Injuries & Moves: Latest on Winn, Soler

Injuries & Moves: Latest on Winn, Soler

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May 15: RHP dealing with a mild right forearm strain
Winn walked off the mound accompanied by team trainer Dave Groeschner after his velocity began to dip in the fifth inning of the Giants' 10-2 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday night. Manager Bob Melvin said the initial MRI results showed a "pretty mild" strain, though Winn is still likely to miss some time. Winn was scheduled to make his next outing against the Rockies on Sunday, so the Giants could tap pitching prospect Mason Black to start in his place if needed.

May 15: C signed to a one-year Major League deal; C optioned to Triple-A Sacramento; C Tom Murphy (left knee sprain) transferred to the 60-day injured list
With Patrick Bailey and Murphy sidelined, the Giants replenished their catching depth by reuniting with Casali, who started behind the plate and caught Logan Webb in Wednesday night's series finale against the Dodgers at Oracle Park. More >>

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7-DAY/10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST

DH (right shoulder strain)
Expected return: Mid-May
Soler tweaked his shoulder in his final at-bat of a May 4 loss to the Phillies and missed three games before being placed on the 10-day IL on May 8, retroactive to May 5. The 32-year-old slugger began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on May 15. If all goes well, Soler could return to the Giants' lineup as soon as May 17 against the Rockies.

Soler, who joined the Giants on a three-year, $42 million deal over the offseason, was slashing .202/.294/.361 with five homers and eight RBIs before the injury. (Last updated: May 15)

LHP (left adductor strain)
Expected return: Late May
Snell was scheduled to make his fourth start of the year against the Mets on April 24, but he was scratched after landing on the 15-day injured list with an adductor issue. He made his first rehab start with Single-A San Jose on May 12, striking out seven over four perfect innings on 46 pitches, including an immaculate inning. Snell is scheduled to make one final rehab appearance with Triple-A Sacramento on May 17 before likely coming off the IL during the Giants' upcoming road trip to Pittsburgh and New York.

Before suffering the injury, the reigning National League Cy Young winner had gone 0-3 with an 11.57 ERA over his first three starts for San Francisco. (Last updated: May 14)

C (concussion)
Expected return: Possibly late May
Bailey originally landed on the concussion list after taking a foul ball off his face mask on May 4, though he returned to action after missing the minimum seven days. Bailey passed concussion protocols before being activated on May 11, but he continued to experience cold-like symptoms in subsequent days, which forced him back on the IL on May 14. (Last updated: May 14)

CF Jung Hoo Lee (left shoulder dislocation)
Expected return: TBD
Lee hurt his shoulder after crashing into the center-field fence while attempting to catch Jeimer Candelario’s bases-clearing double off Kyle Harrison in the first inning of the Giants' 6-5 win over the Reds on May 12.

Lee immediately grabbed his left shoulder after going down and didn’t get up for several minutes, with fellow outfielders Mike Yastrzemski and Heliot Ramos quickly calling for team trainers to check on him. Lee eventually got up and departed the game, but he didn’t appear to be moving his left arm, which was held by head athletic trainer Dave Groeschner as he walked off the field.

The 25-year-old rookie landed on the 10-day IL the next day, with an MRI exam later revealing structural damage in his left shoulder. Lee is expected to seek a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on May 16 before determining his next steps. (Last updated: May 14)

OF (right hamstring strain)
Expected return: Possibly late May
Conforto singled in the fourth inning of the Giants' 5-1 win over the Reds on May 11, but he grabbed his right leg after rounding first base and was subsequently lifted for pinch-runner Mike Yastrzemski. An MRI exam revealed the hamstring strain, prompting the Giants to place him on the 10-day injured list the next day. Conforto, who leads the team with seven home runs, previously missed 19 games with a left hamstring strain down the stretch last year. (Last updated: May 12)

OF (concussion)
Expected return: Possibly late May
Slater suffered a concussion after slamming into the center-field wall while attempting to make a catch in the first inning of the Giants' May 10 loss to the Reds at Oracle Park. He continued to experience fogginess and blurry vision the following day, prompting the Giants to place him on the seven-day concussion list. Slater will be eligible to return on May 21, but he'll need to clear concussion protocol before being activated. (Last updated: May 11)

SS (left wrist sprain)
Expected return: Possibly late May
Ahmed came out of the Giants' May 9 loss to the Rockies in the fourth inning after taking an awkward swing in his previous plate appearance. The 34-year-old veteran had been experiencing some discomfort since he took a 108 mph liner off his left wrist during a game against the Pirates on April 27. Ahmed underwent an MRI exam on May 10 that revealed the sprain, which will likely sideline him for a couple of weeks. (Last updated: May 10)

60-DAY IL

C (left knee sprain)
Expected return: July
Murphy felt a pop in his knee after going down to try to block a wild pitch in the second inning of the Giants' 14-3 loss to the Phillies on May 4 and was placed on the 10-day injured list the next day. An MRI exam revealed a Grade 1-2 sprain for Murphy, who is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on May 15 to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for fellow backstop Curt Casali.

Signed to a two-year, $8.25 million deal in December, Murphy hit .118 with one home run over his first 13 games with the Giants. (Last updated: May 15)

RHP (left hip surgery)
Expected return: Late May or June
Cobb was progressing well in his rehab from offseason hip surgery, but he hit another minor setback when he felt mild shoulder irritation before throwing a bullpen session on April 16. Cobb attempted to resume throwing after that, but he was shut down again after continuing to experience soreness in his shoulder.

Cobb was re-evaluated by team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki on April 26, though he said his MRI exam came back clean. The 36-year-old veteran received a cortisone shot and progressed to throwing out to 120 feet on May 10. Cobb was transferred to the 60-day injured list on April 20, so he won't be eligible to return until May 27. (Last updated: May 10)

RHP (upper right arm aneurysm)
Expected return: Second half
Beck, 27, felt his hand go cold after throwing some bullpen sessions early in camp, prompting the Giants to send him back to San Francisco to be evaluated by team doctors on Feb. 27. He ended up visiting a vascular specialist at Stanford, who helped determine that an aneurysm -- an abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel -- was the source of the numbness. Beck was transferred to the 60-day injured list on March 3 and underwent surgery at Stanford the next day to address the issue.

Beck was cleared to resume full baseball activity after a follow-up appointment with Dr. Jason Lee on May 1. He is playing light catch (60 feet) three times a week and is continuing his strength program. (Last updated: May 10)

LHP (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: Second half
Ray has been throwing bullpen sessions twice a week in Arizona. The 2021 American League Cy Young winner has been pleased with his progress, but he's still expected to be out until the second half of the season. Ray was acquired from the Mariners in exchange for outfielder Mitch Haniger and right-hander Anthony DeSclafani on Jan. 5. (Last updated: May 3)

RHP (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: June or July
Warren began his throwing progression on March 11 and has been throwing bullpen sessions twice a week in Arizona. The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $755,000 contract with the Giants on Feb. 14 and could help boost the bullpen once he's healthy. Warren recorded a 3.55 ERA over 32 career appearances for the Angels from 2021-23. (Last updated: May 3)

LHP (moderate right oblique strain)
Expected return: Possibly late May
Small is currently throwing out to 90 feet and continuing his rehab in Arizona. He was acquired from the Brewers over the offseason and was in the running for a bullpen spot before sustaining the injury. Small was placed on the 60-day injured list on March 28, so he won't be eligible to return until May 27 at the earliest. (Last updated: April 8)

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