San Francisco Giants news, rumors and injuries

Giants | Angel Pagan update

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:21:56 -0700

San Francisco Giants OF Angel Pagan (back) will join Triple-A Fresno Saturday, August 2, and he could rejoin the Giants Tuesday, August 5.

Fantasy Tip: Pagan started the season strong and should be owned in the majority of leagues, especially if you need a boost in stolen bases and runs.

Comment () | Share: | Source: San Jose Mercury News - Alex Pavlovic

Giants | Matt Cain update

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:40:20 -0700

San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain (elbow) will likely undergo arthroscopic right elbow surgery, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Bochy noted it would end Cain's season.

Fantasy Tip: Season-ending surgery is the likely scenario, so owners in redraft leagues can drop Cain. He should be ready for 2015 and could be a solid rebound candidate late in drafts next year.

Comment () | Share: | Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Henry Schulman

Giants | Make roster moves

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:25:33 -0700

San Francisco Giants INF Matt Duffy and OF Jarrett Parker had their contracts purchased from Double-A Richmond Friday, August 1. The transactions correspond with OF Tyler Colvin and 2B Dan Uggla being designated for assignment.

Fantasy Tip: Take a wait-and-see approach with Duffy and Parker. They could gain NL-only value, if they can get semi-regular playing time. Duffy has shown solid contact skills with Richmond, whereas Parker has more pop. Colvin and Uggla are only worth a roster spot in the deepest NL-only formats.

Comment () | Share: | Source: Sacramento Bee - Matt Kawahara

Giants | Tony Abreu outrighted

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:23:20 -0700

San Francisco Giants 2B Tony Abreu cleared waivers and was outrighted to the minors Thursday, July 31.

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Giants | Matt Duffy an option at 2B?

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:11:20 -0700

San Francisco Giants INF Matt Duffy was not in the lineup for Double-A Richmond Thursday, July 31. Duffy is not injured, and Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News believes he could be joining the Giants.

Comment () | Share: | Source: San Jose Mercury News - Alex Pavlovic

Giants | Surgery decision looms for Matt Cain

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:28:53 -0700

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain (elbow) and the team will make a decision soon on whether he will undergo arthroscopic right elbow surgery to clean out bone chips and other debris.

Fantasy Tip: Any surgery would likely end Cain's 2014 season. However, his recovery timetable should have him ready for 2015.

Comment () | Share: | Source: CSNBayArea.com - Andrew Baggarly

Giants | Matt Cain update

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:56:14 -0700

San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain's (elbow) ulnar collateral ligament checked out fine. However, Dr. James Andrews made a recommendation on how to treat loose bodies in Cain's right elbow. The Giants are contemplating their next move after the diagnosis.

Fantasy Tip: Cain has a puncher's chance of pitching again in 2014, but the wise move is scouting a long-term replacement.

Comment () | Share: | Source: CSNBayArea.com - Andrew Baggarly

Giants | Talking Alex Rios

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:17:24 -0700

Texas Rangers OF Alex Rios is being discussed with the San Francisco Giants right now, according to a source.

Comment () | Share: | Source: FOXSports.com - Jon Paul Morosi

Giants | Not in on Emilio Bonifacio

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:32:33 -0700

Chicago Cubs 2B/OF Emilio Bonifacio is expected to be moved by the non-waiver trade deadline Thursday, July 31, but a source said Wednesday, July 30, that Bonifacio is not going to the San Francisco Giants.

Comment () | Share: | Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Henry Schulman

Giants | Dan Runzler goes to Japan

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:31:18 -0700

San Francisco Giants RP Dan Runzler was released Wednesday, July 30, and he signed a deal with the Orix Buffaloes of the Japanese League. The deal is for the rest of the 2014 season, and there is an option for 2015.

Comment () | Share: | Source: San Jose Mercury News - Alex Pavlovic

Giants | Dan Uggla not released

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:04:01 -0700

Updating a previous report, the San Francisco Giants have not released 2B Dan Uggla. It was reported by multiple sources that Uggla had been released after a five-day stint with the club.

Fantasy Tip: The team might be hanging onto him in the event they cannot make a deal for an upgrade before the non-waiver trade deadline. There have been multiple reports that the team is interested in Cleveland Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera, who can also play second base. Stay tuned.

Comment () | Share: | Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal

Giants | Tyler Colvin optioned

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:02:13 -0700

The San Francisco Giants optioned OF Tyler Colvin to Triple-A Fresno Wednesday, July 30.

Comment () | Share: | Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Henry Schulman

Giants | Dan Uggla jettisoned

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:01:51 -0700

The San Francisco Giants released 2B Dan Uggla Wednesday, July 30. He lasted with the big club just five days, going 0-for-11 with six strikeouts and three errors.

Comment () | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Chris Haft

Giants | Interested in Alex Rios

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:27:22 -0700

Texas Rangers OF Alex Rios has interested the San Francisco Giants as the trade deadline nears. The Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays also expressed interest but have since backed off.

Comment () | Share: | Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant

Giants | Angel Pagan to work out again

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:07:14 -0700

San Francisco Giants OF Angel Pagan (back) is scheduled to undergo another full workout in Arizona Wednesday, July 30. Pagan likely will play for the team's rookie ball team Thursday, July 31, he does not have any problems during the workout.

Comment () | Share: | Source: CSNBayArea.com - Amy Gutierrez