Injuries & Moves: Soler (shoulder) day to day; Jefferies DFA'd
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May 6: DH Jorge Soler day to day with right shoulder soreness
Soler was out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game on Monday after tweaking his shoulder in his final at-bat of Saturday's 14-3 loss to the Phillies. Soler was unavailable off the bench on Sunday, so his status for the series finale at Citizens Bank Park remained questionable. LaMonte Wade Jr. served as the designated hitter in place of Soler, with Wilmer Flores getting the starting nod at first base.
May 6: RHP Mason Black selected from Triple-A Sacramento; RHP Daulton Jefferies designated for assignment
Black, the Giants' No. 7 prospect, started against the Phillies in his Major League debut on Monday. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Black, the club cut Jefferies, who gave up 13 runs (nine earned) over 4 2/3 innings in his first two appearances (one start) after coming back from his second Tommy John surgery.
7-DAY/10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
C Tom Murphy (left knee sprain)
Expected return: June
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. 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 6)
LHP Blake Snell (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. Snell has dealt with the same injury twice before, missing a month in 2021 and three weeks in '22. He doesn't believe this latest flareup is as serious and said he'll aim to return shortly after he's eligible to come off the IL on May 8.
Snell resumed playing catch on flat ground on April 26 and threw three simulated innings in his second bullpen session on May 4. Manager Bob Melvin said Snell's next step will be to throw another three innings in a live batting practice session on May 7. 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 6)
C Patrick Bailey (concussion)
Expected return: Mid-May
Bailey was placed on the seven-day concussion list on May 4, one day after taking a foul ball off his face mask. Bailey complained of blurry vision after the impact, though the Giants are hoping their starting catcher will be able to return after his seven days are up on May 11.
Bailey, who missed six games while on the concussion list last September, will need to pass concussion protocol before he's cleared to return to action. (Last updated: May 4)
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RHP Alex Cobb (left hip surgery)
Expected return: Late May or June
Cobb was progressing well in his rehab from offseason hip surgery, but 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 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 resumed throwing out to 60-75 feet on May 2. 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 3)
RHP Tristan Beck (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, spurring optimism that he'll be able to return before the end of the season. (Last updated: May 3)
LHP Robbie Ray (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 Austin Warren (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 Ethan Small (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)