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sports10 days ago•4 min saved

Giants Shorthanded as Ramos Lands on 10-Day IL with Quad Strain

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Heliot Ramos on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain after a sliding catch attempt in yesterday’s loss to the Athletics. Erik Miller was activated from rehab, Tristan Beck was optioned to Triple-A, and Will Brennan was recalled. Ramos’s MRI results will determine his timeline, with projections ranging from a couple of weeks to several months. In Ramos’s absence, Casey Schmitt started in left and, with his 129 wRC+, is part of the left-field mix as the team weighs additional options (Gilbert, Rodriguez, Brennan) to fill the gap.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#giants #heliot-ramos #injured-list

sports4 months ago•7 min saved

Brett Baty's Outfield Odyssey: The Case for Left Field

With Bo Bichette signing to play third, Brett Baty’s position is unsettled; while he has only limited left-field experience, scouting notes praise his athleticism and arm, and his sprint speed suggests he could handle the corner outfield if he refines his first step, routes, reads, and throwing accuracy, making him a potential versatile piece rather than an everyday left fielder.

via Metsmerized Online|

#bo-bichette #brett-baty #left-field

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

Yankees GM Brian Cashman urges fans to stay hopeful amidst slow start.

Despite a slow start to the season and a long list of injuries, Yankees GM Brian Cashman urged fans not to give up on the team, calling them a "championship-caliber operation." Cashman also addressed the team's lack of offseason moves and the challenge of making external moves early in the season. He acknowledged the team's struggles in left field and the reliance on players with injury histories. The Yankees' lack of major league ready depth was also discussed, with Cashman citing recent trade activity as a factor.

via The Athletic|

#brian-cashman #injuries #left-field

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Yankees' Revived Player Could Fill Left Field Position.

Jake Bauers, a left-handed-hitting outfielder and first baseman, hit two home runs in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s season opener, leading to speculation that he could be a solution for the Yankees' left field problem. Bauers was acquired by the Yankees for outfield depth and has shown promise with his power hitting and versatility. Although he has struggled in the majors, his strong performance in the season opener could earn him a chance to prove himself in the big leagues.

via NJ.com|

#home-runs #jake-bauers #left-field

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Streaks and Struggles: Giants' Opening Day Woes and Beyond"

The San Francisco Giants continued their streak of starting a different player in left field on Opening Day for the 17th consecutive year, tying the second-longest such streak in MLB history. The streak began in 2007, the year after Barry Bonds left the team, and has been filled with a mix of aging veterans and younger, unestablished players. Rookie Blake Sabol made his MLB debut in left field for the Giants on Thursday, but went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being substituted out.

via Yahoo Sports|

#barry-bonds #blake-sabol #left-field