Carrasco solid, Lindor homers, Mets take 3 of 4 from Giants
Carlos Carrasco pitched into the eighth inning for the first time in almost three years, leading the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 6-2APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
THAIRO ESTRADA #39 - SECOND BASEMAN - SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
9 HR •
47 RBI •
.217 AVG
9 HR
47 RBI
.217 AVG
Swipes bag in win Estrada went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Mets.
Impact Estrada earned his second steal in as many attempts this season after drawing a ninth-inning walk. This was also his second straight hitless game. He's now slashing .227/.261/.409 with two home runs, eight RBI and 10 runs scored through 12 contests. Estrada figures to continue serving as the Giants' primary second baseman while Tommy La Stella (Achilles) is on the injured list, but the former will likely need to hit slightly better to keep the job long-term.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mets bring 2-1 series lead over Giants into game 4
The New York Mets lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the San Francisco GiantsAPRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets host the Giants, try to extend home win streak
The New York Mets host the San Francisco Giants looking to extend a three-game home winning streakAPRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in four runs Estrada went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over Cleveland.
Impact Estrada got the Giants on the board with a two-run blast off Aaron Civale in the second inning. He brought home a run on an error in the fourth before knocking an RBI double in the sixth and coming around to score again. The 26-year-old infielder is now slashing .242/.265/.485 through 34 plate appearances.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Estrada, Wood power Giants to 8-1 win, sweep of Guardians
Thairo Estrada drove in four runs, Alex Wood continued San Francisco’s superb starting pitching and the Giants completed a three-game sweep with an 8-1 win over the Cleveland Guard...APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in three Estrada went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs and three RBI in a 13-2 triumph against the Padres on Tuesday.
Impact Estrada singled home two runs in the first inning and doubled home another in the second, scoring on both occasions. The 26-year-old utility man is slashing a solid .278/.316/.500 through five games and appears to be the everyday second baseman while Tommy La Stella is injured and without a timetable to return.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four notes on the Giants' first series of the 2022 season Thairo Estrada brings sizzle on defense, Joey Bart looks like a more patient hitter and other early hints about the season ahead.
APRIL 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Smacks key homer Friday Estrada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Marlins.
Impact Getting the start at second base and hitting seventh with Tommy La Stella (Achilles) sidelined for the Giants, Estrada made an impact by depositing an Anthony Bender pitch over the wall in left-center to tie the game at 5-5 in the bottom of the ninth inning. Estrada hit seven homers in 52 games last year in a utility role with an .812 OPS, and he's expected to see the bulk of the work at the keystone while La Stella is out.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will be primary second baseman Estrada is the Giants' primary second baseman to begin the year, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Impact Tommy La Stella (Achilles) was placed on the 10-day injured list, so Estrada will get a chance to start regularly early on. In 52 games last season, Estrada slashed .273/.333/.479 with seven home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base. If he hits well, he could carve out a larger role even once La Stella is healthy.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to spring lineup Estrada (forearm) will start at shortstop and bat cleanup Thursday in the Giants' Cactus League game against the White Sox, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Estrada is back in the lineup for the first time since getting hurt in his spring debut Saturday, when he was hit in the right forearm by a pitch. Since he missed less than a week of action, Estrada shouldn't be too disadvantaged as he looks to break camp with the Giants as a utility man. He performed reasonably well over a sample of 132 plate appearances with San Francisco in 2022, reaching base at a .333 clip while slugging 11 extra-base hits, including seven home runs.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
X-rays come back negative Estrada's X-ray's have come back negative following a hit by pitch to his forearm on Saturday, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle
Impact Estrada was forced from the game in the top of the second inning after the hit by patch. The infielder's status should remain day-to-day, but the negative X-ray should prohibit a long term absence.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after HBP Estrada was removed from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies after being hit by a pitch on his forearm in the top of the second inning, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Ba...
Impact Estrada will undergo an X-ray as a precautionary measure following his early departure, but he didn't sound too concerned about the severity of the injury. While the results of his examination should provide a better idea of his status, he should be considered day-to-day for now.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Estrada (hand) was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Estrada was hit in the hand by a pitch Tuesday and hadn't started a game since then, though he did appear off the bench. He's evidently not particularly injured, as he's been optioned instead of placed on the injured list. Whether or not he plays a role in the postseason remains to be seen, but his defensive versatility and .273/.333/.479 slash line in 132 major-league plate appearances this season seemingly give him a good chance.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
X-rays negative Estrada (hand) underwent X-rays that came back negative Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Estrada was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of Tuesday's matchup against Arizona, but he'll be out of the lineup for Wednesday's game. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Going in for X-rays Estrada (hand) will undergo X-rays after he was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of Tuesday's game versus Arizona, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Impact Estrada was hit on the hand in his lone plate appearance, although he was able to play the last two innings at second base. The infielder's x-rays are considered precautionary, although more information should be available ahead of Wednesday's contest regarding his status going forward.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in big leagues Estrada was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.
Impact The 25-year-old will rejoin the Giants for the final week of the regular season with Brandon Belt (thumb) heading to the injured list. Estrada has a .275/.331/.483 slash line in 130 plate appearances this season and will be a utility option in the infield.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Sacramento Estrada was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.
Impact Estrada belted four homers while going 8-for-34 since being recalled Sept. 1. Despite resembling a solid reserve infield option, he'll head back to Sacramento for the time being with Donovan Solano (illness) returning from the COVID-19 IL.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Belts homer as pinch hitter Estrada hit a solo home run in his only at-bat Wednesday in a loss to San Diego.
Impact Estrada came on as a pinch hitter in the third inning and swatted a solo shot to left field. He didn't remain in the game, however, as he continues to be used primarily off the bench. Over his past seven games, Estrada has logged a cumulative 10 plate appearances, going 3-for-9 with two RBI, three runs and a walk.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep twice in win Estrada went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's victory over the Rockies.
Impact The 25-year-old went deep off of Kyle Freeland in back-to-back innings with a solo shot in the fourth and then a two-run homer in the fifth inning. Estrada has operated mostly as a bench bat this season and had struggled to a .108 batting average while posting zero multi-hit performances in 14 games and 37 at-bats since the beginning of August prior to Monday. On the bright side, he has now hit three home runs in his last five games after having only three homers on the season before this recent hot streak.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Estrada, Gausman lead Giants past Rockies, 10-5
Thairo Estrada hit two of San Francisco’s four home runs, Kevin Gausman pitched seven solid innings and the Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 to maintain their one-game lead in...SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing time increasing Estrada will start at second base and bat sixth Monday in Colorado.
Impact Estrada will stick in the lineup for the fifth time in six games, despite recording only two hits in 19 at-bats across the previous four contests. Considering that top second baseman Tommy La Stella was sidelined for most of that stretch while battling a side injury, Estrada looks like he'll be limited to a short-side platoon role moving forward. The lefty-hitting La Stella returned to action in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers, but he'll be on the bench Monday with a southpaw (Kyle Freeland) on the hill for Colorado.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Estrada hits 3-run homer as Giants beat Brewers 5-1 Thairo Estrada hit a three-run homer during San Francisco’s four-run eighth inning, and the Giants beat the Brewers 5-1 on Thursday to avoid...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cracks insurance homer in victory Estrada went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer Thursday in a 5-1 win over Milwaukee.
Impact Estrada, fresh off a recall from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, drove a Devin Williams offering over the left field fence in the eighth inning to give the Giants a 5-1 cushion. It was the fourth homer of the year for Estrada, who could see a fair amount of playing time in the days ahead with Donovan Solano (COVID-19), Tommy La Stella (side) and Wilmer Flores (hamstring) currently unavailable. Solano and Flores are on the injured list while La Stella hasn't played since Sunday, opening the door for Estrada to step in at second base.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Estrada hits 3-run homer as Giants beat Brewers 5-1 Thairo Estrada hit a three-run homer during San Francisco’s four-run eighth inning, and the Giants beat the Brewers 5-1 on Thursday to avoid...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
