Watson should operate in a high-leverage role in 2020, but it's unlikely manager Gabe Kapler utilizes traditional late-inning roles, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander was battling some tightness in his left shoulder during spring training, but he was able to get healthy during the shutdown and has been slowing ramping things up in summer camp. Watson has 30 career saves and brings a distinguished veteran presence compared to most of the Giants' bullpen, but Kapler is expected rely on a matchup-based approach, which could mean no official closer. Watson said, "There's probably not established roles. We're going to be mixing and matching and trying to figure out how to win a game every night." Tyler Rogers and Trevor Gott could also factor into that ninth-inning mix, but none of the three seem likely to receive consistent save opportunities in the shortened season.

Watson (shoulder) is back to 100 percent health and will be ready to participate fully in workouts when the Giants resume training, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson was slowed in spring training while tending to a minor bout of tightness in his left shoulder, but the season's delay of more than three months has provided him with plenty of time to make a full recovery without having to miss any game action. The southpaw profiles as the Giants' top candidate for saves in 2020, though new manager Gabe Kapler's historical preference to play matchups in the ninth inning may result in San Francisco opting for more of a closer-by-committee approach.

Watson (shoulder) could be ready to help lead the Giants' bullpen when play resumes, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was progressing toward a spring debut when camp was suspended. Assuming it was indeed a minor shoulder issue, Watson is likely back to full health, or close to it. Given his experience in the late innings, Watson is probably the best bet in this bullpen to get save chances when the season gets underway.

Watson (shoulder) threw from 120 feet Sunday and is scheduled to throw his second bullpen session in three days Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson has yet to pitch in an exhibition game this spring because of tightness in his left shoulder. The 34-year-old is expected to serve as the Giants' closer on Opening Day, however manager Gabe Kapler has suggested the possibility of an open competition during camp. Right-hander Trevor Gott has emerged as Watson's main competition for the job to begin March.

Watson is behind schedule after dealing with a tight shoulder early in camp but feels fine now, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson didn't throw a bullpen until Friday, but the Giants don't appear overly concerned. The veteran lefty should still have time to build up to regular-season form by Opening Day, barring setbacks. He appears to be the favorite in the Giants' closer battle, though the team hasn't officially announced a set hierarchy.

Watson is the favorite to begin the year as the Giants' closer, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has not been named the closer, but Watson is embracing the role as the leader of the Giants' bullpen, saying that he is looking forward to pitching with that "closer mentality" this season. In most bullpens, the 34-year-old southpaw would pitch in the seventh or eighth inning, but he is by far the most accomplished reliever in this bullpen, with 30 career saves to his name. Shaun Anderson would be an intriguing ninth-inning option as well, but he is being stretched out as a starter early in camp. Jandel Gustave, Sam Coonrod, Tyler Rogers and Trevor Gott are also candidates for saves early this season.

Watson (wrist) exercised his $2.5 million player option to remain with the Giants for 2020 on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson missed the final month of the season after fracturing his left wrist, and he finished the 2019 campaign with a 4.17 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB over 54 innings. It was the first time in the 34-year-old's major-league career he posted an ERA north of 4.00, so the Giants will undoubtedly hope he can provide production closer to his career averages (2.81 ERA and 1.10 WHIP) in 2020 .

Watson (wrist) was placed on the 60-day injured list Sunday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson was diagnosed with a fractured left wrist last week, so his move to the 60-day IL isn't much of a surprise. The veteran reliever finishes 2019 with a 4.33 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB across 54 innings. Right-hander Enderson Franco had his contract selected from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.

An MRI revealed Monday that Watson has a fracture in his left wrist, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson suffered the injury on a defensive play during Wednesday's matchup against the Cardinals, and there's a good chance he'll be shut down for the rest of the year following Monday's diagnosis.

Watson will have his wrist examined by a doctor Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson said he was fine after seeming to hurt his left wrist on a diving tag Wednesday against the Cardinals, but he hasn't appeared in a game since then. More clarity about his situation should emerge after he hears from the doctor.