WILMER FLORES NEWS

Brewers knock Giants from top spot in NL, win fourth in row

Jace Peterson hit a go-ahead single in the seventh, Lorenzo Cain homered for a second straight game and the Milwaukee Brewers knocked the San Francisco Giants out of the top spot i...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats late homer Flores went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Tuesday in a loss to the Brewers.

Impact Flores' ninth-inning solo shot served as a small protest against a loss that cut the Giants' lead over the Dodgers in the NL West to half a game. The long ball was the 17th of the season for the veteran, and he is only one homer shy of the career-high 18 he amassed with the Mets in 2017. Flores finished August with a .240/.269/.427 slash line, four homers and eight RBI over 26 games.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cain homers, Woodruff pitches Brewers past Giants 6-2

Lorenzo Cain homered and added an RBI single, and the Milwaukee Brewers won their second straight over the Giants, thumping Johnny Cueto and San Francisco 6-2 in a matchup of divis...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Webb wins again as La Stella, Yaz power Giants past Braves

Logan Webb threw seven strong innings to win his seventh consecutive decision, Tommy La Stella and Mike Yastrzemski each homered and drove in two runs, and the San Francisco Giants...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tries to spark comeback Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta.

Impact The infielder brought San Francisco within a run with his ninth-inning blast, but the tying run never came. Flores has seen his regular role as a starter end recently, but he's drawn spot starts at first and third base. He could see more starts this weekend with Brandon Belt (bereavement), Evan Longoria (hand) and Kris Bryant (side) all potentially unavailable. Flores has a .249/.320/.438 slash line with 16 homers, 45 RBI, 47 runs scored and a stolen base through 372 plate appearances.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soler's homer, Pederson's catch lift Braves over Giants 6-5

Jorge Soler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning, Joc Pederson made a leaping catch at the wall for the final out and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat San Franci...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solano tests positive, Posey out of Giants' lineup again

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano has tested positive for the coronavirus and will be sidelined for at least 10 days

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wade's pinch-hit HR in 9th lifts Giants past A's 6-5

Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr. connected for a two-run homer in the ninth inning, helping the San Francisco Giants rally for a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harrison, Marte lead Oakland offense, A's top Giants 4-1

Josh Harrison hit a two-run single, Starling Marte added an RBI double, and the Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Friday night

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryant homers twice, Giants beat tired Mets 7-5

Kris Bryant hit two home runs, Kevin Gausman set a career high for wins and the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 7-5

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies to face Giants on the road

The Rockies will start Kyle Freeland on Saturday while the Giants have yet to decide who will take the mound

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats 15th homer Flores went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a strikeout in a 5-4 triumph over the Rockies on Friday.

Impact Flores took Colorado starter Austin Gomber deep to left center in the first inning to give San Francisco an early lead and later tacked on a single in the seventh. Following an 0-for-9 stretch across six games, the infielder is 3-for-8 with a double and a homer across his last two contests.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flores' 3-run homer sends MLB-leading Giants past Rockies

Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer in the first, Thairo Estrada added an RBI single, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 for their sixth straight win

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls into short-side platoon role Flores will start at third base and bat cleanup Sunday against the Brewers.

Impact Flores had been on the bench for each of the past four games, but he'll get a look at the hot corner Sunday while Kris Bryant moves to the outfield. Following the recent returns of Brandon Belt and Tommy La Stella from the injured list along with the trade-deadline acquisition of Bryant, Flores' starting opportunities will likely come mostly against left-handed pitching moving forward.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants score 4 in 9th to tie, beat Diamondbacks 5-4 in 10

LaMonte Wade Jr. tied it with a two-out single in a four-run ninth inning and Kris Bryant doubled in the winning run in the 10th in the San Francisco Giants’ 5-4 victory over the A...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Wednesday's lineup Flores is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Flores rejoined the lineup Tuesday after sitting out a couple games with back soreness, and he'll return to the bench Wednesday. The 29-year-old has an .871 OPS with five homers, nine RBI and 10 runs in 18 games since the All-Star break. However, his playing time could take a slight dip with Tommy La Stella (hamstring) making his return from the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In Tuesday's lineup Flores (back) is batting cleanup and playing third base Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The infielder returns to the lineup for the first time since Saturday, when he exited the contest with lower back soreness. Flores did enter Monday's extra-inning contest for three at-bats, one of which resulted in a home run. With two home runs in his last three games, Flores has hit 14 this season and is approaching his career-high mark of 18.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers off bench Monday Flores (back) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 11-8 extra-inning win over Arizona.

Impact The veteran infielder didn't start the game, but he entered as part of a double switch in the fifth inning. Flores proceeded to go yard in the sixth -- his fifth homer in his last 14 games. Considering that the 29-year-old logged 5.2 innings in the field Monday, it shouldn't be too long before he's back in the starting nine.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cueto expected to start for the Giants against Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks will roll out Madison Bumgarner to the mound Tuesday and the Giants plan to give Johnny Cueto the start

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants go extras to win 11-8 after Diamondbacks rally

Buster Posey doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning Monday night and the San Francisco Giants escaped with an 11-8 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Monday Flores (back) is out of the lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Flores is out of the starting nine for the second straight day after exiting Saturday's contest with soreness in his lower back, though he did appear as a pinch hitter Sunday. The 29-year-old figures to be available off the bench again Monday.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Widener scheduled to start as Arizona hosts San Francisco

The Diamondbacks will send Taylor Widener to the mound Monday and the Giants plan to give Anthony DeSclafani the start

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start Sunday Manager Gabe Kapler said he hopes Flores (back) will be available off the bench Sunday versus the Astros, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The 29-year-old exited Saturday's contest with soreness in his lower back, but it appears the injury isn't a serious concern. He went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer prior to exiting the contest. Flores should be considered day-to-day heading into Sunday's series finale.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants hit 5 HRs, rough up Greinke, Astros 8-6

The San Francisco Giants hit five home runs, including four off Astros ace Zack Greinke, and beat Houston 8-6 in an interleague matchup of division leaders

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits Saturday's game Flores was removed from Saturday's game against the Astros due to lower back soreness, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Flores went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run to begin Saturday's contest, but he was replaced by Thairo Estrada in the bottom of the fifth inning. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, and his availability for Sunday's series finale against Houston remains to be seen.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE