TOMMY LA STELLA NEWS

Transferred to 60-day IL La Stella (hamstring) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Reports from when La Stella originally landed on the injured list in early May indicated he would miss 4-to-6 weeks. He'll now be out for longer than the back end of that range and will be ineligible to return before early July. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Giants to claim Trevor Hildenberger off waivers from the Mets.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least four weeks La Stella's hamstring strain is expected to keep him out for 4-to-6 weeks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact La Stella officially landed on the injured list Tuesday after exiting Sunday's game against the Padres with the issue. The timeline means he won't be back with the team until the start of June at the earliest, and possibly not until the middle of the month. Expect Mauricio Dubon and Wilmer Flores to find themselves in the lineup more frequently until he's healthy.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Baggarly: Infielder Tommy La Stella is expected to miss... - The Athletic Infielder Tommy La Stella is expected to miss four to six weeks because of a moderately strained hamstring, Giants manager Gabe Kapler said....

MAY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Giants place Tommy La Stella on IL, recall Jason Vosler and Conner Menez The San Francisco Giants put second baseman Tommy La Stella on the injured list with a...

MAY 4, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Hits injured list as expected La Stella (hamstring) was placed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain Tuesday.

Impact The move was reported as imminent Monday, so it's no surprise to see it go forward Tuesday. La Stella has struggled to a .235/.297/.353 line this season but was still an important part of the lineup against righties. Mauricio Dubon and Wilmer Flores could see increased at-bats until he returns.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May need injured list La Stella (hamstring) is likely to need a trip to the injured list, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact La Stella left Sunday's game against the Padres with a strained left hamstring. If he does indeed land on the injured list, he'll be out until at least May 13.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers left hamstring strain La Stella exited Sunday's game against the Padres due to a left hamstring strain, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact La Stella pulled up while scoring in the top of the fifth inning, and manager Gabe Kapler revealed after the game that the second baseman is dealing with a hamstring issue. The 32-year-old will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, but Kapler said that La Stella could miss additional time. Wilmer Flores and Mauricio Dubon should fill in at second base if La Stella is unavailable.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury La Stella was removed from Sunday's game against the Padres in the top of the fifth inning with an apparent lower-body injury, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact La Stella was examined by trainers earlier in Sunday's game after he appeared to jam his hand on a dive, but he pulled up while running home in the fifth inning and was removed from the game as a result. The exact nature and severity of La Stella's injuries aren't yet clear.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty La Stella will sit against lefty Blake Snell and the Padres on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact La Stella has now been on the bench against nine of the 11 lefties the Giants have faced so far this season. Even while being protected against same-sided pitching, he's struggled at the plate, hitting just .219/.286/.313. Wilmer Flores will be the second baseman in his absence.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw La Stella is not in the lineup against lefty Austin Gomber and the Rockies on Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella started against the last two lefties the Giants faced, though he'd sat against the previous seven. He's back on the bench Monday, with Wilmer Flores starting at second base.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks first home run of 2021 Stella went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Phillies.

Impact La Stella had a sure double robbed by center fielder Mickey Moniak in the first inning but redeemed himself in the fifth with a high drive to right to bring the Giants within one run. The home run represented the first two RBI of the season for the 32-year-old. He's struggled to manufacture runs despite slashing .294/.368/.471 thus far.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty La Stella will sit against lefty Daniel Castano and the Marlins on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The Giants' heavy platoon usage won't be stopping any time soon. La Stella hasn't started against a southpaw all year, a trend which will continue Friday, with Donovan Solano getting the start at second base.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts three-hit game La Stella went 3-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Reds.

Impact La Stella hit a leadoff single in the first inning and scored on Mike Yastrzemski's two-run homer. In the second, La Stella hit his third double of the year but was left on base. Donovan Solano pinch hit for him in the seventh inning. La Stella is 6-for-17 (.353) with two runs scored, no homers, no RBI and no stolen bases in nine games. He was limited by a back injury early in the year, but La Stella could hit his way into a platoon with Solano at second base.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw La Stella isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against Cincinnati, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact La Stella returned to action in the past two games and went 2-for-7 with a double, one run and one walk during that time. However, Donovan Solano will take over at second base Monday with left-hander Wade Miley starting for the Reds.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times in return La Stella (back) went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact La Stella missed three games with back tightness, but he was good in his return to the lineup. He led off the third inning with a double and came around to score on an Alex Dickerson single for the first run of the game. La Stella has gone 3-for-9 with two walks, two doubles and a run scored through six games in 2021. The infielder is expected to work in a utility role off the bench most of the time. His clearest path to playing time is at second base, but Donovan Solano has hit .333 across 27 at-bats to begin the year.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leading off Saturday La Stella (back) is starting Saturday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact La Stella wasn't in the starting lineup for the last three games due to back tightness, but he'll lead off against Colorado on Saturday. La Stella has gone 1-for-6 with a double and one walk to begin the season.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still sitting Friday La Stella (back) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 32-year-old will be out of the starting nine for the third straight contest as he battles back tightness. La Stella still appeared off the bench in the past two games and figures to be available to pinch hit again Friday. Donovan Solano receives another start at the keystone versus lefty Austin Gomber for San Francisco.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Wednesday La Stella (back) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact La Stella was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to back tightness but went hitless in one at-bat off the bench. He could be available to pinch hit once again Wednesday, but Donovan Solano will start at the keystone in his place.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with back tightness La Stella was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Padres with upper back tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 32-year-old was penciled in to start at the keystone and bat leadoff, but he'll instead take a seat due to the back tightness. It's unclear if La Stella will be available off the bench. Wilmer Flores will take over at second base for the Giants.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against another lefty La Stella will sit Monday against San Diego.

Impact The Giants will use platoons all over the diamond this season. Monday's starter Adrian Morejon is the third southpaw the Giants have faced in their first four games. La Stella has sat against each of them. Donovan Solano will be the second baseman Monday.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against southpaw La Stella is not in Friday's lineup against the Mariners, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Once again, Donovan Solano draws the start at second base with a lefty (Yusei Kikuchi) on the mound for Seattle. La Stella has yet to appear in a game this season, but should get the start and lead off Saturday against righty Chris Flexen.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against lefty La Stella isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mariners, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella is reportedly ready for the start of the regular season after he suffered a left knee contusion Sunday, but he'll take on a bench role against left-hander Marco Gonzales on Opening Day. Donovan Solano will take his place at the keystone, batting third.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be ready for season La Stella is doing well Wednesday and is expected to be ready for Opening Day on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact La Stella suffered a left knee contusion Sunday, but he appeared as a pinch hitter during Monday's spring game against Oakland. While the 32-year-old likely won't be in the starting lineup against left-hander Marco Gonzales on Thursday, manager Gabe Kapler is confident in La Stella's readiness to begin the regular season.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs hit as pinch hitter La Stella (knee) appeared as a pinch hitter Monday against the Athletics, grabbing a single in his lone at-bat.

Impact La Stella left Sunday's game against Oakland after a pitch hit his knee, but he escaped with nothing worse than a bruise. Given that he's already playing again one day later, there's seemingly little reason to fear for his readiness for Opening Day.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

SF Giants’ Tommy La Stella exits with injury, Heliot Ramos wins spring award, more former Giants secure jobs Prior to Sunday’s game, the Giants optioned outfielder and first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. to minor league camp, signaling that first baseman...

MARCH 28, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM