Lamb (quadricep) will serve as the Giants' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Before striking out in his lone at-bat as a reserve DH in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Royals, Lamb hadn't played since Feb. 27 while managing a left quad strain. He hasn't resumed playing defense, but his presence in the starting lineup Sunday suggests the quad injury isn't anything that will make or break his chances of winning a spot on the Opening Day roster. Lamb is attending Giants camp as a non-roster invitee after signing a minor-league deal in January.

Lamb will be shut down until at least Tuesday after being diagnosed with a left quad strain, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb will be re-evaluated Tuesday for a potential return to baseball activities. The veteran infielder is in camp as a non-roster invitee and is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Sacramento.

Lamb was removed from Thursday's Cactus League game against the Mariners due to left quad tightness, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb suffered the injury while trying to field a ball at first base in the seventh inning and had to come out of the game immediately afterward. Manager Bob Melvin said after the game that the team will know more about the severity of Lamb's injury Friday.

Lamb and the Giants agreed on a minor-league contract Monday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb spent the 2024 campaign with the Pirates organization, appearing in 99 contests with Triple-A Indianapolis. The 34-year-old batted .266 with seven home runs, 55 RBI and 49 runs scored over 361 at-bats. Lamb will look to impress with the Giants in spring training in order to earn a shot with the major-league roster in 2025. If he cracks their 26-man roster, Lamb earn a $1 million base salary this season.

The Pirates signed Lamb to a minor-league contract Friday and assigned him to Triple-A Indianapolis, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb opted out of his minor-league contract with Pittsburgh on June 18 but rejoins the organization just 10 days later. He posted a .796 OPS in 234 plate appearances with Indianapolis before opting out.

The Pirates released Lamb on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb triggered the transaction via an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract. The 33-year-old is slashing .289/.380/.416 with four home runs in 55 games with Triple-A Indianapolis this season. Lamb will now look to latch on with another organization.

The Pirates signed Lamb to a minor-league contract Thursday with an invitation to major-league spring training, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb appeared in only 18 major-league games in 2023 but put up an .874 OPS in 85 games (357 plate appearances) between the Triple-A affiliates of the Yankees and Angels. The 33-year-old corner infielder owns a career .235/.326/.427 big-league batting line spread over parts of 10 seasons.

Lamb signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after slashing .317/.453/.492 across 150 plate appearances for Triple-A Salt Lake, but only .216/.259/.353 over 54 PAs with the Angels this season. The veteran utility player doesn't have a spot on the 40-man roster, and is likely only an option for a promotion in an emergency.

The Angels released Lamb on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Lamb cleared waivers after the Angels designated him for assignment Friday, but rather than keeping the veteran corner infielder in the minor-league system, he'll be given the chance to pursue opportunities elsewhere. The 32-year-old posted a .945 OPS in 34 games at Triple-A Salt Lake this season but struggled in his more limited opportunity at the big-league level (.216/.259/.353 slash line over 54 plate appearances).

Lamb was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Victor Mederos, who joined the Angels' bullpen in a corresponding transaction. Lamb was optioned to Triple-A by the Angels in the middle of May, and the veteran infielder/outfielder will now hit the waiver wire.