Tommy La Stella - Running at about 80 percentGiants manager Gabe Kapler said Tuesday that La Stella is running at about 80 percent speed as the 33-year-old works his way back from October surgery to repair his left Achilles'...ImpactLa Stella is making his Cactus League debut Tuesday against the Padres, batting second while serving as the Giants' designated hitter. He may end up being limited to DH duties for the remainder of the spring schedule while he works his way closer to 100 percent speed and incorporates more change-of-direction running into his training regimen, which is likely the final hurdle he needs to clear before he gets the green light to play the infield. While the possibility of La Stella not being cleared to play defense by Opening Day would normally make him a candidate to begin the season on the injured list, the implementation of the universal DH boosts his odds of breaking camp with the big club, as do the injuries to Evan Longoria (finger) and LaMonte Wade (knee).
MARCH 29, 2022•ROTOWIRE
