THAIRO ESTRADA NEWS

Estrada leads the way as offense snaps slump with a bang ST. PETERSBURG -- After going seven games without leaving the yard, the Giants finally rediscovered their power on Saturday night. Thairo Es...

APRIL 13 • MLB.COM

Thairo Estrada powers Giants past Rays Thairo Estrada homered twice to help the visiting San Francisco Giants even the three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 11-2 win...

APRIL 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Logan Webb goes 7 strong innings and Thairo Estrada homers twice as Giants rout Rays 11-2

Logan Webb allowed one run over seven innings, Thairo Estrada homered twice and the San Francisco Giants cruised past the Tampa Bay Rays 11-2

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thairo Estrada walks off Padres to give Giants dramatic win in home opener SAN FRANCISCO - A sellout crowd of 40,645 on Friday was treated to a dramatic finish to the first game of the year on the shores of McCovey...

APRIL 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Thairo Estrada provides heroics as Giants rally past Padres Thairo Estrada gave the San Francisco Giants a walk-off win in their home opener Friday afternoon, lacing a one-out double to left-center fi...

APRIL 5 • SACBEE.COM

Thairo Estrada hits winning double with one out in ninth, Giants beat Padres 3-2

Thairo Estrada doubled home Matt Chapman for the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants gave new manager Bob Melvin a win in their home opener a...

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Timing is coming' as Estrada belts 1st spring homer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- CRACK! Contact between ball and bat echoed throughout the stadium and silence fell as fans watched it sail through the...

MARCH 14 • MLB.COM

Consistent Estrada honored with Giants' Willie Mac Award SAN FRANCISCO -- When it comes to heart and soul, Thairo Estrada always has more than enough to go around, even as the Giants have endured a...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Homer, steal in loss Estrada went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning loss to the Padres.

Impact Estrada has homered twice in his last six games, though he's gone just 6-for-24 (.250) in that span. The second baseman also logged his 23rd steal of the season in the eighth inning. He's at 14 homers through 117 contests, matching his total from 140 games a year ago. Estrada has maintained a strong .275/.319/.424 slash line with 49 RBI and 63 runs scored this year.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in win Estrada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Despite the Giants' recent struggles with hitting, Estrada has gone 22-for-78 (.282) with three homers, seven RBI and three stolen bases over 20 games in September. The second baseman padded the lead with a sixth-inning solo shot Friday. He's up to 13 long balls, 48 RBI, 62 runs scored, 22 stolen bases and a .276/.320/.425 slash line through 112 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm Sunday Estrada went 2-for-5 with one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Rockies.

Impact Estrada has five multi-hit efforts over his last 11 games, going 15-for-46 (.326) in that span. He's also logged three steals, two home runs and six RBI over those games. The second baseman continues to be one of the Giants' best hitters with a .277/.319/.423 slash line, 12 homers, 47 RBI, 61 runs scored and a career-high 22 steals over 108 contests.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up five hits in doubleheader Estrada went 5-for-9 with two runs and an RBI across both games of a doubleheader versus the Rockies on Saturday.

Impact Most of Estrada's production came in Game 1, when he collected four of San Francisco's seven base knocks. The infielder added another single in the nightcap to finish his nice day at the plate. Estrada increased his batting average in September from .231 to .279 with the productive performance.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Sunday's win Estrada went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a triple in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Estrada missed Friday's game with conjunctivitis, but he's been seeing the ball fine since he returned with two homers across his last two games. Prior to Saturday, he'd gone 20 games without a long ball. The second baseman is up to 12 homers, 20 stolen bases, 45 RBI, 56 runs scored and a .274/.319/.429 slash line over 101 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 20-steal mark Estrada went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Estrada opened the scoring with his first-inning homer. He reached on a fielder's choice and stole a base in the fourth, giving him 20 thefts on 25 attempts this year. The second baseman has reached 20 steals in consecutive seasons, and he's added a strong .272/.318/.417 slash line with 11 homers, 44 RBI and 55 runs scored over 100 contests in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Estrada (illness) is starting at second base and batting second Saturday against Colorado, sSusan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Estrada was a late scratch from Friday's lineup after suffering from a case of pink eye, but it no longer seems to be a problem heading into Saturday's game. The 27-year-old is slashing just .250/.280/.292 across 25 plate appearances since Sept. 1.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with conjunctivitis Estrada was scratched from the lineup Friday against the Rockies with conjunctivitis, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Casey Schmitt will cover second base with Wilmer Flores moving up to the No. 2 spot in the Giants' batting order. Estrada might also be in danger of missing Saturday's game as he recovers from pink eye.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thairo Estrada challenges Giants, then inspires a win over Braves Estrada's message to his teammates: The opportunity is still right in front of us. So let's seize it.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Picks up 19th steal Estrada went 2-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Phillies.

Impact The steal was Estrada's 19th of the season, and it was his first attempt to swipe a bag since returning from a hand injury earlier in the month. The second baseman has gone 21-for-67 (.313) over his last 16 games. He's up to a .280/.329/.434 slash line with 10 home runs, 39 RBI, 51 runs scored, 23 doubles and a triple over 86 games this season.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three-hit performance Estrada went 3-for-5 with a double and one run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies.

Impact The 27-year-old infielder notched two singles and a double against Phillies' starter Taijuan Walker on Tuesday. Estrada has now hit safely in eight of his last nine games played, going 15-for-37 with four doubles and a homer during the hot stretch.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Tuesday Estrada (hand) is back in the lineup Tuesday at Philadelphia.

Impact Estrada will start at second base and bat second against the Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker after missing Monday's series opener due to a bruised right hand. X-rays turned up negative for any structural damage.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scans clean, but out of lineup Estrada is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia but expects to be available off the bench after scans on his injured right hand came back clean, Evan Webeck of The S...

Impact Estrada played all nine innings and reached base three times in the Giants' 4-3 triumph over Atlanta on Sunday, but he came away from the contest hurting after being hit in the hand by a pitch in the top of the ninth. Fortunately for Estrada and the Giants, the pitch hit him on the forearm rather than on the hamate bone of his wrist, so he's likely just dealing with bruising or soreness rather than a serious injury. He'll take a seat for Monday's series opener, but Estrada should have a good chance at stepping back into the starting nine Tuesday.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hand issue Manager Gabe Kapler said after Sunday's win over Atlanta that Estrada will likely undergo an X-ray after being hit in the hand by a pitch, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chroni...

Impact Estrada was hit by a pitch on his right hand in the top of the ninth inning Sunday and was able to remain in the game afterward, but he'll likely undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. He was productive during Sunday's matchup, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run. Whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener in Philadelphia remains to be seen.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm with homer Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Rays.

Impact Estrada's sixth-inning blast off Zack Littell opened the scoring. Since he returned from a hand injury Aug. 5, Estrada has gone 12-for-42 (.286) with four extra-base hits and six RBI across 10 contests. He's reclaimed a starting role at second base, though he hit ninth Tuesday, just the second time he's been at the bottom of the order. For the year, he's at a solid .274/.326/.434 slash line with 10 long balls, 37 RBI, 48 runs scored and 18 stolen bases through 80 games.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight multi-hit game Estrada went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 10-2 loss to the Rays.

Impact Estrada accounted for the Giants' only run-producing plays of the night, driving in Joc Pederson on a base hit in the fifth inning before doubling home Michael Conforto in the eighth. The 27-year-old has now strung together three straight multi-hit games after having gone 0-for-12 with five strikeouts in the preceding three contests.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE