Kevin Gausman
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Wed 6/2/21 11:19 AM

The Giants list Gausman (hip) as their probable starter for Saturday's game against the Cubs, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gausman was cleared of a strain or any structural damage to his left hip after undergoing an MRI on Monday, so he doesn't look like he'll be forced to miss a turn through the rotation after he was removed early during his most recent outing over the weekend versus the Dodgers. The 30-year-old has been the unquestioned staff ace for a surprisingly competitive Giants team in 2021, logging a 1.40 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 83:16 K:BB in 70.2 innings through his first 11 starts.

Kevin Gausman
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Mon 5/31/21 7:19 PM

Gausman said Monday that an MRI on his sore left hip came back clean, leaving him optimistic he remains on track to make a start during this weekend's series with the Cubs in Chicago, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The MRI was likely performed as a precaution, as Gausman previously said after his start Sunday against the Dodgers that he didn't expect to miss time because of the injury. Gausman will likely throw a between-starts bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday before the Giants render a formal verdict on his status for the weekend.

Kevin Gausman
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Sun 5/30/21 8:01 PM

Gausman (hip) expects to make his next start, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gausman will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury, but the issue doesn't appear to be a significant concern. The right-hander has been dealing with his hip issue for several weeks, but he was removed from Sunday's start as a precautionary measure at the end of the sixth inning after he felt it flare up while fielding a grounder. Assuming he's cleared to pitch, Gausman tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Cubs on Saturday.

Kevin Gausman
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Sun 5/30/21 7:36 PM

Gausman (hip) will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gausman was removed from Sunday's start against the Dodgers as a precautionary measure due to left hip tightness, and manager Gabe Kapler said that the right-hander will get his MRI for "some peace of mind." Kapler said that Gausman has been dealing with his hip issue for several weeks, but he felt it flare up during Sunday's outing. Since Gausman has been able to pitch through the issue recently, there's hope that he'll be able to continue doing so, but his MRI should provide a better idea of his status moving forward.

Kevin Gausman
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Sun 5/30/21 6:37 PM

Gausman was removed from Sunday's start against the Dodgers at the end of the sixth inning due to left hip tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gausman was dominant to begin Sunday's matchup, as he allowed two hits and no walks while striking out seven in six scoreless innings. However, he fielded a grounder at the end of the sixth inning and appeared to stretch awkwardly during the play. The Giants called his removal precautionary, but it's not yet clear whether the injury will impact his availability for his next start. Gausman tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Cubs on Saturday.

Kevin Gausman
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Wed 5/26/21 1:01 AM

Gausman (5-0) got the victory Tuesday against Arizona, going five innings and allowing five hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in an 8-0 win.
EDGE Analysis
Gausman was customarily dominant with nine Ks despite failing to record a three up three down inning. This was his second scoreless outing of the campaign and he now has allowed only 11 runs in 64.2 innings for a 1.53 ERA that's top five in the league.

Kevin Gausman
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Wed 5/19/21 10:46 PM

Gausman (4-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Reds after tossing six scoreless innings, giving up one hit and two walks while fanning eight.
EDGE Analysis
Gausman has fanned six or more in five straight outings and continues to look dominant on the mount, as he has allowed more than one run in just one of his nine starts while pitching at least six innings every time he takes the mound. The 30-year-old left-hander continues to pitch as one of the best hurlers in the National League and owns a 1.66 ERA through 59.2 innings, and he'll look to keep this sizzling run going when he takes the ball next week against the Diamondbacks on the road.

Kevin Gausman
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Sat 5/15/21 9:21 AM

Gausman allowed one run on five hits while striking out a career-high 12 hitters over eight innings in a 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Pirates on Friday. He did not factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Gausman was in complete control for a majority of the game against Pittsburgh as he threw 70 of his 96 pitches for strikes and had his off-speed stuff working with 10 of his 12 strikeouts coming via the splitter. Manager Gabe Kapler tested his luck by sending Gausman back out to begin the ninth and it did not work out well after he surrendered back-to-back singles and was replaced by Jake McGee, who allowed one of the inherited runners to score. The 30-year-old Gausman clearly pitched well enough to earn the win but the Giants managed just four hits on the night. Gausman's 1.84 ERA is tied for fifth-best among qualified pitchers in baseball and his 0.84 WHIP is good for seventh. He'll look to avoid the loss column in a meeting against the Reds next week.

Kevin Gausman
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Sun 5/9/21 1:23 AM

Gausman (3-0) gave up one run on three hits and a walk while fanning seven across six innings in Saturday's win over the Padres. He earned the win.
EDGE Analysis
Gausman improved to 3-0 while recording his fifth quality start of the season, and he has given up more than one earned run just once in the current campaign. The right-hander now owns a 1.97 ERA with a 47:12 K:BB across 45.2 innings in 2021, and he will try to keep this sizzling run going in his next start. He's expected to take the ball next week against the Pirates on the road.

Kevin Gausman
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Sat 5/8/21 2:46 PM

Gausman was activated off the COVID-19 injured list as expected ahead of his scheduled Saturday start against San Diego.
EDGE Analysis
Gausman landed on the injured list Tuesday while recovering from the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, but the timing meant he didn't have to miss a single start. He's had a strong start to the season, giving up one or fewer runs in five of his first six starts, including six innings of one-run ball against these same Padres in his last outing.