Luis González
LF/RF FA
Thu 8/4/22 11:58 AM

Gonzalez isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez is in the midst of a five-game hitting streak in which he's gone 6-for-18 with a homer, three RBI, two runs and a stolen base. Austin Slater, Bryce Johnson and Mike Yastrzemski are starting in the outfield from left to right.

Luis González
LF/RF FA
Mon 8/1/22 1:03 PM

Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez is batting .273 in 10 games since the All-Star break, and he's added a home run, two doubles, three RBI and four runs scored in that span. The outfielder appears to be the Giants' top option in left field while Joc Pederson (concussion) is on the injured list. Gonzalez is slashing .280/.347/.416 with nine steals, four homers, 29 RBI and 24 runs scored in 66 contests overall.

Luis González
LF/RF FA
Sun 7/31/22 2:39 AM

Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez had gone 0-for-8 in his previous two games before breaking the slump in his second at-bat Saturday. He took Cubs starter Drew Smyly deep to right field in the fourth inning. Gonzalez is up to four homers, 29 RBI, 24 runs scored and eight stolen bases while slashing .281/.346/.419 through 65 contests. The 26-year-old should have a consistent spot in the lineup against right-handed pitchers while Joc Pederson (concussion) is sidelined.

Luis González
LF/RF FA
Sat 7/30/22 2:25 AM

Gonzalez (back) went 0-for-5 in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez missed Thursday's game with a back injury, and he wasn't able to do anything in his return to the lineup a day later. With Joc Pederson (concussion) on the injured list, Gonzalez will have less competition for playing time over the next week. The 26-year-old will still need to take advantage of it -- he's gone 7-for-25 (.280) in eight games since the All-Star break, and he's slashing .282/.348/.408 with three home runs, 27 RBI, 23 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 64 contests overall.

Luis González
LF/RF FA
Fri 7/29/22 7:16 PM

Gonzalez (back) is starting in right field and batting second Friday against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Joc Pederson was placed on the concussion injured list Friday, Gonzalez should play pretty regularly in the short term now that he is over the minor back issue. Gonzalez is hitting .238/.333/.310 with zero home runs in 14 games in July.

Luis González
LF/RF FA
Thu 7/28/22 7:41 PM

Gonzalez is out of the lineup Thursday due to a back issue, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez had been in the lineup for five consecutive games and six of seven contests since the All-Star break. He's gone 7-for-20 with an RBI and three runs scored in that span but will be forced to the bench for at least one game.

Luis González
LF/RF FA
Thu 7/28/22 6:52 PM

Gonzalez isn't starting Thursday against the Cubs, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez is getting a breather after he went 6-for-17 with a double, two runs, an RBI, two walks and four strikeouts over the last five games. Joc Pederson, Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski are starting in the outfield from left to right.

Luis González
LF/RF FA
Wed 7/27/22 3:38 PM

Gonzalez will start in right field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Giants will make room for both Gonzalez and LaMonte Wade in the lineup for the series finale, but the former looks to have eclipsed the latter on the depth chart in right field. Gonzalez will occupy the position for the fifth straight contest, while Wade serves as the Giants' designated hitter after not starting in any of the past six contests. Since the All-Star break, Gonzalez has gone 7-for-17 with two doubles, three walks, two runs and an RBI.

Luis González
LF/RF FA
Sun 7/17/22 3:31 PM

Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Gonzalez will retreat to the bench with southpaw Aaron Ashby on the bump for Milwaukee, but Gonzalez's playing-time outlook versus right-handers still looks strong. Gonzalez started in four of the past six contests and should continue to see steady work against righties while two key left-handed batters Tommy La Stella (illness) and Brandon Crawford (knee) -- are on the COVID-19 injured list and the 10-day IL, respectively.

Luis González
LF/RF FA
Tue 7/12/22 2:43 AM

Gonzalez went 0-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Gonzalez was held without a hit for the first time in three games since he returned from a lower-back strain. He was still able to plate the Giants' first run Monday on a fielder's choice. The outfielder also added his eighth steal in 10 attempts this season -- it was his first stolen base since he swiped two bags versus the Pirates on June 18. Gonzalez is slashing .302/.365/.444 with three home runs, 26 RBI and 20 runs scored through 192 plate appearances. He should maintain a regular place in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers going forward.