TOMMY LA STELLA NEWS

No timeline for return La Stella (Achilles) said Friday he's considered day-to-day but doesn't have a timetable for his return from the injured list, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The veteran infielder believes scar tissue from his Achilles surgery in October is contributing to his discomfort, and it's unclear when the issue could clear up. La Stella played through the issue after being delayed to start spring training, but the Giants opted to put him on the injured list to begin the season to allow him to get fully healthy rather than having him play part time at designated hitter.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list La Stella (Achilles) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella was delayed during spring training after he underwent Achilles surgery in October, and he'll be forced to miss the start of the regular season while he continues his recovery process. Wilmer Flores, Mauricio Dubon and Thairo Estrada should see additional playing time in the infield while La Stella and Evan Longoria (finger) are sidelined.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain La Stella (Achilles) will receive treatment Tuesday after being scratched from a scheduled Cactus League start, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact La Stella underwent surgery on his Achilles in October and has been brought along slowly this spring. Previous reports indicated he'd be ready for Opening Day, but that's in some doubt after he wasn't ready to play Tuesday. He's still considered day-to-day for now, so his status for the start of the season will depend on how his Achilles responds to treatment.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not making scheduled start La Stella (Achilles) will not start Tuesday's game against the Athletics despite previous expectations that he would, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact La Stella has been delayed this spring as he builds up cautiously following October Achilles surgery. He was expected to test his Achilles one final time Tuesday prior to the start of the regular season, so the fact that he's not included in the lineup nor on the list of available bench players is worrisome. It's unclear if a trip to the injured list might be in play for him to start the season.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks ready for Opening Day La Stella (Achilles) is scheduled to start at second base in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Athletics and play 3-to-5 innings in the field, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com r...

Impact Manager Gabe Kapler characterized La Stella's final appearance of the spring as one last test of the infielder's health ahead of Opening Day. La Stella has gone 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk and four RBI through his first two Cactus League games, so he would appear to be ready to go at the plate. So long as he escapes Tuesday's game without any setbacks in the field, La Stella should head into Opening Day as the Giants' primary second baseman.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing second base Thursday La Stella will play the field at second base in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact La Stella has been limited throughout spring training while making his return from Achilles surgery in October, and he'll play the field after serving as the designated hitter in his Cactus League debut earlier this week. Manager Gabe Kapler said the 33-year-old was running at about 80 percent Tuesday, and his return to playing the field is a good sign for his Opening Day availability. La Stella could see more action at designated hitter early on if he's not at full strength to open the campaign, and at this point it appears he won't require a stint on the injured list.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

La Stella gets first Cactus hacks; Rodón sharp SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Tommy La Stella enjoyed a short but productive 2022 Cactus League debut on Tuesday afternoon. La Stella, who is working...

MARCH 30, 2022 • MLB.COM

Running at about 80 percent Giants 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'...

Impact La 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

To make spring debut La Stella (Achilles) is expected to start Tuesday's exhibition against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella hasn't seen any game action thus far as he's been rehabbing from Achilles surgery that dates back to October of 2021, but it was reported Saturday that he was a full participant in baseball activites and he's since been cleared to make his spring debut. La Stella is tentatively slated to bat second as the designated hitter in Tuesday's spring game.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Progress continues La Stella (Achilles) is running the bases and participating in full baseball workouts, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact La Stella continues to work his way back into game action after undergoing surgery in October. He will be re-evaluated and could potentially participate in spring training games within the next week. If he is ultimately cleared for some Cactus League at-bats, La Stella could be active for Opening Day.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Day in play La Stella (Achilles) said Wednesday he believes he can be ready for Opening Day, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact La Stella is returning from surgery in October to address sheath inflammation in his left Achilles, and he's progressed most of the way through his rehab work. The 33-year-old has yet to run full sprints on the bases, and he could see game action shortly after being cleared to do so. Even if he's not quite ready for Opening Day, La Stella shouldn't miss too much time early in the season, assuming he can avoid any setbacks.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 13, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Adds infield work to rehab regimen La Stella (Achilles) fielded grounders and took part in straight-line sprinting and running the bases Sunday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact La Stella is still working to get back to 100 percent after he underwent surgery in October to address sheath inflammation of his left Achilles. He told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that Sunday's workout marked the first time he had taken part in any fielding drills since undergoing surgery, so La Stella may be hard-pressed to make it back to action before the regular season begins April 8. That being said, so long as La Stella steers clear of any setbacks in his recovery program, he should have a good shot at avoiding an extended absence to begin the 2022 campaign.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins running Manager Gabe Kapler said Saturday that La Stella (Achilles) has started running, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Giants president of baseball operations said Friday that La Stella is behind schedule in his recovery from Achilles surgery to begin spring training, but he added that the 33-year-old is doing well. It's encouraging to see him participate in running as spring training gets underway, but it's not yet clear when he'll be ready for game action. Even though he's behind in his recovery, it's unlikely that any potential absence to begin the regular season would be a long-term issue.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Behind to start camp La Stella will be behind schedule to start camp as he recovers from Achilles surgery, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact La Stella underwent the procedure in late October after playing through the injury throughout the postseason. Reports from Thursday indicated that the Giants expected La Stella to be ready to go by Opening Day, but it now appears as though there might be some doubt about his readiness. He's said to be doing well, however, so any delay in his return is unlikely to be a significant one.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be fully healthy La Stella (Achilles) is expected to be fully healthy by Opening Day, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact La Stella underwent surgery on his left Achilles in late October and was expected to be back to 100 percent sometime in the middle of spring training. Now that the league's lockout has ended, the team has been in communication with the 33-year-old, who reiterated that he anticipates returning to full health during spring training. Assuming his recovery continues to progress smoothly, La Stella is in line to serve as San Francisco's starting second baseman Opening Day.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Undergoes Achilles surgery La Stella underwent surgery on his left Achilles on Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact La Stella suffered the injury late in the regular season but was able to play through it in the playoffs. Recovery from the procedure is expected to take four months. That means he won't be at full strength to begin spring training but will have a chance to be ready by Opening Day if he avoids setbacks.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Visiting specialist for Achilles La Stella (Achilles) is scheduled to visit Dr. Robert Anderson, a foot and ankle specialist, in Green Bay on Monday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact La Stella picked up the Achilles injury in the latter stages of the regular season, but he was able to gut it out and play through the issue. Now that the Giants have been eliminated from the playoffs, the veteran infielder will undergo further evaluation. La Stella remains under contract with San Francisco next year, and he appeared in 76 games during 2021 and hit .250/.308/.405 with seven homers, 27 RBI and 26 runs. At this point it's unclear whether he'll be ready for the start of spring training.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup La Stella (Achilles) is starting at second base and leading off in Game 5 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella aggravated an existing Achilles issue in Game 4 and wasn't expected to be in the lineup Thursday. However, he apparently made enough progress during Wednesday's day off to take up his usual role with right-hander Corey Knebel serving as the opener for the Dodgers. Through four postseason games, La Stella has collected 11 hits in 48 at-bats with two RBI and six runs scored.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers switch starting pitcher for deciding Game 5

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OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available off bench for Game 5 Manager Gabe Kapler said La Stella (Achilles) will be available off the bench for Game 5 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle r...

Impact La Stella has been nursing the Achilles issue since the final week of the regular season, and he'll step out of the lineup for the final game of the NLDS after tweaking the injury during Game 4 on Tuesday. The 32-year-old may have been on the bench Thursday regardless of the injury, since left-hander Julio Urias will be on the mound for the Dodgers.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for Game 5 Giants manager Gabe Kapler said he expects La Stella (Achilles) to be available Thursday for Game 5 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle re...

Impact La Stella exited Tuesday's 7-2 loss in Game 3 with the same Achilles issue that bothered him in the final week of the regular season. Fortunately for La Stella, Kapler's comments suggest the veteran infielder isn't dealing with any sort of major setback. With a day off Wednesday, the Giants are optimistic La Stella will be feeling fine enough to give it a go Thursday.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from Game 4 La Stella was removed from Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers due to an Achilles injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact La Stella has been playing through the Achilles issue for the past couple weeks, and he appeared to tweak something while fielding a ball at second base. The 32-year-old went 1-for-3 before being replaced by pinch hitter Austin Slater during the seventh inning. La Stella will have Wednesday to recover before Thursday's Game 5 versus the Dodgers.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE