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Chapman looking toward 2027 after season-ending surgery

August 15, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants third baseman Matt Chapman wasn’t at full strength for most of his 2026 campaign. The 33-year-old veteran suffered an abdominal strain during the Giants’ series at Cincinnati in mid-April, but he tried to play through the issue for several weeks before finally landing on the injured

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August 15, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Giants injury news and transactions.

Mayer homers in 1st rehab game since trade to Giants

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August 14, 2026

After being the Giants’ headlining acquisition during this year’s Trade Deadline, Marcelo Mayer began his time in the organization with a bang. Mayer homered in his first rehab game with Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, aiding a 4-3 win for the River Cats over Las Vegas at Las Vegas Ballpark. Mayer

Susac (left knee) placed on IL; Chapman to undergo season-ending surgery

August 11, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants’ catching depth took a major blow Monday after rookie catcher Daniel Susac landed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee patellar fracture. Susac was scheduled to meet with team doctors on Monday evening to determine a prognosis, but the injury seems likely to

Chapman (core muscle) likely to need season-ending surgery

August 7, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will “more likely than not” require season-ending surgery to repair the core muscle injury that has sidelined him since late June, manager Tony Vitello said Friday. Chapman is expected to fly to Philadelphia on Sunday to see Dr. William Meyers, who specializes

With trade chip Arraez out (cramping), Basabe steps up with 4 RBI night

August 2, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- With two days to go until Monday’s Trade Deadline, the Giants scratched All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez from their starting lineup less than 20 minutes before Saturday’s 6-5 walk-off loss to the Padres at Petco Park. Arraez is viewed as one of the Giants’ top trade chips

Chapman (abdominal strain) hits snag in rehab, delaying anticipated return

August 1, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Giants were hoping Matt Chapman would be ready to return from his abdominal strain this weekend, but the veteran third baseman is expected to be out longer than expected after continuing to feel discomfort while running. “Unfortunately, we've been trying to push it to get me

Bader's injury recovery delayed by scooter crash

McDonald to undergo Tommy John surgery, will likely miss all of 2027
July 29, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants center fielder Harrison Bader will face a lengthier rehab process than expected after he was involved in a scooter accident that further damaged his injured left foot, the club announced Tuesday. Bader has been out since May 29 with left plantar fasciitis and met with Dr.

Schmitt has left meniscus tear, could miss rest of '26 season

July 28, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants got bad news regarding breakout infielder Casey Schmitt, who landed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee meniscus tear on Tuesday. Infielder Osleivis Basabe was selected from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Schmitt sustained the injury while running the bases in the

McDonald (UCL sprain) could miss rest of season; Bader (plantar fasciitis) shut down

July 24, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – The Giants returned to the Bay Area battered and bruised after a 1-5 road trip through Seattle and Kansas City, and their homecoming was met with more rough news.

McDonald (elbow strain) placed on 15-day IL; RHP Beck recalled

July 21, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- Giants starter Trevor McDonald went back to the mound for the fifth inning during San Francisco's 4-3 loss to the Royals on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium, but never faced a batter. Manager Tony Vitello and the training staff went out to check on McDonald after the

Gage (left elbow sprain) placed on IL, to undergo MRI on Monday

July 4, 2026

DENVER -- Giants left-hander Matt Gage had been nursing some elbow discomfort over the past couple of weeks, but he was hoping he’d be able to manage the issue and find a way to make it through to the All-Star break.

Chapman (abdominal strain) lands on IL; Koss called up from Triple-A

July 1, 2026

PHOENIX – Matt Chapman’s injury came at the best possible time, if such a thing exists. Chapman was placed on the 10-day IL with an abdominal strain, the Giants announced on Wednesday. The move is the latest blow in a series of injuries the club has sustained recently, though the

Chapman to receive MRI for abdominal injury he's had since April

@JesseABorek
July 1, 2026

PHOENIX – Already down one full-time member of their infield, the Giants saw third baseman Matt Chapman depart Tuesday’s 8-2 loss to the D-backs early due to a lower abdominal strain. The five-time Gold Glover said postgame that he has been battling the ailment in on again-off again fashion since

Ramos activated from IL, starts at DH as Giants try to ease him back in

June 28, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Heliot Ramos was activated off the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Braves at Oracle Park, but he didn’t immediately slot back into the outfield for the Giants. Ramos, who returned after missing 37 games with a right quad strain, served as

Adames might miss time after exiting game with back spasms

June 28, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Willy Adames could be questionable for the Giants’ upcoming series against the D-backs at Chase Field, as the veteran shortstop departed Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Braves with lower back spasms. Adames visibly grimaced after striking out swinging to end the bottom of the seventh. He ended

Cavanaugh gets 1st career hit in debut as Susac lands on IL

June 27, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants’ catching corps took a hit Friday when rookie Daniel Susac was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain. Susac’s setback created an opening for the Giants to take a look at fast-rising catching prospect Drew Cavanaugh, who was selected from Triple-A

Ramos logs a pair of hits in latest rehab appearance in Triple-A

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June 27, 2026

Heliot Ramos is inching closer to his return to the Majors.

Arraez (right foot contusion) out of lineup vs. A's; Ramos nears return

June 24, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Second baseman Luis Arraez was out of the Giants’ starting lineup with right foot soreness on Wednesday, but manager Tony Vitello said before the game that the three-time batting champion could be available off the bench against the A’s. Arraez, who has played in 75 of San

Winn (right elbow strain) heads to IL as Giants recall Beck

June 14, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Less than a week after pitching in three consecutive games for the first time this season, Giants reliever Keaton Winn landed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain. Right-hander Tristan Beck was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday to replace Winn, who hadn’t pitched

Another blow to Giants' bullpen as Gage (right knee inflammation) hits IL

June 3, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- The Giants’ bullpen depth took another hit on Wednesday, when left-hander Matt Gage landed on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation. Right-hander Dylan Smith was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Gage has emerged as one of San Francisco’s top relievers this year, logging

Bader lands on IL with plantar fasciitis; Brennan recalled

May 30, 2026

DENVER – Giants outfielder Harrison Bader left Friday’s 8-6 loss to the Rockies after aggravating his left plantar fasciitis on a defensive play in the eighth inning. On Saturday, Bader landed on the 10-day injured list. “It's tough to pinpoint when it started, but it did start before last night,”

Webb expected to be activated Friday; Lee also nearing return

May 26, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants will be closer to full strength when they head to Colorado to kick off a three-game series against the Rockies this weekend. Manager Tony Vitello said Tuesday that ace right-hander Logan Webb (right knee bursitis) is expected to come off the injured list and start

Lee (back strain) lands on IL; Giants call up Bericoto

May 23, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Less than a week after losing left fielder Heliot Ramos to a right quad strain, the Giants are down another corner outfielder. Right fielder Jung Hoo Lee landed on the 10-day injured list with a mid-back strain before Friday night’s 9-4 series-opening loss to the White Sox

Adames, Lee latest Giants plagued by injury just as offense is looking up

May 19, 2026

PHOENIX – The dry desert air swirling inside a newly peeled-back Chase Field roof was supposed to offer the Giants a chance to continue their offensive resurgence. Instead, a series of sudden injuries on Monday night turned a 12-2 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks into a complex roster puzzle for