THOMAS SZAPUCKI NEWS

Undergoing shoulder surgery Friday Szapucki is undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome on his left shoulder Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Szapucki has been on the 60-day injured list since the start of the season because of his shoulder trouble, and the surgery will all but assuredly put an end to the season. The left-hander will have a chance to compete for a roster spot in 2024 if he's healthy.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning year on 60-day IL The Giants placed Szapucki (arm) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Szapucki's move to the 60-day IL opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Roberto Perez and ensures the 26-year-old lefty will miss at least the first two months of the season. The Giants shut Szapucki down earlier this month after he experienced soreness in in his left arm, and he's since received multiple medical opinions on the injury, including a consultation with a doctor who specializes in thoracic outlet syndrome. The team has yet to provide an estimated timeline for Szapucki to resume pitching while he contends with an injury the Giants are currently terming as "left arm neuropathy."

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets cut Ruf following failed trade, set opening day roster

Darin Ruf has been cut by the New York Mets as the team set its opening day roster

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To see thoracic outlet specialist Szapucki (arm) said Thursday he is planning to see a thoracic outlet specialist next week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact That's ominous news given the way thoracic outlet syndrome has altered many promising pitching careers. Szapucki has been experiencing nerve issues in his upper left arm for the last couple of weeks in Giants camp. The initial diagnosis was neuropathy, but it might prove to be a more severe issue.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting second opinion Szapucki is seeking a second opinion for his left upper arm injury, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact The initial diagnosis was that Szapucki is dealing with neuropathy, which left his fingers numb during his lone Cactus League appearance back in late February. He remains shut down as the Giants attempt to get a clearer handle on the situation.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with neuropathy Szapucki is likely to begin the season on the injured list due to neuropathy in his pitching arm, Evan Webeck of the Mercury News reports.

Impact Szapucki couldn't feel the fingers on his left hand during his lone Cactus League appearance back on Feb. 26. He hasn't thrown a ball since and the Giants are still trying to determine the root cause of the issue. It sounds like he'll remain shut down until the team has better idea of how to proceed, so he could be sidelined for a while.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What is neuropathy? SF Giants' reliever describes 'throwing blind' with no feeling in arm Thomas Szapucki couldn’t feel his fingers in his first spring outing and hasn’t pitched since with what the club diagnosed as neuropathy in...

MARCH 10, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Undergoing tests on right elbow Szapucki is undergoing tests Thursday after experiencing soreness in his right elbow, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Szapucki has appeared in only one Cactus League game this spring, and that was back on February 26. There should be more clarity on the issue by early next week.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove sharp in tune-up, wild card Padres hold off Giants

Joe Musgrove pitched six shutout innings in a potential postseason tune-up and Wil Myers homered to cap a seven-run eighth that carried the San Diego Padres past the San Francisco...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to injured list Szapucki was placed on the 15-day injured list with a hip strain Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Szapucki dealt with hip tightness in late September but returned to the mound late last week. However, he's apparently been diagnosed with a strain that will force him to miss the final series of the regular season. The southpaw made 11 appearances (one start) between the Mets and Giants this year and posted a 7.20 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in 15 innings.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past hip injury Szapucki (hip) struck out two in a perfect inning Friday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Szapucki hadn't pitched since Sept. 24 after exiting his last appearance with hip tightness. Friday marked his first clean outing this year, though his season-long numbers remain skewed by his lone appearance with the Mets in May in which he allowed nine runs in 1.1 innings versus the Giants. He has given up three runs in 11.2 innings across nine outings over two stints in the big leagues with the Giants since he was included in the Darin Ruf trade at the deadline.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with hip tightness Szapucki was removed from Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks with right hip tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Szapucki tossed a couple scoreless innings behind starting pitcher Alex Cobb, needing just 20 pitches to record six outs. It seems he would have continued on if not for the hip injury. If this turns out to be more than a day-to-day issue, Szapucki will finish the campaign with a 9.00 ERA and 16:5 K:BB in nine big-league appearances (one start) between the Mets and Giants.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wright earns 18th win, Braves beat Giants 5-1, gain on Mets

Kyle Wright earned his major league-leading 18th victory and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 to gain ground on the first-place New York Mets in the NL East

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodon stays sharp at home, leads Giants past Pirates 5-3

Carlos Rodon allowed two runs over six innings, Mike Yastrzemski drove in three runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As Vin Scully's death announced, Dodgers beat Giants 9-5

In a game played as Vin Scully’s death was announced by the Dodgers, Los Angeles beat the San Francisco Giants 9-5 behind Mookie Betts’ home run and three RBIs

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets get Ruf from Giants, Givens from Cubs before deadline

The first-place New York Mets acquired reliever Mychal Givens and designated hitter Darin Ruf in separate deals ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt to San Francisco Szapucki was traded from the Mets to the Giants on Tuesday along with J.D. Davis, Nick Zwack and Carson Seymour in exchange for Darin Ruf, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports...

Impact A lefty who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019, Szapucki's 65.1 total innings this season are his highest mark in a pro season to date, so it's safe to say he does not have the durability to be a starter. At 26 years old and with a 3.38 ERA and 87 strikeouts at Triple-A, he could be ready to help the Giants' bullpen in short order.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Scherzer, deGrom moving closer to return with Mets

Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom are moving closer to a return for the Mets

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent back down Szapucki was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Szapucki made his first major-league start Wednesday against the Giants and gave up nine runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two in 1.1 innings. It's not very surprising to see him sent down following his rough outing, but he'll likely be in the mix to serve as a spot starter later in the year since he has a 2.86 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 22 innings at Syracuse in 2022.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Disastrous first start Szapucki (0-1) allowed nine earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two across 1.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Giants.

Impact Szapucki was called up to make his first big-league start to fill an opening in the rotation after the Mets had a doubleheader over the weekend. However, he was crushed for four home runs prior to being yanked after recording just four outs. Szapucki will likely find himself back at Triple-A Syracuse in the coming days, where he has maintained a 2.86 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB across 22 innings.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Longoria, Giants tee off on Mets rookie Szapucki in 9-3 rout

Evan Longoria homered twice and Joc Pederson hit his fourth in two games as the San Francisco Giants went deep four times in the first two innings off rookie Thomas Szapucki and ro...

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thomas Szapucki coughs up nine runs to Giants, Mets lose second series of the season The young left-hander, making his first career major-league start, spoiled the afternoon before it even had a chance to begin.

MAY 25, 2022 • NYDAILYNEWS.COM

Promotion official The Mets recalled Szapucki from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Giants in San Francisco, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact New York optioned reliever Stephen Nogosek to the minors to make room on the 26-man active roster for Szapucki, who will likely just be making a spot start for the Mets before heading back to Syracuse. Over his seven starts at Syracuse this season, Szapucki has maxed out at five innings and has turned in a 2.86 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 23.1 K-BB%.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets, San Francisco Giants announce Wednesday's lineups; Szapucki starts for NY Rookie Thomas Szapucki will make his first career MLB start for New York, while\u00a0Jakob\u00a0Junis\u00a0(1-1, 2.70)

MAY 25, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Confirmed as Wednesday's starter Manager Buck Showalter said Szapucki will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse to start Wednesday's game in San Francisco, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Szapucki will likely just be making a spot start before returning to the minors, as the Mets had to temporarily transition to a six-man rotation as a result of their doubleheader with the Rockies last weekend. Ideally, Szapucki will be able to give the Mets a decent amount of length in his first MLB start and second career appearance in the majors, as New York needed five relievers to cover the final 4.1 innings of Tuesday's 13-12 loss. Through seven outings with Syracuse in 2022, Szapucki has compiled a 2.86 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB across 22 innings.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE