SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS NEWS

Jakob Junis - To IL with hamstring strain Junis was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Junis hasn't gotten an MRI yet but wasn't feeling much better Saturday morning. Slusser also notes that hamstring strains typically require 3-to-6 weeks of recovery and the team will know more after his MRI. The Giants will likely have to dip into the Triple-A rotation for a short-term replacement for Junis.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco Giants players to participate in Pride Day with no holdouts expected The Giants don't expect any players to opt out of wearing the logos, which five Tampa Bay players did when they had their Pride festivities...

JUNE 11, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

'Unemotional' Joc Pederson burns his former team in Giants' charged win over Dodgers What soup of emotions did Pederson feel in that moment? Vexation? Anger? Contempt? Mockery? Annoyance? Schadenfreude? He explains.

JUNE 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Giants bring 1-0 series lead over Dodgers into game 2

The San Francisco Giants play the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Long - Making spot start Saturday Long will start Saturday's game versus the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Alex Cobb (neck) out, the Giants have elected to give Long a start rather than cobble together another bullpen game. Long will only be on three days' rest after his longest outing of the season Tuesday versus the Rockies (three innings), so it doesn't seem likely he'll qualify for the win. The southpaw has a 2.35 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB through 15.1 innings in 11 appearances (three starts) this year.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers fall to Giants as Walker Buehler leaves early because of elbow discomfort SAN FRANCISCO — Walker Buehler’s season already was heading for another disappointing turn Friday night after he gave up three runs in four...

JUNE 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Brandon Crawford - Knocks in run in return Crawford (quadriceps) went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Crawford was limited to pinch hitting duties in the last two contests after suffering a minor right quadriceps injury Tuesday. He played the full game at shortstop Friday, so he should be considered fine going forward, though he may continue to see the occasional day off for rest. The 35-year-old is slashing .224/.307/.361 with five home runs, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, a stolen base, six doubles and two triples through 205 plate appearances.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joc Pederson - Registers second steal Pederson went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Pederson hit a two-run single in the fifth inning to pad the Giants' lead to 5-2. His steal came in the second inning, and it's just his second theft of the season. The outfielder has never recorded more than six stolen bases in a campaign, so he shouldn't be considered a significant speed threat. He's slashing .265/.337/.565 with 13 homers, 32 RBI, 25 runs scored and five doubles through 166 plate appearances. Pederson should continue to hold down a regular role in left field against right-handed pitchers.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darin Ruf - Lifts pair of homers Ruf went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Ruf's contributions Friday were enough to lift the Giants to the win. He took starter Walker Buehler deep in the fourth inning and tacked on another homer in the eighth off David Price. Ruf is now 4-for-15 in four games since returning from the bereavement list. The 35-year-old is up to a .226/.344/.354 slash line with five homers, 20 RBI, 29 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in 50 contests. He's made three straight starts at first base, so Ruf should be in line for a regular role until Brandon Belt (knee) returns from the injured list.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jake McGee - Extends scoreless streak McGee walked one in a scoreless inning during Friday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Since returning from a stint on the injured list with lower-back tightness, McGee has logged five scoreless innings, giving up just a hit and a walk with three strikeouts. That's a massive improvement given where his game was early in the season -- he's still got a 6.46 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB across 15.1 innings overall. He hasn't logged a save since April 20, with Camilo Doval the current favorite for closing duties among Giants relievers, though manager Gabe Kapler is no stranger to playing matchups rather than using defined roles.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants ride Ruf's two homers to take opener from LA SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants were far from full strength in their first matchup of the year against the Dodgers last month, and it showed. Un...

JUNE 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Ruf hits 2 HRs, Junis wins 3rd straight as Giants beat LA

Darin Ruf hit two homers and drove in four runs, Joc Pederson added two hits and two RBIs, and Jakob Junis won his third straight decision as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' Walker Buehler (elbow) leaves game vs. Giants Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler left Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants with right elbow discomfort, the t...

JUNE 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Evan Longoria - Managing hamstring issue Longoria was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers due to left hamstring tightness, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Longoria was unable to run at full strength after grounding out in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday, and he was removed from the game as a result. It's not yet clear whether his injury will require a trip to the injured list, but Thairo Estrada and Darin Ruf will likely see additional playing time if Longoria is unavailable in the coming days.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Junis - Diagnosed with hamstring strain Junis was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after exiting Friday's game against the Dodgers in the top of the sixth inning, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Junis limped off the field after slipping on the mound in the top of the sixth inning, and he's dealing with a hamstring strain. The grade of the strain isn't yet clear, and the team hasn't revealed whether the right-hander will require a trip to the injured list. If he's able to make his next start, Junis tentatively lines up to take the mound at home against the Royals on Wednesday.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Junis - Departs with injury Junis was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers in the top of the sixth inning due to an apparent left hamstring injury, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junis slipped on the mound in the top of the sixth inning and appeared to be grabbing at his left hamstring as he limped off the field afterward. The right-hander threw 92 pitches (64 strikes) prior to his departure and allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five in five innings. The severity of his injury hasn't yet been revealed.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shelby Miller - Signs minor-league deal with Giants Miller signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Wednesday.

Impact Miller was let go by the Yankees last week but landed a minor-league deal with San Francisco a week later. The 31-year-old will report to Triple-A Sacramento to begin his time with his new organization.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Longoria - Exits with apparent injury Longoria exited Friday's game against the Dodgers in the bottom of the fourth inning due to an apparent injury, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Longoria slowly ran to first base after grounding out in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday, and he was replaced defensively to begin the fifth. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-2 with a double, a run and an RBI. The nature and severity of Longoria's injury aren't yet clear.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Boyd - Scheduled to face hitters Monday Boyd (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Boyd has been throwing 40-pitch bullpen sessions since April and has been able to mix in all of his pitches. The southpaw has spent the start of the season recovering from left flexor tendon surgery that he underwent last September, but he'll likely be able to begin a rehab assignment soon before rejoining the Giants in late June or early July.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cobb - Resumes playing catch Cobb (neck) has resumed playing catch, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cobb has been sidelined for a week due to a neck strain, but he's been throwing off flat ground early during his IL stint. The right-hander still has several steps to take to ramp up his workload, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to rejoin the Giants.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony DeSclafani - Slated for rehab start Saturday DeSclafani (ankle) will make a rehab start at Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact DeSclafani isn't eligible to return from the injured list until at least late June, but he's hopeful that he'll be cleared to rejoin the Giants after making just two rehab starts. The right-hander posted a 6.08 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 13.1 innings over three starts prior to sustaining his ankle injury, and he's trending toward returning after a relatively minimal stay on the 60-day IL.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaMonte Wade Jr. - Dealing with hamstring tightness Wade (knee) is being held back from his scheduled rehab assignment due to left hamstring tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wade was expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, but he was unable to being playing in minor-league games due to his hamstring issue. The 28-year-old will be re-evaluated Monday, and it's possible that he reports to Sacramento sometime next week.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy La Stella - Managing back tightness La Stella isn't in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers due to back tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella is out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup, even with right-hander Walker Buehler starting for the Dodgers. He apparently dealt with a back issue ahead of the game but could be available off the bench if needed Friday.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaMonte Wade Jr. - Hasn't yet begun rehab assignment Wade (knee) hasn't yet begun a rehab assignment, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Wade was supposed to join Triple-A Sacramento for a rehab assignment Thursday, but he was seen in the Giants' clubhouse ahead of Friday's matchup against the Dodgers. It's not yet clear when the 28-year-old will ultimately be cleared to join the minor-league club, but his rehab assignment should be the final stage of his recovery process.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Walton - Riding pine Friday Walton isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walton will get a breather after he went 0-for-11 with a run and three strikeouts over the last three games. Thairo Estrada is starting at the keystone and batting eighth.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE