Injuries & Moves: Haniger (oblique) likely to start on IL

OF Mitch Haniger (Grade 1 left indirect pressure)
Expected return: April
Haniger was scheduled to start out in proper discipline on March 10, however he was scratched with a Grade 1 left indirect pressure. The 32-year-old veteran began his throwing and hitting development on March 20, however he seems more likely to open the season on the injured record.

“I think it’s going to be really hard at this point for Mitch to be ready for Opening Day,” supervisor Gabe Kapler mentioned.

With Haniger sidelined, the Giants are more likely to carry Rule 5 Draft decide Blake Sabol as a 3rd catcher/outfielder and doubtlessly begin him in left discipline throughout their season-opening sequence towards the Yankees. (Last up to date: March 24)

RHP Alex Cobb (left knee bruise)
Expected return: Late March
The Giants had been anticipating Cobb to pitch the second sport of the season at Yankee Stadium on April 1, however supervisor Gabe Kapler mentioned there’s an opportunity Cobb’s begin could possibly be pushed again since he’s nonetheless coping with some swelling from the 102 mph comebacker he took off his left knee on March 11. Kapler mentioned Cobb threw off flat floor on March 23 and felt higher, however the 35-year-old veteran want to give the swelling extra time to subside earlier than resuming his mound work. Cobb made his final Cactus League begin on March 16, when he struck out 5 over 5 scoreless innings towards the Mariners. (Last up to date: March 23)

RHP Cole Waites (proper latissimus dorsi pressure)
Expected return: Late March
Waites made his spring debut towards the Guardians on March 23 and struck out two over a scoreless inning whereas sitting at 98 mph along with his fastball.

“That was pretty impressive,” supervisor Gabe Kapler mentioned. “I think what was probably most impressive is he used the top and the bottom of the zone. I think that’s a good thing for him.”

Waites doubtless doesn’t have sufficient time to make a late push for a spot on the Opening Day roster, however he ought to have an opportunity to affix the bullpen combine early within the season if he stays wholesome. (Last up to date: March 23)

LHP Thomas Szapucki (left arm neuropathy)
Expected return: TBD
Szapucki, who has been shut down from throwing since late February on account of elbow soreness, might be evaluated by Dr. Robert Thompson in St. Louis on March 23. Szapucki hasn’t pitched since Feb. 26, when he allowed three runs over one-third of an inning in his spring debut towards the Reds.

“I think any time we’re trying to figure out what the root of a problem is, there’s going to be some concern,” supervisor Gabe Kapler mentioned. “And I think that’s the case with Szapucki. We just don’t know what’s going on fully yet, but we’re still kind of in that discovery phase.” (Last up to date: March 22)

OF Austin Slater (left hamstring pressure)
Expected return: TBD
After finishing his throwing development in his return from proper elbow neuritis, Slater made his spring fielding debut on March 16 vs. the Mariners. The outfielder went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases earlier than exiting within the fifth inning with left calf and hamstring tightness. Slater underwent imaging and was recognized with a left hamstring pressure. He is at present shut down from baseball exercise, placing his availability for Opening Day doubtful. (Last up to date: March 21)

LHP Ronald Guzmán (left pronator pressure)
Expected return: May
Guzmán, a former Rangers and Yankees first baseman, who was making an attempt to reinvent himself as a two-way participant this spring, exited his aid outing towards the A’s on March 12 after throwing a pitch to the backstop. He was recognized with a “moderate” left pronator pressure on March 14, however he’s not anticipated to require surgical intervention. Guzmán, who opened eyes by pairing a 97 mph fastball with a wipeout slider, mentioned he expects to overlook roughly six to eight weeks. (Last up to date: March 14)

OF Luis González (low again surgical procedure)
Expected return: Second half
The Giants introduced that González underwent surgical procedure to restore a herniated disc in his decrease again on March 14, carried out by Dr. Robert Watkins in Los Angeles. The 27-year-old outfielder will doubtless miss a minimum of half of this season, however the Giants are hopeful he’ll be capable to return earlier than the top of the 12 months.(Last up to date: March 14)

RHP Luke Jackson (Tommy John surgical procedure)
Expected return: June
Jackson missed the complete 2022 season whereas rehabbing from Tommy John surgical procedure earlier than signing a two-year, $11.5 million deal with the Giants in January. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi mentioned Jackson is on monitor for an early June return and will open the season on the 60-day injured record. Jackson has been throwing bullpen classes two occasions every week at Scottsdale Stadium. (Last up to date: March 1)