row without allowing a run this season. He has a 5.34 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB in 30.1 innings, though he's also logged 10 holds in a setup role.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Cobb - Yields two runs in return Cobb allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over four innings in Sunday's loss to the Pirates. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.
Impact The only damage against Cobb came via the long ball; he coughed up solo home runs to Hoy Park and Jack Suwinski in the third and fourth innings, respectively. It was his first start since May 29 after a stint on the injured list. He threw 37 of 60 pitches for strikes. The 34-year-old is now sporting a 5.62 ERA with a 49:13 K:BB through nine starts. Cobb is expected to face the Reds at home next week, when he'll likely work deeper into the game.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
