Impact Walton was scratched from Friday's lineup for an unspecified reason but came off the bench and went 1-for-4 with a double, two runs and a strikeout. He'll start at the keystone and bat seventh Saturday.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
Donovan Walton - Back in lineup Saturday Walton (undisclosed) is starting Saturday against Miami, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.
Luis González - Not starting Saturday Gonzalez (lower leg) isn't starting Saturday against the Marlins, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Gonzalez was removed from Friday's game against the Marlins due to a lower-leg contusion, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day for now, but Joc Pederson will shift to right field while Thairo Estrada starts in left Saturday.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tommy La Stella - Returns to lineup Saturday La Stella (undisclosed) is starting Saturday against the Marlins, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact La Stella was scratched from Friday's lineup for an unspecified reason, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and lead off Saturday. Over his last four games, he went 2-for-12 with a double, two runs, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt, Turner try to extend hit streaks
Cardinals star Paul Goldschmidt could set the longest hitting streak of his career if he’s successful in both games of a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field on SaturdayJUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami Marlins host the San Francisco Giants Saturday
The Miami Marlins host the San Francisco Giants on SaturdayJUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wilmer Flores - Reaches five times in win Flores went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, three runs scored and two walks in Friday's 15-6 win over the Marlins.
Impact When the Marlins changed their pitching plans to feature an opener, Flores took over the leadoff spot for Tommy La Stella (undisclosed) as the Giants shuffled their lineup on the fly. From the No. 1 spot, Flores was a force in a big win. This was his third multi-hit effort in his last 14 contests. For the season, the veteran infielder is slashing .262/.326/.436 with six home runs, 31 RBI, 26 runs scored and 11 doubles in 193 plate appearances. Brandon Belt (knee) has resumed running, but Flores should be able to retain a near-everyday role for a little longer.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Vosler - Clubs third homer Vosler went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 15-6 win over the Marlins.
Impact Vosler went yard in the sixth inning for his second extra-base hit in three games since he was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on June 1. The utility man has been solid when called upon this year, slashing .295/.373/.545 with three homers, seven RBI, seven runs scored and a pair of doubles in 51 plate appearances. He's also been caught stealing in his lone attempt.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thairo Estrada - Homers in big win Estrada went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 15-6 win over the Marlins.
Impact Estrada's biggest contribution Friday was a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The second baseman's playing time has been slipping, but late scratches Thursday and Friday have allowed him to stay in the lineup. He's still slashing a solid .277/.316/.399 with three homers, 22 RBI, 29 runs scored and six stolen bases through 187 plate appearances. Estrada has multiple hits in three of his last five contests.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joc Pederson - Homers, scores thrice in win Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and three total runs scored in Friday's 15-6 win over the Marlins.
Impact Pederson's third-inning blast was his sixth homer in his last 10 games. This was also the second contest this year where he's drawn multiple walks. The outfielder is up to a .269/.349/.600 slash line with 13 long balls, 30 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base through 149 plate appearances. Injuries are piling up in the Giants' outfield again, as Luis Gonzalez (lower leg contusion) is now sidelined, so Pederson should continue to be used heavily.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Crawford - Grand slam in slugfest Crawford went 1-for-5 with a grand slam and an additional RBI in Friday's 15-6 win over the Marlins.
Impact Crawford opened the scoring with an RBI on a groundout in the first inning. He then finished off the Giants' run production with his seventh-inning grand slam, which was his first home run since May 23. The shortstop had gone 0-for-11 in his last four contests before sitting out due to an illness Thursday. For the season, he's slashing .215/.301/.343 with five homers, 24 RBI, 23 runs scored, a stolen base, five doubles and a triple in 47 games.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zack Littell - Credited with win Littell (1-1) earned the win Friday over the Marlins. He allowed a hit and struck out four in two innings.
Impact The Giants went with a bullpen game Friday, but their offense established a large lead early. Littell pitched the fifth and sixth innings in this contest. He's gone 5.2 innings without allowing a run over his last four appearances as he continues to bounce back from a rough May. Overall, the right-hander has a 4.64 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 19:2 K:BB through 21.1 innings in a versatile middle-innings role.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Yastrzemski - Drives in five runs Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, five RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's 15-6 win over Miami.
Impact Yastrzemski belted a three-run homer in the second inning before adding a two-run double in the seventh. Over his previous 13 games, the 31-year-old had just three RBI despite posting a .953 OPS. He's now slashing .297/.405/.493 with 21 RBI and 17 extra-base hits through 168 plate appearances.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giants smack 5 homers in 15-6 rout of Marlins MIAMI — What a difference a night makes. Or, maybe more accurately, what a difference a pitcher makes.
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John Brebbia - Tosses shutout frame Brebbia yielded a hit and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning as the opener for Friday's win over Miami.
Impact Brebbia allowed a single to Garrett Cooper but turned in a scoreless frame to help set the tone for San Francisco's big win. The 32-year-old lowered his season ERA to 3.18 with a 22:6 K:BB through 23 appearances.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Crawford slam among 5 Giants homers in 15-6 win over Marlins
Brandon Crawford hit his fifth career grand slam, Mike Yastrzemski homered and doubled and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 15-6JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt tries to extend 25-game hit streak
Cardinals star Paul Goldschmidt could set the longest hitting streak of his career if he’s successful in both games of a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field on SaturdayJUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis González - Dealing with leg contusion Gonzalez exited Friday's game against the Marlins with a lower-leg contusion and X-rays were negative, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact He was hit on the leg just below his right knee by a pitch in his first at-bat of the game and had to exit. It sounds like he dodged a serious injury and is likely day-to-day.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giants' Farhan Zaidi weighs in on the Joc Pederson-Tommy Pham fantasy football dispute Given how much he enjoys fantasy football, it shouldn’t be surprising that Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi had a lot of...
JUNE 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Luis González - Exits after HBP Gonzalez left Friday's game against the Marlins after being hit by a pitch just below his right knee, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact He took first base initially but then came out of the game, which is an unfortunate development for the NL Rookie of the Month for May. His status will be updated once the team releases the injury designation.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Vosler - Added to Friday's lineup Vosler was added to the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.
Impact The 28-year-old was initially slated to get a day off Friday, but he'll start at the hot corner and bat ninth after Tommy La Stella (undisclosed) was a late scratch. Vosler went 1-for-4 with a double, a run, a walk and two strikeouts over the last two games.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Cobb - May avoid IL stint Cobb is dealing with a left hamstring issue but is optimistic he can avoid a stint on the injured list, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact It was originally reported that he was scratched from Friday's scheduled start with a back issue. Cobb said his left hamstring tightened up earlier this week in Philadelphia and he had sharp pain that kept him from sleeping that night. He said he feels better now but it's unclear when he will make his next start.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thairo Estrada - Joins Friday's lineup Estrada was added to the lineup for Friday's game against Miami.
Impact For a second consecutive game, Estrada will join the starting nine after he was initially slated to come off the bench. Donovan Walton (undisclosed) was a late scratch, so Estrada will start at the keystone and bat seventh.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Donovan Walton - No longer starting Friday Walton was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Marlins for an undisclosed reason.
Impact The 28-year-old was initially slated to start at second base Friday, but Thairo Estrada will take his place at the keystone and bat seventh. It's not yet clear whether Walton is dealing with an injury or whether he'll be available off the bench.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Who to worry (and not worry about) in the Giants bullpen May was the worst month the Giants bullpen has had since August 2020, which was one of the cruelest bullpen months in recent memory.
JUNE 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tommy La Stella - Scratched from Friday's lineup La Stella was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins for an undisclosed reason.
Impact La Stella has started against just one left-handed pitcher this year, so it's possible that he was simply removed from the lineup since southpaw Richard Bleier is serving as an opener for the Marlins with right-hander Elieser Hernandez available out of the bullpen. It's not clear whether La Stella is dealing with an injury, but he'll likely be available off the bench if he's healthy. Evan Longoria will serve as the designated hitter while Jason Vosler enters the lineup at third base.
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