The Giants triggered right-hander Logan Webb from the 10-day injured list to start tonights game against the Nationals. In a matching move, Buster Posey was put on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 6, with a left thumb contusion.
That d be the Giants initially video game coming out of the All-Star Break, and it doesnt seem there was any possibility of Posey playing during this weekends series with Washington. Of course, thatll also rule Posey out from participating in the All-Star Game, which he d been slated to start as the National Leagues representative at catcher.
In better health news for the Giants, infielder Tommy La Stella is set to start a minor league rehab assignment, supervisor Gabe Kapler told reporters (including Pavlovic). A significant hamstring strain sent La Stella to the hurt list on May 4. He began a rehab project in late June but suffered a fracture in his right hand that stopped his recovery. Its been a frustrating season for La Stella, who has actually struck.235/.297/.353 over his first 75 plate appearances.
Hell be signed up with on the rehab assignment by right-hander Aaron Sanchez (relayed by Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle). Like La Stella, Sanchez went on the IL in early May, began a rehab project last month, and after that had to be shut down because of an unassociated setback. Sanchezs preliminary injury was biceps swelling, however his resurgence was delayed by a blister. Hes obviously all set to return to video game action, as hell begin for Low-A San Jose tomorrow night.
Getting Webb and Sanchez back ought to assist fortify a starting rotation that has actually been one of the leagues finest. San Francisco president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi suggested the club could be in the market for external rotation assistance before the July 30 trade due date (by means of Maria Guardado of MLB.com). With Kevin Gausman, Anthony DeSclafani, Alex Wood, Johnny Cueto and Webb all having decent to excellent seasons, there seems to be little space on the surface for another starter, particularly with Sanchez nearing a return.
Thats a group that (aside from Gausman) has generally had problems staying healthy, though, so its plenty sensible for the San Francisco front office to seek to add some depth. At 54-32, the Giants are up a video game on the Dodgers and 4 games up on the Padres in a tightly-contested NL West. Theres lots of reasoning in protecting versus prospective injuries for the stretch run.
Theres likewise the matter of the Giants longer-term outlook to think about. Of their current beginners, just Webb is a lock to be back in 2022.
That d be the Giants initially game coming out of the All-Star Break, and it doesnt seem there was any opportunity of Posey playing throughout this weekends series with Washington. Of course, thatll also rule Posey out from participating in the All-Star Game, which he d been slated to start as the National Leagues agent at catcher.
Hes obviously all set to return to game action, as hell begin for Low-A San Jose tomorrow night.
At 54-32, the Giants are up a game on the Dodgers and four games up on the Padres in a tightly-contested NL West.
