Pirates pitching prospect Quinn Priester to make major league debut Monday
Pitching prospect Quinn Priester is to make his major league debut Monday night for the Pittsburgh PiratesJULY 15, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis González - Beginning rehab assignmentGiants manager Gabe Kapler said Saturday that Gonzalez (back) will begin a rehab assignment soon, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactIt's unclear exactly how long the Giants plan on keeping Gonzalez in the minors, but he seems to still be on track for a return in early August. Gonzalez underwent surgery in March to repair a herniated disc in his lower back and has been on the IL all season.
JULY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Luis Matos - Gets Saturday offMatos isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactMatos will get a day off Saturday after going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Friday's series opener. Blake Sabol, Mike Yastrzemski and Michael Conforto will man San Francisco's outfield from left to right Saturday while Matos sits.
JULY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Michael Conforto - Back in lineupConforto (ribs) is starting in right field and batting fourth Saturday against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactConforto was pulled from Friday's game after taking a pitch to the ribs during the ninth inning, but it won't end up costing him any playing time. Conforto is currently enjoying a three-game hitting streak and is 6-for-12 with a homer and four RBI in that span.
JULY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Casey Schmitt - Sitting SaturdaySchmitt isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactSchmitt will get a breather Saturday after going 1-for-4 with a double during Friday's contest. Brett Wisely will take over at the keystone and bat ninth while Schmitt sits.
JULY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Pirates to call up pitching prospect Quinn PriesterPittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Quinn Priester will be called up to make his major league debut Monday against the Cleveland Guardians,...
JULY 15, 2023•SACBEE.COM
Quinn Priester - Promotion incomingPriester will be called up to make his MLB debut either Monday or Tuesday against the Guardians, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ImpactPriester hasn't been particularly special in Triple-A Indianapolis this season, posting a 4.31 ERA and 1.36 WHIP alongside a 84:35 K:BB through 87.2 innings. Nonetheless, he will be called upon to round out the Pirates' rotation.
JULY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
