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Brandon Belt - 1B - Giants

Brandon Belt (back) returned to action Friday against the Rockies.

Belt played all nine innings in the loss and finished 1-for-3 with a single and a walk. He had been dealing with lower back tightness, but was able to return following Thursday's off day. Belt is batting .300 (6-for-20) with one home run over his last seven games.
May 25 - 9:28 AM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum surrendered four runs in seven innings Friday in a loss to the Rockies.

It was all Michael Cuddyer's fault; he doubled in the first two runs and homered for the fourth. He even scored the third after reaching base on a strikeout/wild pitch in the fourth. Lincecum did a bang-up job against everyone else, finishing with eight strikeouts and two walks.
May 25 - 12:50 AM
Santiago Casilla - R - Giants

Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated Friday that knee surgery is a "strong possibility" for Santiago Casilla.

They'll announce their decision later Friday evening. Casilla has been dealing with a cyst in his right knee since last season, and became enough of an issue recently that he had to be placed on the DL. If he undergoes the surgery, which appears likely at this point, the timetable for his recovery would be four weeks.
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
May 24 - 7:54 PM
Pablo Sandoval - 3B - Giants

Pablo Sandoval (illness) is back in Friday's lineup.

Sandoval didn't start Wednesday due to illness, but grounded out in a pinch hit appearance. He should be fine moving forward.
Source: MLB Lineups on Twitter
May 24 - 5:22 PM
Santiago Casilla - R - Giants

Giants general manager Brian Sabean said during a radio interview Thursday that he anticipates "there’s some form of surgery coming" for Santiago Casilla (knee).

Casilla has dealt with a cyst on his right knee since last season and it recently became enough of an issue that he was placed on the DL. He shouldn't need a major operation, but it's not clear how long he would be sidelined.
Source: San Jose Mercury News
May 24 - 2:58 PM
Chad Gaudin - R - Giants

Chad Gaudin could get a shot in the Giants' rotation following the injury to Ryan Vogelsong (hand).

Gaudin has been great in long relief for San Francisco this season, posting a 2.08 ERA and 1.19 WHIP while striking out nearly a batter per inning. He's thrown more than two innings just once this month, though, so he's obviously not as stretched out as you'd hope. Manager Bruce Bochy and GM Brian Sabean have also noted that Gaudin is very valuable in his current role. Other options to replace Vogelsong include Shane Loux and Mike Kickham.
Source: Contra Costa Times
May 24 - 9:27 AM
George Kontos - R - Giants

George Kontos has allowed six runs on 11 hits and two walks in his last three appearances.

The Northwestern product has seen better days. Though Kontos' 5.79 ERA this season is undoubtedly inflated by some bad luck, his days on the active roster may be numbered.
May 24 - 3:48 AM
Joaquin Arias - 3B - Giants

Joaquin Arias has been one of baseball's worst hitters, slashing .205/.262/.205 through 43 plate appearances.

The utility infielder, making $925,000 this season, batted .270/.304/.389 with a .693 OPS in 344 plate appearances last season. He can be ignored in NL-only formats.
May 24 - 1:23 AM
Marco Scutaro - 2B - Giants

Marco Scutaro went 0-for-3 with two walks Wednesday against the Nationals, snapping his 19-game hitting streak.

That's fine: Scutaro has now reached base safely twice in 14 games in a row, which is more impressive anyway.
May 22 - 7:23 PM
Brandon Belt - 1B - Giants

Brandon Belt is out of Wednesday's lineup due to back tightness.

It isn't a major concern, but Giants manager Bruce Bochy didn't want to take any chances. Consider him day-to-day for now. Brett Pill is filling in at first base Wednesday.
Related: Brett Pill
Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter
May 22 - 2:24 PM
Pablo Sandoval - 3B - Giants

Pablo Sandoval is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals due to illness.

Tuesday's hero should be back in there following Thursday's scheduled off-day. Joaquin Arias will make the start at the hot corner.
Related: Joaquin Arias
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
May 22 - 1:39 PM
Pablo Sandoval - 3B - Giants

Pablo Sandoval hit a walkoff homer off Yunesky Maya in the 10th inning Tuesday as the Giants beat the Nationals 4-2.

Maya wasn't exactly the Nationals' first choice to pitch in the 10th inning of a tie game, but he did manage to get one out before the two-run jack. That's something, right? Sandoval's blast to right-center was his eighth homer of the season. If he can stay healthy, he should surpass his career highs of 25 homers and 90 RBI established in 2009.
May 22 - 1:40 AM
Santiago Casilla - R - Giants

Santiago Casilla will have the cyst on his right knee examined by a specialist on Wednesday.

Casilla has dealt with the cyst since last season, and a brace that he had been wearing wasn't working. He'll receive another opinion on Wednesday to see if there's another way to combat the issue.
Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter
May 21 - 8:04 PM
Santiago Casilla - R - Giants

Giants placed RHP Santiago Casilla on the 15-day disabled list with a cyst on his right knee.

Casilla has been dealing with a cyst on his right knee and recently started wearing a brace, but he is apparently still feeling discomfort. The Giants are clearly hoping that a couple of weeks of rest will do the trick. Sandy Rosario will replace him in the bullpen.
May 21 - 1:09 PM
Ryan Vogelsong - S - Giants

Giants placed RHP Ryan Vogelsong on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right hand.

Vogelsong was hit by a pitch while swinging the bat in the fifth inning Tuesday and suffered fractures above and below the top knuckle in his pinkie. He's expected to undergo surgery Tuesday and will likely miss around six weeks. Chad Gaudin is the most likely replacement for the rotation, though the Giants could call up Michael Kickham from Triple-A.
May 21 - 1:04 PM

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