Eric Surkamp allowed just one run on four hits and one walk in four innings of Friday's 3-2 win over the Cubs. He struck out four. His only blemish came in the second, where he served up a solo home run to Anthony Rizzo. Bidding for a spot in the Giants' rotation, Surkamp is now sporting a 4.76 ERA and 11/3 K/BB ratio through 11 1/3 innings of work.

Eric Surkamp could open the regular season with a spot in the Giants' starting rotation. Ryan Voglesong suffered a back strain in February while lifting weights and has yet to make his Cactus League debut. If he's unable to fit in three spring starts between now and the first week of April, the Giants will turn to Surkamp for assistance in the early going. The 24-year-old left-hander posted a sparkling 1.94 ERA and 170/45 K/BB ratio in 148 1/3 innings last season between Single-A San Jose and Double-A Richmond.

Eric Surkamp was pulled after giving up six runs in two-thirds of an inning Saturday against the Diamondbacks. Surkamp was never supposed to see the majors this season, but he did OK for four starts before tonight's shelling. He'll likely open next season in Triple-A after compiling a 2-1 record and a 5.32 ERA in his September audition.

Making his second straight start against the Padres, Eric Surkamp allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings on Monday, improving to 2-0 in an 8-3 Giants victory. The rookie lefty is now the owner of a 3.24 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 6/5 K/BB ratio through his first 16 2/3 innings of work. You'll want to keep him benched on Saturday, where he'll be taking on the Rockies in Denver.

Eric Surkamp allowed three runs and five hits in five innings against the Padres on Tuesday. He earned his first major league victory. Recalled earlier in the day from High-A San Jose, Surkamp struck out two and walked one. The 24-year-old left-hander allowed one run over six innings in his major league debut against the Astros on August 27 and was promptly sent down because an off-day allowed the Giants to skip their No. 5 starter. Surkamp should have value in NL-only leagues down the stretch.

Giants recalled LHP Eric Surkamp from High-A San Jose. As expected, Surkamp will return to start Tuesday night against the Padres. The 24-year-old left-hander allowed one run over six innings in his major league debut against the Astros on August 27. He should have some value in NL-only leagues down the stretch.