WILMER FLORES NEWS

Perfect at plate Monday Flores went 4-for-4 with a double and three singles in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Flores enjoyed a perfect performance at the plate, although San Francisco's No. 7 through 9 hitters went 1-for-10 with two walks behind him. The 29-year-old continues to play through some hamstring tightness that kept him out of last Wednesday's game. He's seen everyday at-bats at third base with Evan Longoria (shoulder) out. Flores is slashing .269/.335/.440 with seven home runs, 25 RBI, 25 runs scored and a stolen base through 203 plate appearances.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Friday Flores (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Flores didn't start Wednesday's game against the Angels because of hamstring tightness, though he did get one at-bat off the bench. The issue appears to have subsided as Flores is batting fifth and playing third base against lefty Sean Manaea during the series opener.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants overcome Ohtani, rally in 13th for 9-3 win over Halos

Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over six innings of one-run ball for the Angels, but the San Francisco Giants rallied for seven runs in the 13th inning of a 9-3 victory over Los Ange...

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing hamstring tightness Flores isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Angels due to hamstring tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Flores had hit three home runs across the last two games, but he was removed from Tuesday's win over the Angels early. Manager Gabe Kapler revealed that the 29-year-old's removal was due to a hamstring issue. While Kapler said that Flores could likely play, he'll be held out ahead of Thursday's scheduled off day as a precautionary measure. He should be considered day-to-day for now, but the Giants are hopeful that he'll be able to return for Friday's series opener against the Athletics.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Wednesday Flores isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Angels, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Flores is in the midst of a 10-game hitting streak, and he's homered three times across the last two contests. However, he'll get a breather for Wednesday's series finale while Mauricio Dubon starts at third base and Alex Dickerson serves as the designated hitter.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants visit the Angels after DeSclafani's solid performance

San Francisco looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Anthony DeSclafani

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep Tuesday Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Flores culminated a big first inning for the Giants with a two-run shot to center field. The long ball was his seventh this season and accounted for his 24th RBI. It also extended his hitting streak to 10 games, during which he is batting .419 (13-for-31) with four homers and eight RBI.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeSclafani wins again, Flores HR as Giants top Angels 5-0

Anthony DeSclafani allowed three hits in seven sharp innings, Wilmer Flores homered during a four-run first and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-0

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect day at plate Flores went 4-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 11-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Flores clocked a solo shot in the first inning before collecting three singles and scoring two more runs. The veteran infielder is riding a nine-game hitting streak and hasn't struck out in his last 10 games. He improved his slash line to .263/.337/.425 with five homers and 23 runs scored through 181 plate appearances.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flores homers twice, Giants rout Phillies 11-2

Wilmer Flores had four hits, including two of San Francisco’s four home runs, and the Giants routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Saturday Flores is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact The veteran receives the day off following a 1-for-4 effort in Friday's contest. Flores may be called upon to pinch hit, though, after he homered in that role Wednesday. Lefty-hitting Jason Vosler starts at third for the Giants' matchup against righty Aaron Nola.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers as pinch hitter Flores hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat in Wednesday's 13-7 win over Arizona.

Impact The infielder hit for pitcher Anthony DeSclafani in the fifth inning and took Arizona reliever Ryan Buchter deep to left field to extend San Francisco's lead to 10-2. For the year, Flores has a .236/.317/.365 slash line with four homers, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base across 167 plate appearances. He's seen a fairly even timeshare with Jason Vosler at third base since Evan Longoria (shoulder) went on the injured list.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs match MLB record with 22nd straight road loss

The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped their 22nd straight road game, matching the 1963 Mets and ’43 Philadelphia Athletics for the major league record with a 13-7 loss to the San Franci...

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Wednesday Flores is not starting Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact He receives his second game off in three days as Jason Vosler fills in at third base. Flores has recorded a hit in each of his last four games, but is still hitting just .143 with one RBI in his last nine.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Flores is not starting Monday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Flores hit the bench after starting six of the last seven games. He hasn't done much at the plate this season, hitting just .231/.315/.343 through 162 plate appearances. Jason Vosler will take over at third base in his abence.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde back from COVID-19 list, Nats-Giants split DH

LaMonte Wade Jr. led off the eighth inning with an RBI single that broke a scoreless tie and the San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 to earn a split i...

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Flores is not starting Friday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Flores sits after going hitless in his last three starts. Jason Vosler starts at third base in his absence.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Flores isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Flores had started each of the last three games but went 0-for-12 with two walks and two strikeouts during that time. Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for Longoria in return Flores (hamstring) will start at third base and bat cleanup Sunday against the Cubs, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Back in action after a two-game layoff due to a tight hamstring, Flores could be in position to take on a full-time role at the hot corner for the foreseeable future. The Giants moved Evan Longoria (shoulder) to the 10-day injured list Sunday, and manager Gabe Kapler acknowledged that the veteran third baseman would need 4-to-6 weeks to recover from his injury. In addition to Flores, the Giants could look to Mauricio Dubon and the newly recalled Thairo Estrada to help fill in at third base while Longoria is on the shelf.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Flores (hamstring) will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Cubs, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Flores left Thursday's game with a tight hamstring and didn't start Friday's contest, though he did appear off the bench. That suggests he's likely available off the bench Saturday as well, though it remains to be seen when he'll return to the lineup.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants hit 4 home runs, thump Arrieta, Cubs 8-5

Steven Duggar and Alex Dickerson homered off Jake Arrieta as part of a six-run second inning, and the San Francisco Giants thumped the Chicago Cubs 8-5

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Flores (hamstring) isn't starting Friday against the Cubs, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Flores left Thursday's win over the Cubs due to hamstring tightness, but he'll be available off the bench Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. LaMonte Wade will start at first base and lead off.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with tight hamstring Flores was removed from Thursday's win over the Cubs due to tightness in his hamstring, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old went 1-for-2 with a triple, a walk and two runs before being replaced by Mauricio Dubon at the start of the sixth inning. Manager Gabe Kapler indicated the injury isn't as severe as the hamstring issue that landed Flores on the injured list in May, though it remains concerning he's dealing with another injury less than a week after being activated.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford's 3-run HR propels Giants past Cubs 7-2

Brandon Crawford homered and drove in four runs, Anthony DeSclafani pitched six solid innings and hit an RBI double, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 7-2

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records two hits Flores went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to the Angels.

Impact The Giants struggled badly on offense, but Flores was one of two players that managed to record more than one knock. The versatile infielder has three multi-hit games over his last eight contests and is hitting an impressive .550 in that stretch.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE