Bart (groin) is starting behind the plate and batting eighth Sunday against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bart has been sidelined by a groin issue since April 24, but he'll return to action for Sunday's series finale versus the Friars in Mexico City. The 26-year-old is still looking for his first home run and RBI of the season but has a .303/.378/.364 slash line through 37 plate appearances.

Bart (groin) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bart has been sidelined since Monday due to tightness in his right groin, but he traveled with the Giants to Mexico City for this special two-game series and participated in a team workout Friday. Maybe he could be back in action Sunday. Blake Sabol will draw another start at catcher Saturday at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu.

Bart (groin) ran on the field in Mexico on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants have a rare Friday off with the team playing a two-game series in Mexico starting Saturday against the Padres, but it's a positive sign that Bart was able to participate in some pregame activities. The backstop has been out of action with tightness in his right groin strain, and he has a chance to return to the lineup against San Diego over the weekend.

Bart (groin) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

It's the third straight absence for Bart as he works through a bout of right groin tightness. Blake Sabol is catching and batting seventh for the Giants on Thursday afternoon.

Bart (groin) isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday marks the second start Bart has missed due to his right groin tightness, but signs point to him rejoining the lineup relatively soon. Blake Sabol will continue to fill in behind the dish in Bart's absence.

Bart (groin) said he might be available off the bench Tuesday against the Cardinals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bart is not in the Giants' starting lineup Tuesday after making an early exit from Monday's series opener versus the Cardinals due to right groin tightness. He underwent an MRI that thankfully ruled out any structural damage. Blake Sabol is getting the start at catcher and batting eighth Tuesday, but this should not be an extended absence for Bart.

Bart (groin) isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bart was removed from Monday's contest due to right groin tightness, and he will be held out Tuesday as well. In his absence, Blake Sabol will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

Bart left Monday's game against the Cardinals due to right groin tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bart was lifted from the contest in the seventh inning of Monday's clash, and he'll likely be re-evaluated Tuesday morning to determine his availability for the second game of the series. If he's unable to go, look for Blake Sabol to take over behind the dish.

Bart left Monday's game against the Cardinals after suffering an apparent leg injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bart exited the matchup after doubling in the bottom of the seventh inning when one of his legs appeared to lock up on him, per Pavlovic. He'll be considered day-to-day until the team has more information on the injury.

Bart isn't starting Sunday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Bart started the last two games and went 1-for-6 with a strikeout. He'll get a breather for the series finale against the Mets while Blake Sabol takes over behind the dish and bats eighth.