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• Giants' Heliot Ramos: Likely to bat leadoff vs. lefties

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  Ramos went 1-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Athletics in Cactus League play, and he is making a case to hit leadoff against lefties during the regular season, Shayna Rubin of the San Fransisco Chronicle reports. Ramos hit leadoff against southpaw Jeffrey Springs in Tuesday's win, and he crushed lefties in 2024 with a .370/.439/.750 slash line and 10 homers in 123 at-bats. "Look at his numbers last year against lefty pitching and he's inspired to do it, too," manager Bob Melvin said. "We'll see where it goes." The 25-year-old outfielder is hitting .231 in 13 at-bats in Cactus League play, and he has also recorded two stolen bases. Ramos is slated to serve as the club's everyday left fielder in 2025 after a successful 2024 campaign, during which he finished with a .269/.322/.469 slash line, 22 home runs and six steals over 121 outings.

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• Giants' Heliot Ramos: Making spring debut Tuesday

  18D ago • By RotoWire

  Ramos (oblique) is starting in left field and batting second Tuesday against the Padres in his Cactus League debut, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Ramos has been slowed by an oblique injury early in camp, but he's progressed well and is now ready to test things out in a game setting. The 25-year-old is slated to serve as the Giants' everyday left fielder in 2025 after popping 22 home runs over 121 games last season.

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• Giants' Heliot Ramos: Resumes hitting Wednesday

  24D ago • By RotoWire

  Ramos (oblique) hit off a tee and took soft toss Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. It's a day earlier than he was expected to resume hitting, which would appear to be a good sign. Recovering from a sore oblique, Ramos is hopeful of making his Cactus League debut March 4. The young outfielder is expected to be ready in time for Opening Day, provided he can avoid setbacks.

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• Giants' Heliot Ramos: Expected to resume hitting Thursday

  26D ago • By RotoWire

  Ramos (oblique) will throw Monday and likely resume hitting Thursday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The young outfielder tweaked his oblique while dodging a pitch during a recent live batting practice session. If that all goes well this week, Ramos should be ready for his Cactus League debut March 4. He has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day, barring any setbacks.

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• Giants' Heliot Ramos: Nursing oblique injury

  27D ago • By RotoWire

  Ramos was diagnosed with a slight oblique strain Sunday and is expected to be unavailable for about a week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, but any oblique problems are worth keeping an eye on given how problematic the injury can often be. Ramos is locked in as the starting left fielder after breaking out with 22 homers and a .791 OPS in 2024, so there's no reason for the Giants to rush him back for reps early in spring training.

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