TYLER FITZGERALD NEWS

Won't be everyday shortstop Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said Tuesday that the team will be looking for a shortstop this offseason rather than putting Fitzgerald there on an everyday b...

Impact Posey referenced Fitzgerald's ability to play multiple positions, perhaps an indication that the Giants have the 27-year-old pegged for a super utility role in 2025. He trailed off in September (.677 OPS), but Fitzgerald still finished with a .280/.334/.497 batting line while hitting 15 homers and stealing 17 bases over 96 games. While his position doesn't appear nailed down yet, Fitzgerald should remain an everyday player for the Giants next season.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fitzgerald scores from 1st on throwing error by Liberatore in 8th as Giants beat Cardinals 6-5

Tyler Fitzgerald reached on an infield single and scored the eventual winning run in the eighth inning on a throwing error by St. Louis pitcher Matthew Liberatore, leading the San...

SEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep Tuesday Fitzgerald went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a double and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Fitzgerald put the cherry on top with a two-run blast in the fifth to put the Giants up 10-0. His power numbers have significantly dipped since he had that mini home run burst with 11 long balls in 17 games starting back on July 9. Tuesday's home run was only his third since Aug. 13 and just his second and third RBI in September. Fitzgerald is still putting together a productive campaign having permanently been back up with the Giants since June 28. For the year, he's slashing .287/.338/.510 with 35 extra-base hits, 33 RBI, 52 runs, 17 steals and a 20:101 BB:K in 325 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out of San Francisco lineup Fitzgerald is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Kansas City, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Fitzgerald started the last three games after missing the three contests prior to that with a back injury, but he'll get some rest Friday. Brett Wisely is filling in at shortstop for the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to San Francisco lineup Fitzgerald (back) will start at shortstop and bat second in Tuesday's game versus the Orioles.

Impact Fitzgerald missed the last three contests with lower-back tightness but is ready to go following an extra day off with the Giants idle Monday. He's sporting an .880 OPS over 84 games this season for San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on bench Sunday Fitzgerald (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact It's the third straight game on the bench for Fitzgerald after he exited Thursday's matchup with the Brewers due to lower-back tightness. The 27-year-old was cleared of structural damage when an MRI came back negative Friday, so he should continue to be considered day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Fitzgerald (back) isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact MRI scans revealed no structural damage in Fitzgerald's back Friday, but he'll need to miss a second consecutive start after departing Thursday's contest with back tightness. Brett Wisely will shift to shortstop as a result, opening up second base for Marco Luciano.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Fitzgerald (back) isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact MRI scans revealed no structural damage in Fitzgerald's back Friday, but he'll need to miss a second consecutive start after departing Thursday's contest with tightness. Brett Wisely will shift to shortstop, opening up second base for Marco Luciano.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Clean MRI on back An MRI on Friday revealed no structural damage to Fitzgerald's lower back, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Fitzgerald left in the third inning of Thursday's game against the Brewers due to lower-back tightness, but the issue flared up during pre-game workouts. Imaging didn't reveal any serious damage, and the 25-year-old is expected to be day-to-day. Fitzgerald is not in the Giants' lineup Friday against the Padres, and Brett Wisely will start at shortstop and bat eighth, per Rubin.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Injury expected to be minor Fitzgerald does not believe the back injury he suffered Thursday is serious, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Fitzgerald said his back started to lock up in pre-game workouts and got worse before he was ultimately pulled in the third inning. He'll undergo imaging Friday, but he said something similar has happened in the past and it was not reason for concern.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with back injury Fitzgerald exited Thursday's game against Milwaukee with lower back tightness, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Fitzgerald left the game in the third inning, with Marco Luciano entering in his place. The severity of the injury is currently unclear.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Two doubles in three-hit effort Fitzgerald went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 13-2 win over the Brewers.

Impact Fitzgerald has kept his bat warm in September, going 12-for-35 (.343) over nine contests, though he's produced just one RBI this month. The shortstop is now at a .297/.352/.532 slash line with 14 home runs, 17 stolen bases, 31 RBI and 49 runs scored over 83 games. Wednesday was the first time he's hit leadoff versus a right-handed pitcher since Aug. 25 -- he hit between second and seventh for 13 consecutive games. The Giants haven't faced a southpaw since Aug. 21, though that streak of opposing righties is projected to end Sunday if Martin Perez (paternity list) returns as expected for the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in win Fitzgerald went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Fitzgerald's memorable power binge in early August has given way to an 18-game homer drought, during which he's hitting .254 (18-for-71) with four doubles and five steals. He's still seeing steady playing time at shortstop, but he's no longer regularly hitting atop the order. Fitzgerald has still put together an impressive campaign with a .300/.353/.544 slash line, 14 home runs, 17 steals, 30 RBI and 45 runs scored over 272 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fitzgerald seventh-inning single breaks up Diamondbacks' bid for no-hitter against Giants

Tyler Fitzgerald has singled off reliever Kevin Ginkel leading off the seventh inning to end the Arizona Diamondbacks’ bid for a no-hitter

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inserted into lineup Fitzgerald will start at shortstop and bat fourth Wednesday versus Arizona, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Fitzgerald was originally scheduled to receive a day off Wednesday, but he will now join the starting nine to replace the scratched Matt Chapman (undisclosed). Fitzgerald has recorded a base hit in five of his last six games, going 7-for-23 with an RBI and two runs scored in that span.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Wednesday Fitzgerald isn't in the Giants' lineup for Wednesday's game versus Arizona, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fitzgerald will step out of the starting nine for Wednesday's game after going 5-for-19 with an RBI and eight strikeouts over his last five contests. Brett Wisely will fill in at shortstop and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in win Fitzgerald went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact The shortstop has grown very comfortable in the leadoff spot for the Giants. Fitzgerald is batting .307 (27-for-88) through 21 games in August with five homers, nine steals, 10 RBI and 14 runs, and despite the fact that he didn't take over a full-time role until after the All-Star break, the 26-year-old has a legitimate shot at a 20-20 campaign -- he's up to 14 homers and 16 steals in only 68 contests.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to produce Fitzgerald went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two stolen bases Thursday in a 6-0 win against Atlanta.

Impact Fitzgerald began the Giants' half of the first inning with a single, which he followed with a steal of second and third base. The rookie then added a sacrifice fly in the second frame. Fitzgerald has been an incredible pickup for fantasy managers astute enough to claim him off the waiver wire -- through 61 games, he's slashing .311/.365/.617 with 14 homers, 27 RBI, 37 runs and 14 stolen bases. He isn't showing any signs of slowing down, batting .333 (20-for-60) with five home runs and seven thefts through 14 games in August.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard again Wednesday Fitzgerald went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 13-2 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Fitzgerald continues to show no signs of slowing down -- he's 19-for-56 (.339) with five homers and four doubles over 13 games in August. His blast Wednesday had little impact on the game, as Atlanta had already established a 5-0 lead in the top of the first inning before he responded. Overall, Fitzgerald has 14 homers, 12 stolen bases, 26 RBI, 37 runs scored and a .313/.369/.626 slash line through 195 plate appearances.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Tuesday's loss Fitzgerald went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta.

Impact Fitzgerald's only hit of the night was a big one, as he took Charlie Morton deep to left center field in the third to bring the Giants within a run. It was his fourth home run this month and his 13th of the year, all of which have come since July 9. His .972 OPS leads all rookies with at least 150 plate appearances this season. For the year, Fitzgerald is slashing .305/.363/.609 with 25 RBI, 36 runs, 12 steals and a 13:53 BB:K in 190 plate appearances.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in win Fitzgerald 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.

Impact Fitzgerald stole second and third in the seventh inning and has two multi-steal games in his past three contests after swiping just one base in July. The 26-year-old has remained scorching in August, going 13-for-37 with three home runs, five thefts and five multi-hit efforts across nine games. For the year, he is hitting .313 with 12 homers and 12 steals in just 176 plate appearances.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in win Fitzgerald 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.

Impact Fitzgerald stole second and third in the seventh inning and has two multi-steal games in his past three contests after swiping just one base in July. The 26-year-old has remained scorching in August, going 13-for-37 with three home runs, five thefts and five multi-hit efforts across nine games. For the year, he is hitting .313 with 12 homers and 12 steals in just 176 plate appearances.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes three bags in win Fitzgerald went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk, three stolen bases and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-5 extra-inning win over the Nationals.

Impact Fitzgerald has grabbed headlines with his power lately, but it was his speed that stole the show Thursday. He hadn't successfully swiped a bad over his previous 20 games, though he hit .347 with 11 homers in that span, so he hasn't had many chances to make an impact with baserunning. For the season, Fitzgerald is at a .314/.375/.634 slash line with 12 homers, 10 steals, 24 RBI, 33 runs scored and nine doubles over 53 contests.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 6 • MLB.COM

Slugs leadoff homer Fitzgerald went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-1 win over the Nationals.

Impact Fitzgerald took the second pitch of the game out to left field for a leadoff homer. The 26-year-old has taken over leadoff duties versus left-handed starters -- he's been atop the order against the last three southpaws the Giants have faced since Jorge Soler was traded to Atlanta. Fitzgerald has certainly earned a prominent spot in the lineup with 11 homers over his last 17 contests and a .314/.373/.650 slash line across 153 plate appearances this year.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE