MLB Player News

King allowed five hits, issued two walks and hit a batter while striking out seven over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Pirates on Tuesday.

King outlasted Paul Skenes in this pitching duel, but the Pirates would get the last laugh when Oneil Cruz took Mason Miller deep in the ninth inning. This was a fourth straight quality start for King, who has allowed seven runs (six earned) over 25.2 innings in that span. For the season, he's at a 3.23 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 135:60 K:BB through 156 innings over 27 starts. The veteran right-hander's next outing is projected to be in Cincinnati.

Thornton allowed one run on seven hits while striking out four across six innings in a no-decision during Tuesday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Brewers.

Thornton came away with his sixth quality start in 10 outings this season, with his lone blemish Tuesday coming on a Luis Lara RBI single in the fourth inning. It was the fourth time this season that Thornton did not give up a run in a start, and through the first 10 starts of his major-league career, the 24-year-old southpaw boasts a 2.88 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 56.1 innings. He's lined up to take on the Astros at home this weekend.

Harrison did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's game against the Mets, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out five across five innings.

Harrison was able to maneuver out of a bases-loaded first inning to keep the Mets off the board through the first four innings of Tuesday's start. He was on track to record his third shutout in his last four starts, but those hopes were dashed by a Francisco Lindor solo homer in the fifth frame. It was still a nice performance from Harrison, who finished with 13 whiffs and 63 strikes on 90 pitches. He'll take a 2.79 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 103.1 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next week on the road against the Cubs, the first of what projects to be a two-start week for Harrison.

Liberatore (5-12) took the loss Tuesday against the Orioles, allowing eight runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven over four innings.

Liberatore started strong with four strikeouts over the first two innings before Baltimore broke through in the third, with home runs from Pete Alonso and Christian Encarnacion-Strand accounting for four runs. The Orioles erupted for eight runs in the fifth, although only four were charged to Liberatore, giving them an insurmountable lead. The left-hander has now taken the loss in six of his last seven starts, though his strikeout production remains a bright spot, as he's recorded 44 punchouts across 35.1 innings during that stretch. Liberatore will seek to put Tuesday's outing behind him and turn things around in his next scheduled start Sunday against the Pirates.

Houser was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red with an apparent arm injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Houser's arm began giving him trouble after he made a pitch during the second inning, and manager Tony Vitello made the call to take him out of the game immediately afterward. It's unclear what exactly the right-hander is dealing with, but the Giants should provide an update on his status after they get a closer look at him.

Elder did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out five over six innings.

Elder threw 59 of his 98 pitches for strikes and dealt with traffic throughout the night, but he managed to limit the damage enough to record his fifth quality start in his last seven outings. The right-hander is enjoying a resurgent campaign, as his 3.95 ERA would be his best mark since 2023, and he's on pace to surpass his career high of 131 strikeouts. Elder is slated to make his next start Monday at home against the Giants.

Glasnow did not factor into the decision Tuesday against Atlanta, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out seven over five innings.

Following a lengthy absence due to lower-back spasms, Glasnow made his first start since May 6. He was rocky out of the gate, allowing four singles and three runs in the first inning, but went on to blank Atlanta over his final four frames, including a stretch of five consecutive strikeouts. The right-hander's swing-and-miss stuff remained sharp despite the long layoff, as he generated 15 whiffs and has now recorded at least seven strikeouts in six of his eight starts this season. Glasnow owns a 3.02 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 56:13 K:BB across 44.2 innings and is scheduled to face St. Louis next Tuesday.

The Giants announced Tuesday that Whisenhunt has been recommended to undergo season-ending surgery on his left elbow after an MRI revealed a UCL tear, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Regardless of whether Whisenhunt needs Tommy John surgery or an internal brace procedure, either operation would likely keep him out for the entire 2027 season. He'll close the book on the 2026 campaign with a 6.49 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 26:21 K:BB across 34.2 innings (eight starts) in the majors.

The Giants placed Whisenhunt on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right elbow sprain, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Whisenhunt underwent an MRI on his right elbow Tuesday, but he said that he is still awaiting the results. In a corresponding move, the Giants recalled Spencer Bivens from Triple-A Sacramento.

Manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Gasser will be available out of the bullpen the next couple days versus the Mets, if needed, but remains lined up to start this weekend against the Rangers, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The left-hander has surrendered at least three runs in each of his past three starts and has completed five frames in just one of those outings. It's been an up-and-down campaign for Gasser, who has a 4.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 72:23 K:BB across 77 innings this year. Regardless of when he next takes the mound, the 27-year-old is likely to get a couple starts in the near future since Milwaukee doesn't have its next day off until Sept. 10.