San Francisco Giants Transactions

Saturday, January 14

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		The San Francisco Giants and right-hander John Brebbia avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million deal on Friday. Brebbia had a fine season for the Gigantes in 2022, going 6-2 with a 3.18 ERA (3.32 FIP), 1.31 WHIP and career-low 18.8 percent strikeout rate in 68 innings over a league-high 76 appearances (11 starts). The 32-year-old was primarily used in relief and picked up 18 holds along the way. Brebbia has only two career saves in five major-league seasons, though, and outside of deep holds leagues, he won't be appealing to fantasy managers in 2023. The Giants are expected to enter next year with Camilo Doval as their primary closer.

Monday, January 09

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		The San Francisco Giants have signed right-handed relief pitcher Luke Jackson to a two-year deal, per a tweet from the team's official Twitter account. The deal is worth $11.5 million and includes a $7 million club option for 2025. The 31-year-old didn't pitch in the Majors in 2022 due to recovery from Tommy John surgery, but most recently appeared in 71 games for the Atlanta Braves during the 2021 season, logging a 1.98 ERA, a 3.66 FIP, and 70 strikeouts compared to 29 walks in 63.2 innings of work. He also added a pair of pitcher wins, and 31 holds in those 63.2 innings. As of now, San Francisco's late-inning bullpen options include Camilo Doval, John Brebbia, Tyler Rogers, and Taylor Rogers.

Friday, December 23

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		The San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year, $36 million deal with free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto on Friday. The Giants lost out on superstar shortstop Carlos Correa this week when they had some concerns about his physical -- he later signed with the New York Mets. Instead, the Giants sign the last marquee free agent on the open market. Conforto, 29, didn't play at all in 2022 after having right shoulder surgery in April, but he should be fully healthy for spring training and can provide some nice power numbers in the Giants outfield if he's healthy. The landing spot isn't ideal for a left-handed power hitter like Conforto, but he does have a career .824 OPS with 132 long balls and 396 RBI in his seven major-league seasons.
		The San Francisco Giants and free-agent left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal, pending a physical, on Friday, according to a source. Rogers will reunite with his brother Tyler in the Giants bullpen in 2023. The 32-year-old southpaw spent the 2022 season with the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers, posting a career-high 4.76 ERA (3.31 FIP), a 1.18 WHIP, a career-high 31 saves and a career-high 36 percent strikeout rate in 64 1/3 relief innings. Rogers had a bit of bad luck last year and should bounce back, although he won't be guaranteed save chances in San Francisco, as Camilo Doval should enter the 2023 campaign as the team's first option to close out games. Still, Rogers should be a high-leverage reliever for the Gigantes and should have appeal in holds leagues as a setup man with strikeout upside.

Wednesday, December 21

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		The San Francisco Giants have some interest in free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto, according to sources. The Giants suddenly have a bunch of money to give players after swinging and missing on star shortstop Carlos Correa, who signed with the New York Mets after the Giants had concerns with Correa's physical. Conforto could end up being one of those players if he's healthy as the Giants look to add some offensive pieces to the mix for 2023. Conforto, like Correa, is represented by agent Scott Boras. The 29-year-old Conforto didn't play at all in 2022 while recovering from right shoulder surgery that he had in mid-April. But he resumed hitting and throwing in November and should be ready for the 2023 season, barring any setbacks. He was an All-Star in 2017 and has a .255/.356/.468 slash line with an .824 OPS and 134 homers in seven seasons with the New York Mets, so he could be a relatively cheap power option for San Fran's outfield.

Wednesday, December 14

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		The San Francisco Giants reportedly agreed to a 13-year, $350 million deal with free agent shortstop Carlos Correa Tuesday, per Jeff Passan. The deal would be the biggest deal ever for a shortstop and would give the 28-year-old the most lucrative deal out of the other two big free-agent shortstop signings this offseason. Correa had a solid 2022 season with the Minnesota Twins, slashing .291/.366/.467 with 22 home runs and 64 RBI. While he will be moving to one of baseball's most pitcher-friendly parks, he will also be joining a lineup that will have some additions from last season while still maintaining some core pieces. The Giants have made a number of moves this offseason, so it is possible that there could be even more support joining Correa in the lineup, which would further bolster his fantasy value.

Tuesday, December 13

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		The San Francisco Giants and free-agent right-hander Ross Stripling agreed on a two-year, $25 million deal on Tuesday that includes an opt-out clause after the first season, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 33-year-old was excellent for the Toronto Blue Jays last season, going 10-4 with a 3.01 ERA (3.11 FIP), a 1.02 WHIP and a 20.7 percent strikeout rate in 134 1/3 innings over 32 appearances (24 starts). The Giants have now signed left-hander Sean Manaea and Stripling in recent days, perhaps signaling that they won't be bringing back All-Star southpaw Carlos Rodon in 2023 and beyond. The New York Yankees are believed to be making a strong push to secure Rodon. Stripling will return to the National League West, where he four full seasons from 2016-19 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Monday, December 12

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		According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Sunday, free-agent starting pitcher Sean Manaea is reportedly joining the San Francisco Giants. Heyman tweeted the following on Sunday: "Sean Manaea to Giants. $25M, 2 years. Opt out." The veteran made 30 appearances for the San Diego Padres last season, 28 of which were starts. He logged 158 innings for manager Bob Melvin's club, pitching to a 4.96 ERA, a 4.53 FIP, 156 strikeouts and 50 walks. He'll join a Giants rotation that features the likes of Logan Webb, Alex Cobb, Alex Wood, Anthony DeSclafani and Jakob Junis.

Saturday, November 19

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		The San Francisco Giants have reached a one-year deal with Mike Yastrzemski that will pay the outfielder $6.1 million dollars in the 2023 season. The 32-year-old Yastrzemski avoids arbitration with this pact and remains eligible for free agency following the 2025 season. He will look to be more productive in the upcoming campaign after a career-worst offensive output in 2022 that saw him slash .214/.305/.392 with 17 home runs in 558 plate appearances across 148 games.

Wednesday, November 16

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		The San Francisco Giants added infielders Marco Luciano and Brett Wisely, right-handers Tristan Beck, Jose Cruz and Keaton Winn and outfielder Luis Matos to their 40-man roster on Tuesday. Wisely was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder Tristan Peters. According to MLB Pipeline, Luciano is the club's top prospect. Matos checks in at No. 3. The 21-year-old Luciano played in 57 games with High-A Eugene in 2022 and hit .263/.339/.459 with 10 home runs, 30 RBI and 27 runs scored in 230 plate appearances. He generates a lot of bat speed from the right side of the plate and should continue advancing up the Giants' minor-league ladder in 2023. Luciano is a power over hit-tool guy at the next level.

Tuesday, November 15

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		San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson accepted the team's one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer on Tuesday to return to the team in 2023, according to a source. Pederson and Rangers left-hander Martin Perez were only two of 14 players given the qualifying offer to accept it this offseason. Pederson made the All-Star team for the second time in 2022 in his first year in the Bay Area, slashing .274/.353/.521 with an .874 OPS, 23 home runs, 70 RBI, 57 runs scored and three stolen bases in 433 plate appearances over 134 games. The 30-year-old will continue to be a nice source of power in fantasy leagues, but he'll also lose some playing time against left-handed pitchers. In 57 plate appearances against them last year, he hit .245 with only two of his 23 home runs against them.

Tuesday, October 25

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		San Francisco Giants left-hander Carson Whisenhunt (illness) has yet to pitch in the Arizona Fall League because he's still ramping up after 10 days off when he was placed on the COVID-19 list. Whisenhunt is expected to be pitching in his first AFL game within a week. The 22-year-old southpaw is the team's No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and has thrown just 7 2/3 professional innings after being taken with the 66th overall pick in this year's draft. He made just two starts for Single-A San Jose in 2022, allowing no runs on five hits while walking one and striking out seven in just 4 2/3 innings pitched. In his 7 2/3 total frames, Whisenhunt didn't allow a single run while striking out 14 and walking just one.

Tuesday, October 04

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		San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria's (thumb) 2022 season is over after X-rays showed a right thumb fracture after he was hit by a ground ball on Sunday. Along with Longoria, Thomas Szapucki (hip) will also land on the injured list with a hip strain. Bryce Johnson and left-hander Andrew Vasquez will join the Giants active roster for the final three games of the regular season this week against the San Diego Padres. The 36-year-old Longoria will finish his fifth season in San Francisco with a .244/.315/.451 slash line with 14 home runs, 42 RBI and 31 runs scored in 298 plate appearances over 89 games played. With Longoria out, Wilmer Flores is starting at the hot corner and is batting second on Monday against Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove.
		San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) underwent season-ending knee surgery in early September and said he's been "doing great." He said he's "really optimistic" about how he feels, although he hasn't progressed to running yet. Belt is walking without a limp and has been moving well, but the uncertainty about whether he'll continue his career in 2023 has not gone away. "If I don't (play again) it's not going to be because of my knee," Belt said. "I think my knee is going to be strong and be ready to play next year, so hopefully that's what happens." The 34-year-old has said he'd love to return for a 13th season with the Giants, but the writing appears to be on the wall for a divorce in free agency. In just 78 games in 2022, Belt hit .213/.326/.350 with eight homers, 23 RBI, 25 runs and a stolen base.

Monday, October 03

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		San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) is set to undergo X-rays following Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran infielder was hit by the ball in the hand while in the field. He wasn't removed from the game, but he likely would've been taken out if his spot in the batting order came up. His availability for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres is unknown. At this point, it's likely that the Giants take the cautious approach and rest Longoria.

Sunday, October 02

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		San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday. He was set to face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, but now the right-hander will miss the rest of the season. The 25-year-old owned a 15-9 record, a 2.90 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 163 strikeouts across 192 1/3 innings. Sean Hjelle was recalled in a corresponding move. Webb should be fully healthy by Spring Training begins and is considered a top-25 starter in upcoming 2023 fantasy drafts.
		San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jakob Junis has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. The Giants sent him down following his start on Saturday and also placed Logan Webb (back) on the 15-day injured list. Sean Hjelle and Luis Ortiz were both recalled in a pair of corresponding moves. Junis ends the regular season with a 4.42 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 98:25 K/BB ratio over 112 innings (23 appearances, seven starts).
		San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (back) has landed on the 15-day injured list with lower back stiffness. The back issue was bothering him following his last start on September 28 so the Giants shut him down and have now placed him on the IL four days later. Webb followed up his breakout 2021 campaign with another great season, posting a 15-9 record, 2.90 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 163:49 K/BB ratio over 192 1/3 innings.

Thursday, September 22

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		San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (hamstring) is back in left field and is hitting leadoff on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Jose Urena. Wade will be right back in the lineup after leaving early on Wednesday with hamstring tightness. It obviously wasn't a very serious injury for the 28-year-old left-handed hitter. Wade only has 189 at-bats on the season with the Giants, but he's hitting .286 (12-for-42) with an RBI and 10 runs scored in 14 games in September. He'll make for an interesting DFS sleeper play out of the leadoff spot for the Gigantes. In 68 games overall in his second year in the Bay Area, Wade has hit .201 (38-for-189) with eight home runs and 24 RBI.

Tuesday, September 20

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		The San Francisco Giants optioned outfielder Heliot Ramos to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday and reinstated Austin Slater from the injured list in a corresponding move. Ramos has seen just 20 at-bats with the Giants in 2022, hitting only .100 with four runs over that span. The rookie will return to Triple-A, where he is hitting just .223 over 101 games this year.
		After winning a High-A title, San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano has joined Double-A Richmond for the playoffs. It will allow Luciano to get some extra at-bats after a back injury kept him out for most of the summer. The 21-year-old is the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and it sets him up to begin next season at Richmond. The Dominican shortstop played in 57 games for High-A Eugene this year, slashing .263/.339/.459 with 10 home runs, 30 RBI and 27 runs scored in 230 plate appearances. The right-handed hitter has elite bat speed and plenty of power for his age, but he'll need to cut down on his strikeout and chase rates at the plate if he's going to have success at the higher levels of the minors moving forward.

Monday, September 19

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		The San Francisco Giants have pushed left-hander Carlos Rodon's (finger) next start to Friday at the Arizona Diamondbacks to give his cracked fingernail/blister more time to heal this week. Rodon was originally scheduled to start on Tuesday at the Colorado Rockies. It's usually a good thing anytime a pitcher gets to avoid making a start at hitter-friendly Coors Field in Denver. The 29-year-old southpaw left his last start early against the Atlanta Braves after five innings pitched. Rodon made the All-Star team for the second straight season in his first year in San Francisco, and he's been excellent for fantasy managers with a 2.84 ERA (a league-leading 2.27 FIP), a 1.04 WHIP and a league-leading 220 strikeouts in 167 2/3 innings over his 29 starts.

Tuesday, September 13

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		Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Luis Ortiz has been called up from the minors and will make his major league debut in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Derek Shelton. Ortiz is the team's No. 30 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and went a combined 5-9 with a 4.56 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 138 strikeouts and 38 walks in 124 1/3 innings over 26 appearances (25 starts) for Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis this year. The 23-year-old can hit the upper-90s with his heater, but he typically sits in the mid-90s with his fastball. Ortiz generates a lot of swings and misses with his out pitch, a slider. Because of how hard he throws, he could eventually be an arm out of the bullpen in a worst-case scenario.

Monday, September 12

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		The San Francisco Giants and infielder Wilmer Flores agreed on a two-year contract extension on Monday with a mutual option for the 2025 season, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, and it's pending a physical. In his third season with the Giants in 2022, Flores is hitting .235/.319/.414 with a career-high-tying 18 home runs, 65 RBI and 66 runs scored in 523 plate appearances over 132 games played. He's not much of an asset these days on defense, other than the fact that he can play both corner infield spots, but he's supplied nice power for the Gigantes this year. Because of other injuries on the team, Flores has pretty much been an everyday player this year, and he could serve in a platoon role at first base in 2023 if Brandon Belt (knee) is unable to continue his career.

Tuesday, September 06

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		San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (concussion) has been activated off the 7-day concussion list. The 25-year-old missed exactly a week due to concussion-like symptoms. Bart will be behind the plate and bat seventh against left-hander Tyler Anderson on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Andrew Knapp has been designated for assignment by the organization. Austin Wynns will resume his role as the backup catcher behind Bart.

Monday, September 05

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		San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (finger) was held out of the Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. It marked the fourth game in a row that Slater has missed. He dislocated his pinky finger last week, so the team is giving him extra time off. Clearly, Slater still isn't ready to play, but it doesn't sound like he'll be placed on the injured list. Fantasy managers should expect him to return within the next few days.
		San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) was out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The veteran slugger continues to deal with a lingering hamstring issue. Although, Longoria was able to come off the bench as a pinch hitter during Sunday's contest. The right-hander slugger did strike out, but at least he was able to take an at bat. It appears that Longoria is making progress with his left hamstring issue. Fantasy managers should consider him as day-to-day going forward.

Saturday, September 03

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		San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) will have season-ending arthroscopic right knee surgery on Saturday with Dr. Ken Akizuki. Belt continues to have problems with his right knee and will have another surgery. The 34-year-old struggled this year, as he hit just .213/.326/.350 with eight home runs, 23 RBI, 25 runs scored and one stolen base in 298 plate appearances and 78 games played. It remains to be seen if Belt will continue his career in 2023, but his knee will have to cooperate. LaMonte Wade Jr. should see most of the starts at first base for San Francisco to close out the final month of the season, but the Giants also have Yermin Mercedes, J.D. Davis and Wilmer Flores as options for the position.
		San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Alex Wood (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement. Wood said that the shoulder really started bugging him three starts ago, but he has been feeling pain for quite a while. That tracks, as Wood has a 13.86 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over his last three starts. Yikes. Manager Gabe Kapler said the team will evaluate whether or not it makes sense to ramp Wood back up, so this could be a season-ender for the lefty. Either way, he can be dropped in all redraft fantasy leagues.

Wednesday, August 31

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		San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) received a second opinion on his right knee Tuesday, and surgery was recommended. He is expected to decide in 24 hours whether to rest or undergo surgery on his injured knee. The 34-year-old has been battling knee inflammation in his right knee and was placed on the 10-day injured list last Wednesday. He underwent an MRI last Friday, and the results came back negative. Belt is slashing .213/.326/.350 with eight homers, 23 RBI, 25 runs and a stolen base over 78 games. Wilmer Flores and Yermin Mercedes should see an uptick in at-bats while Belt is sidelined.
		The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Joey Bart (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Tuesday. He went through the concussion protocol on Monday after being removed from the game early against the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old took a foul tip off his mask earlier in the game and remained in the contest until the fifth inning. Bart is slashing .227/.311/.399 with 10 home runs, 21 RBI, 26 runs, and two stolen bases over 228 plate appearances in 74 games in 2022. Austin Wynns will become the Giants' starting catcher while Bart is sidelined. Yermin Mercedes was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.

Tuesday, August 30

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		San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (undisclosed) exited Monday's game against the Padres early, per NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. Bart took a foul tip off his catcher's mask in the third inning and then headed to the clubhouse. He was replaced by Austin Wynns. Fantasy managers should know more after the game, but hopefully Bart didn't sustain any serious injuries, as he has slashed .333/.377/.526 with three home runs and seven RBI in August.
		San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (concussion) went through the concussion protocol on Monday after being removed from the game early against the San Diego Padres. However, the move to take him out of the contest was mostly precautionary, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Bart took a foul tip off his mask early in the game and remained in the contest until the fifth inning. Austin Wynns replaced Bart behind the dish and is likely to start on Tuesday if Bart hasn't cleared the league's protocols. Fantasy managers are hoping that Bart won't have to go on the seven-day concussion injured list, as he's hitting .328 (19-for-58) with three homers, seven RBI and six runs scored in 18 games in August.

Sunday, August 28

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		San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 36-year-old was pulled out of the contest due to left hamstring tightness. It sounds like the organization took him out of the game as a precautionary measure. The veteran slugger could very well miss a few days. Hopefully, this won't be something that forces Longo onto the injured list. Fantasy managers should get an update on Longoria within the next day.

Saturday, August 27

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		San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) had an MRI on his right knee come back negative on Friday. Belt has been on the injured list with inflammation in his right knee since Wednesday. The veteran first baseman is reportedly still dealing with the same knee issues that have been pestering him throughout the season. Belt is hitting .213 with eight homers, 25 runs, 23 RBI, and a steal across just 298 at-bats.
		San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Gonzalez has been recalled from Triple-A and is in the lineup tonight against the Minnesota Twins, batting eighth and playing left field. Gonzalez had been slumping at the dish, registering a .414 OPS in August before his demotion, but also was one of the only Giants position players with minor league options, making the choice to demote him even easier. He is unlikely to get everyday at-bats with an organization like the Giants, who like to use fringe players as platoon options, which significantly limits his fantasy appeal. Still, in deeper leagues he can be of use when he's hot because of his steal potential.

Wednesday, August 24

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		San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, and he acknowledged that his lingering right knee injury could be career-threatening. It's an injury that Belt is no stranger to, as he's already had multiple surgeries on it in recent seasons. "This one is barking a little bit more," Belt said. "There's just not a lot more they can do. They've literally done everything, and they can't figure it out. I'm not sure there is anything that can be done." It doesn't sound good for the 34-year-old left-handed slugger, who is hitting .213/.326/.350 this year with eight home runs, 23 RBI, 25 runs scored and one stolen base in 254 at-bats. It sounds like an injured list stint could be coming.
		The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and recalled outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Belt is dealing with right knee inflammation on the same knee that he's already had multiple surgeries on in recent years, so it's a good bet that he won't be ready to return in 10 days. The 34-year-old admitted that his knee injury could be career-threatening, so it wouldn't be a surprise if we don't see him again for the rest of the year. Expect both J.D. Davis and Wilmer Flores to see playing time at the cold corner for however long Belt is out. Fantasy managers should send Belt to the waiver wire if you have other needs.

Monday, August 22

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		San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jakob Junis (hand) was forced to leave early during Sunday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was drilled by a 108 mph comebacker on the hand. The x-rays came back negative, so it sounds like the right-hander has avoided major injury. The organization will have Junis undergo further testing, so fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for more updates. There should be more details following a CT scan on Monday.
		The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent right-handed relief pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) to a minor league contract on Monday, and he'll pitch for the team's rookie-ball organization on Monday. Giles was recovering from Tommy John surgery and was recently designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners last week. In five outings with Seattle covering 4 1/3 innings, the 31-year-old gave up just one hit while walking four and striking out six in 4 1/3 shutout frames. However, he also allowed 13 earned runs on 17 hits while walking 10 and striking out 15 in 12 1/3 minor league rehab innings with High-A Everett and Triple-A Tacoma. Giles will be hoping to prove that he's worth of a spot in San Fran's bullpen down the stretch.

Friday, August 19

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		San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano (back) returned to the lineup on Thursday for the first time since June 3. The Giants top prospect had been sidelined with a back injury, but he looked healthy on Thursday for High-A Eugene. In the contest, the 20-year-old went 1-for-4 with a single. Luciano is a consensus top-20 prospect and has shown plenty of pop in his young career, but he could use some more patience at the plate. Despite not reaching any level above High-A in his young career, Luciano is talented enough to rise through the ranks quickly and could be helping the big-league club as soon as next year. Health of course will play a factor, but dynasty managers should already be rostering Luciano, and he could make an impact in redraft leagues as soon as next year.