The Giants positioned infielder Thairo Estrada on the 10-day injured record with a fractured left hand. San Francisco additionally positioned starter Anthony DeSclafani on the 15-day IL (retroactive to July 2) with shoulder fatigue. Mike Yastrzemski was activated from his personal IL stint, whereas Brett Properly was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.
Estrada’s harm is essentially the most notable of right this moment’s developments. It’s a brutal blow for the righty-swinging center infielder. He was hit on the hand by an Adam Ottavino providing in final night time’s loss to the Mets. Estrada performed out the remainder of the competition however apparently fractured his hand on the play.
It’s not clear how lengthy he’ll be out of motion or whether or not surgical procedure will likely be required. A prolonged absence appears a risk, interrupting one of the best full season of his profession. Estrada was hitting .272/.327/.434 with wonderful defensive grades for his second base work.
Properly steps proper into the lineup on the keystone tonight, hitting eighth in opposition to Seattle pitcher Bryan Woo. The Giants are utilizing Casey Schmitt at shortstop with Brandon Crawford battling some aspect discomfort. If Crawford avoids the injured record, Schmitt appears to be the highest candidate for second base work whereas Estrada is down.
DeSclafani vacates a rotation spot, although it’s attainable that’s influenced by the All-Star Break. San Francisco is off Thursday, in order that they received’t want a fifth starter till July 18. If DeSclafani is ready to return when first eligible, they will squeeze an additional place participant on the roster to climate the infield accidents.
