TOMMY LA STELLA NEWS

Homers in win La Stella went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Mets.

Impact The second baseman got San Francisco off to a hot start with his first-inning blast, and neither team scored again until Evan Longoria's seventh-inning homer. La Stella has hit .278 (10-for-36) with a homer, five RBI, three runs scored and a pair of doubles in 13 games since he returned from hamstring and thumb injuries. He's settled into a strong-side platoon role with Donovan Solano at second base.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench against lefty La Stella will sit Monday against the Mets, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact La Stella hits the bench against southpaw Rich Hill. Since his return from the injured list in early August, he's been on the bench against every lefty while starting against all but one righty. Donovan Solano starts at second base in his absence.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plates two in win La Stella went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 5-2 win over Colorado.

Impact The two-run double gave San Francisco a 3-0 lead in the fifth inning. La Stella has hit safely in five of his last seven games, though he's started only three of those contests. The infielder appears to be set for a strong-side platoon role at second base with Donovan Solano. La Stella owns a .255/.318/.357 slash line with one home run, eight RBI, 10 runs scored and five doubles through 107 plate appearances.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against another lefty La Stella will remain on the bench Saturday against the Rockies, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact La Stella will sit again with the Rockies sending out another southpaw, Kyle Freeland. Donovan Solano gets the nod at second base.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against left-hander La Stella isn't starting Friday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last five games with southpaw Austin Gomber starting for Colorado. Donovan Solano will start at the keystone and bat sixth.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup La Stella isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Even though right-hander Merrill Kelly is starting for Arizona on Wednesday, La Stella will be out of the lineup after he went 1-for-17 with a run, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout across his last five appearances. Wilmer Flores will start at the keystone and bat eighth.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty La Stella is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact La Stella started at second base in each of the Giants' four games since he returned from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, going 3-for-15 with two walks across those contests. The lefty-hitting La Stella will take a seat in favor of the righty-hitting Donovan Solano on Sunday with southpaw Brett Anderson on the bump for Milwaukee, but La Stella should continue to fill the strong side of a platoon at the keystone.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base four times in return La Stella (hamstring/thumb) went 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-1 win over Arizona.

Impact After a nightmarish recovery saw him suffer setbacks twice, La Stella was excellent in his return to the lineup, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances. The veteran infielder logged six innings in the field before he was replaced by pinch runner Austin Slater in the seventh. While La Stella started at third base Wednesday, he figures to have a better path to playing time at second base, which is currently manned by Donovan Solano. Kris Bryant, Wilmer Flores and eventually Evan Longoria (shoulder) will also be in the mix in what's quickly becoming a crowded infield in San Francisco.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list La Stella (hamstring) was activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact La Stella has been sidelined for the past three months with a strained hamstring and a fractured thumb, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster. The 32-year-old is likely to fill a utility role for the Giants, though he'll start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday in Arizona.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should return Wednesday La Stella (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The veteran infielder took batting practice on the field Tuesday and is poised to return from a three-month absence Wednesday in Arizona. La Stella figures to fill a utility role after the Giants bolstered their lineup at the trade deadline with the addition of Kris Bryant.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still needs more time La Stella (hamstring/thumb) is expected to be activated off the 60-day injured list in the next week or 10 days, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact La Stella has missed nearly three months while battling a hamstring strain and then a thumb fracture. He's already played a total of 10 rehab games but evidently needs a handful more before he's ready to return.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cueto expected to start for the Giants against the Dodgers

The Giants will roll out Johnny Cueto to the mound Thursday and the Dodgers will give David Price the start

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buehler, Dodgers to take on DeSclafani, Giants

The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on Wednesday and the Giants are expected to counter with Anthony DeSclafani

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Webb scheduled to start for San Francisco against Los Angeles

The Giants are expected to send Logan Webb to the mound Tuesday and the Dodgers will give Julio Urias the start

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants rally in 9th for 2nd straight night to beat Dodgers

LaMonte Wade Jr. broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run single and the San Francisco Giants rallied against closer Kenley Jansen again for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodge...

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes rehab assignment La Stella (hamstring) resumed his rehab assignment Thursday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact La Stella was in the midst of a rehab assignment in the middle of July, though it was paused after he experienced soreness in his thumb. He's set to serve as the designated hitter Thursday but will return to the field Friday.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeSclafani expected to start for the Giants against Dodgers

The Dodgers will roll out Walker Buehler to the mound Thursday and the Giants plan to give Anthony DeSclafani the start

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Webb expected to start for the Giants against Dodgers

The Dodgers will roll out Julio Urias to the mound Wednesday and the Giants will give Logan Webb the start

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Francisco Giants to visit the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Giants will start Alex Wood on Tuesday while the Dodgers have yet to announce who will get the start

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posey comes through in return as Giants defeat Dodgers 7-2

Buster Posey and Wilmer Flores hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, Thairo Estrada had a key double in the seventh and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dod...

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gausman expected to start for the Giants against Dodgers

The Giants will start Kevin Gausman on Monday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Tony Gonsolin

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab assignment paused La Stella (hamstring/thumb) returned to San Francisco on Thursday after he experienced soreness in his thumb, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact La Stella suffered a thumb fracture in late June and was examined by doctors in the Bay Area on Thursday. However, his examinations revealed no structural damage. The 32-year-old is expected to limit his baseball activities in the coming days, but he could resume his rehab assignment early next week.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Bosox-Yanks open 2nd half; trade deadline looms

The second half of the major league baseball season begins with one game Thursday night when Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers and the AL East-leading Red Sox visit Yankee Stadium

JULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Bosox-Yanks open 2nd half; trade deadline looms

The second half of the major league baseball season begins with one game Thursday night when Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers and the AL East-leading Red Sox visit Yankee Stadium

JULY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On deck for MLB's 2nd half: Trades, playoff races and prizes

The second half of the major league baseball season starts Thursday night when Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox visit Yankee Stadium

JULY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS