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Giants' Christian Koss: Filling in at 3B for Schmitt
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Koss will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Koss will pick up a second straight start at third base in place of Casey Schmitt (knee), who has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus that will likely require season-ending surgery. Though he currently sits atop the depth chart, Koss' run as an everyday player will be short-lived. Giants manager Tony Vitello said that Matt Chapman (abdomen) should be ready to come off the 10-day injured list at some point during the club's series with the Padres later this week, at which point Koss will shift back into a utility role.
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Giants' Drew Gilbert: Taking seat against southpaw
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Gilbert is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
The left-handed-hitting Gilbert was on the bench against a righty (Logan Henderson) for Tuesday's 8-2 loss and will remain out of the lineup again for the series finale while southpaw Thomas Pannone toes the rubber for Milwaukee. Grant McCray will get the start in center field for the second straight day, after he filled in as the starting right fielder in the prior two contests while Jung Hoo Lee managed an elbow injury.
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Giants' Matt Chapman: Expected back this week
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Giants manager Tony Vitello said Wednesday that Chapman (abdomen) will be activated from the 10-day injured list at some point during this weekend's series versus the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The Giants begin a road trip with a four-game series in San Diego beginning Thursday. Chapman has not played any rehab games, but it appears he'll skip a rehab assignment despite being shelved for the past month. The veteran third baseman is sporting a disappointing .235/.324/.368 batting line with seven home runs in 84 contests for San Francisco this season.
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Giants' Casey Schmitt: Likely done for season
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Giants manager Tony Vitello said Wednesday that Schmitt will require arthroscopic surgery for the torn meniscus in his left knee and will "more than likely" miss the rest of the season, Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Vitello said a date hasn't been set for when Schmitt will have surgery, though the 27-year-old is slated to have his procedure performed "as soon as possible." A formal recovery timeline for Schmitt should be provided when the operation is completed, as it's not yet known whether he'll require a meniscectomy or a full meniscus repair. Schmitt would likely face a 3-to-6-week recovery if he requires the former procedure, while a full repair often entails a 4-to-6-month recovery timeline. The 45-62 Giants are well out of the mix for a playoff spot, so Schmitt doesn't look like he'll be rushed back into action even if he gets a meniscectomy and hits no snags in the rehab process. Schmitt had been in the midst of a breakout campaign before suffering the knee injury, slashing .271/.301/.483 with 21 home runs, nine stolen bases, 55 RBI and 47 runs across 409 plate appearances while making starts at all four infield spots in addition to left field.
Eldridge went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to the Brewers.
Eldridge provided the Giants' runs with his blast in the eighth inning. He has gone 7-for-39 (.179) over 11 games since the All-Star break, though three of his hits in that span have been homers. He's batting .256 with an .819 OPS, 11 homers, 25 RBI, 33 runs scored, 14 doubles and one stolen base over 65 contests and continues to occupy a steady spot in the lineup.
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Giants' Landen Roupp: Surrenders four runs in loss
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Roupp (7-9) allowed four runs on four hits, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out one over 3.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Brewers.
Roupp was fine the first time through the order, but he ran into trouble in the third and fourth innings. The right-hander still pitched better in July than he did in June, allowing seven runs over 24.2 innings with a 15:8 K:BB this month. On the year, he has a 4.12 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 114:48 K:BB through 21 starts. Roupp's next start is projected to be at San Diego over the weekend.
McDonald is scheduled to undergo UCL reconstruction surgery in early August, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
McDonald was diagnosed with a sprained UCL in his right elbow Friday, and after seeking out a second opinion, he will opt to go under the knife to address the issue. The procedure will end his season early and likely rule him out for most, if not all, of 2027 as well. He'll close the book on 2026 after logging a 5.12 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 70.1 innings across 14 starts.
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Giants' Harrison Bader: Worsens foot injury
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Bader had a scooter accident this past weekend and further injured his left foot, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Bader has been sidelined since late May while nursing plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The outfielder met with a foot and ankle specialist in Indianapolis on Monday, and he will now require an MRI, which he will undergo Tuesday. Bader can be considered without a timetable to return for the time being.
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Giants' Osleivis Basabe: Selected from Triple-A
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The Giants selected Basabe's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.
Basabe made his most recent appearances in the major leagues during 2023 for the Rays, when he slashed .218/.277/.310 across 94 plate appearances in 31 games. For Triple-A Sacramento in 2026, the 25-year-old has slashed .268/.344/.388 through 311 plate appearances. His call-up Tuesday comes as a corresponding move to the Giants placing Casey Schmitt (knee) on the 10-day injured list. Basabe will be available to serve as a utility man.
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Giants' Casey Schmitt: Diagnosed with torn meniscus
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The Giants placed Schmitt on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left knee meniscus tear.
The 27-year-old faces the possibility of being shut down for the season, even if the severity of the tear isn't a worst-case scenario. In a corresponding move, the Giants selected Osleivis Basabe from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.
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Giants' Jung Hoo Lee: Back in action Tuesday
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Lee (elbow) will start in right field and bat fifth Tuesday against the Brewers, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Lee sat out the Giants' last two games due to elbow soreness, but he'll return to the lineup now that the issue appears to have subsided. The 27-year-old outfielder has slashed .300/.364/.500 with a homer, four RBI and five runs scored across eight games since the All-Star break.
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Giants' Christian Koss: Logs stolen base in win
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Koss went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers.
Casey Schmitt exited Monday's contest with left knee discomfort after hitting a single, and Koss entered the game in his place before stealing second base. The 28-year-old also drew a walk in the fourth inning but was picked off at first. Koss is slashing just .130/.231/.174 with a run scored and a stolen base across 26 plate appearances this season, though he could see more action if Schmitt misses time.
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Giants' Sam Hentges: Earns hold Monday
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Hentges picked up a hold in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers, striking out one in a scoreless inning.
After allowing two runs on seven pitches across one-third of an inning in his previous outing, Hentges bounced back Monday. The 30-year-old southpaw entered the game with a runner on first but retired all three batters he faced, throwing seven of his 13 pitches for strikes. He now owns a 2.53 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 24:16 K:BB across 21.1 innings in 28 appearances this season.
McCray went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's 3-0 win over Milwaukee.
McCray smashed a two-run homer to left-center field in the fourth inning to extend San Francisco's lead to 3-0. It marked his first homer and just his second hit of the season, as the outfielder has played sparingly since being added to the active roster July 10. Should Jung Hoo Lee (elbow) require a stint on the injured list, McCray could be in line for more regular opportunities in the lineup.
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Giants' Erik Miller: Tallies third save
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Miller picked up the save in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers. He struck out two over a perfect inning.
Miller had no trouble finishing off the Brewers in the ninth inning, retiring the side in order to secure the victory. Monday marked the southpaw's third save of the season and first since April 26. On the year, he owns a 2.87 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 44:22 K:BB across 31.1 innings. While save opportunities may be infrequent on the lowly Giants, Miller and Caleb Kilian appear to be manager Tony Vitello's top two options in the ninth inning.
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Giants' Tyler Mahle: Excellent in third win
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Mahle (3-9) earned the win Monday, allowing three hits and two walks over six-plus scoreless innings against Milwaukee. He struck out three.
Mahle silenced the Milwaukee offense, spinning six shutout frames to pick up his third win. Overall, the 31-year-old has struggled to a 4.96 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across 89 innings (17 starts). However, he's pitched much better of late, posting a 2.00 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across 18 innings in his past three starts. Mahle will look to stay hot in his next outing, tentatively scheduled for Saturday at San Diego.
