Bob Nightengale of USAToday.com reports that the Giants are "confident" they'll be able to re-sign Jeremy Affeldt. Nightengale says it will likely be a three-year deal, which would be the second straight three-year pact the southpaw signs. He got $14 million the first time around and seems likely to receive something similar this time after putting up two straight terrific years.

Jeremy Affeldt (thumb) told Giants manager Bruce Bochy on Saturday that he should be OK and ready to go for the start of the NLCS on Sunday. Affeldt jammed his thumb while trying to get away from a foul ball in the dugout during Game 4 of the NLCS on Wednesday. As expected, he should remain a part of the Giants' bullpen once they announce their roster for the NLCS.

Jeremy Affeldt said X-rays on his left thumb came back clean. Affeldt jammed his left thumb while trying to get away from a foul ball in the dugout during Game 4 of the NLDS against the Reds on Wednesday, but managed to avoid serious injury. The veteran southpaw believes he'll be ready to go come Sunday for Game 1 of the NLCS.

Jeremy Affeldt jammed his left thumb while trying to avoid a foul ball in the dugout during Game 5 of the NLDS against the Reds on Thursday. Affeldt was seen wearing a brace on his hand after the incident, but he said he only wore it just so he wouldn't make things worse during the team's post-game celebration. As of now, the veteran southpaw should be fine for the NLCS against either the Cardinals or Nationals.

Giants placed LHP Jeremy Affeldt on the paternity leave list. He can remain on paternity leave list for the next 24 to 72 hours. The Giants activated Guillermo Mota to replace him on the active roster.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday that Jeremy Affeldt and Sergio Romo will get save chances going forward. Affeldt closed out Tuesday night's 4-2 victory over the Cardinals and Romo was used in the eighth. But those roles could be reversed in the Giants' next game. Both relievers are obviously worth owning in fantasy leagues. Bochy also said Javier Lopez could be used in a pinch.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated Monday that the acquisition of Jose Mijares will allow him to use Jeremy Affeldt more in the eighth and ninth innings. Santiago Casilla should still get the bulk of the save chances, but the Giants are trying to limit his innings due to concerns over a blister issue. The acquisition of Mijares should free up Affeldt to get a couple save chances here and three. The southpaw is worth a look in deeper mixed leagues if you're hurting for saves.

Jeremy Affeldt pitched two perfect innings for his first second save Tuesday against the Mets. When Brian Wilson originally went down, the Giants seemed to view Javier Lopez as more of a part of the closer-by-committee than Affeldt. Affeldt, though, is the better of the two left-handers against righties, and he's been steady all year in amassing a 2.53 ERA. With Santiago Casilla struggling, Affeldt could be in line for more save chances.

Giants activated LHP Jeremy Affeldt from the disabled list. Affeldt has been sidelined since spraining his right knee in a freak accident in late April. He'll return to a 4.09 ERA and 10/4 K/BB ratio in 11 innings this year.

The Giants are optimistic that Jeremy Affeldt (knee) will be ready to return from the disabled list when he's eligible Sunday. Affeldt has been sidelined since spraining his right knee in a freak accident in late April. The 32-year-old southpaw has a 4.09 ERA and 10/4 K/BB ratio in 11 innings this year.