Gonzalez (back) went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez missed two weeks with a lower-back strain. The outfielder had cooled off in June, batting (.224) in 19 games before landing on the injured list, but he looked good during his rehab assignment. He's slashing .302/.364/.451 with three home runs, 13 doubles, seven stolen bases, 24 RBI and 20 runs scored through 50 contests this year. Gonzalez was essentially an everyday player prior to his injury, but he'll likely join a rotation of outfielders that includes Mike Yastrzemski, Joc Pederson and LaMonte Wade competing for three spots in the lineup against right-handed pitchers. The lack of a guaranteed place in the lineup limits Gonzalez's fantasy value to deeper formats for now.

Gonzalez (back) was activated from the injured list Saturday and will bat fifth and serve as the designated hitter against the Padres, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez has been out for just over two weeks with a strained lower back, but he's ready to go after grabbing four hits (including a pair of homers) in three rehab appearances. He'll be eased back into action as the designated hitter but should be ready to take the field again soon.

Gonzalez (back) reported to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez is expected to play about five innings during his first rehab appearance and should continue building up to full games over the next few days. The 26-year-old has been on the shelf with a low-back strain since June 23, so he shouldn't require significant time in the minors to get back up to speed.

Gonzalez (back) took part in batting practice Sunday but is at least a few more days away from returning from the 10-day injured list, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants have already ruled Gonzalez out for being an option for their three-game series in Arizona that begins Monday, but a return for the four-game weekend set in San Diego remains a possibility. With LaMonte Wade having returned from the IL since Gonzalez was deactivated, the Giants may not have an everyday role in the outfield available for Gonzalez once he's cleared to play again.

Gonzalez (back) participated in baseball activities, including hitting off a tee and playing catch Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez landed on the injured list last week with a lower-back strain. The 26-year-old outfielder will likely be out at least a few more days while he ramps up his recovery. It's unclear if he'll need a rehab assignment, but his IL stay will extend beyond the minimum 10 days.

Gonzalez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a low-back strain Thursday, retroactive to June 22.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to lower-back tightness, and he underwent an MRI that revealed a strain. It's not yet clear whether Gonzalez will miss more than the minimum of 10 days, but it's possible he'll see a decrease in playing time once healthy since LaMonte Wade (knee) appears to be closing in on a return.

Gonzalez (back) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez will take a seat for the second day in a row while he manages lower-back tightness. He'll undergo an MRI, which should help determine the severity of his injury, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. With Gonzalez on the bench, Austin Slater will pick up a rare start in the outfield against a right-handed starting pitcher (Kyle Wright).

Gonzalez was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against Atlanta due to lower-back tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez was penciled in to start in right field and bat second, but the injury will instead send him to the bench, breaking a run of 15 straight starts. The severity of the injury remains unclear, so the 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

Gonzalez went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in a 7-5 win over the Pirates on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old continues with his impressive rookie campaign so far, adding two more hits and stolen bases to his totals. Gonzalez is hitting .306 in 147 at-bats and now has seven sneaky steals on the season. He isn't as fast as some other young players like Vidal Brujan or Jo Adell, but he has shown a willingness to run and an early ability to make good reads on the basepaths. If he continues to hit at his current clip, he should continue to find his way into the lineup and into his fair share of steal opportunities.

Gonzalez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 2-0 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez took a high pitch deep to right field for a leadoff homer, and that was ultimately all the Giants needed. While he is only 4-for-15 (.267) in his last four games, all of those hits have gone for extra bases (one homer, three doubles). The 26-year-old outfielder is still slashing .303/.366/.444 with three homers, 22 RBI, 17 runs scored, five stolen bases and 11 doubles across 161 plate appearances. He's now hitting leadoff versus right-handed pitchers while maintaining a near-everyday role in the corner outfield spots.