Panik went 2-for-4 while batting leadoff in Monday's loss to the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Part of the Giants' early offensive struggles have been their inability to get runners on base in front of Buster Posey. Panik has helped alleviate that issue while Denard Span (shoulder) has been on the disabled list, While the latter is about to embark on a rehab assignment, manager Bruce Bochy may stick with his second baseman atop the lineup due to his .299 batting average and .358 on-base percentage this season. If he stays in the top-third of the order, Panik should see an increase in projected runs scored (currently has 13).