Marco Scutaro went 2-for-5 and hit a two-run homer Friday against the Padres. We know the Giants fell in love with Ryan Theriot for some reason, but Scutaro is the superior option as a starting second baseman now that Pablo Sandoval is back. He's hit .325 and driven in 17 runs while striking out just four times in 80 at-bats for the Giants. Theriot has 27 RBI in 322 at-bats for the season.

Marco Scutaro is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals. Scutaro is getting the day off despite hitting in four straight and going 3-for-5 with a double on Tuesday night. Ryan Theriot will start in his place and bat second against Stephen Strasburg.

Marco Scutaro led the way in Wednesday's 15-0 demolition of the Cardinals, going 3-for-6 with a double, grand slam and seven RBI. Scutaro singled home a run in the third, doubled home two runs in the eighth and tagged Mitchell Boggs for his third-career slam in the ninth. The seven-RBI were a career high for Scutaro, who was playing in his 1,210th game. At least through 12 games, he's working out quite nicely for the Giants, hitting .347 with five extra-base hits and 13 RBI.

Marco Scutaro will make his Giants debut Saturday against the Dodgers. Scutaro is starting at third base for the injured Pablo Sandoval (hamstring), and is expected to assume a utility role with the Giants. He should also be in the mix at both shortstop and second base, and could leadoff against left-handed pitching.

Marco Scutaro doubled, drew two walks and drove in three runs in Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks. Scutaro plated Dexter Fowler with a first-inning sac fly before driving home two runs with his third-inning two bagger. The 36-year-old trade candidate is hitting just .222 in July after posting a .337/.384/.475 slash in June.

Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports.com reports that the Tigers are scouting Marco Scutaro Sunday. It makes sense, as the Tigers are desperately in need of an upgrade at second base. Ringolsby's colleague, Jon Morosi, reported earlier this month that the asking price for Scutaro is high, but we can't imagine that that's the case.

Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that Marco Scutaro is available via trade, but the price "remains high -- for now." Scutaro is having a so-so year, batting .283/.334/.382 with four homers and six steals. He can play shortstop or second base, though, and some contenders may view him as an upgrade in their middle infield.

Marco Scutaro returned to action on Wednesday June 27.

One day after sitting out with a head injury, Marco Scutaro went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals. Scutaro singled home a run in the third before singling home another in the ninth. He's now 29-for-89 (.326) in the month of June, and has driven in 13 runs to go along with eight extra-base hits in 23 games. His health shouldn't be an issue going forward.

Marco Scutaro (head) is not in Tuesday's lineup. Scutaro was struck in the helmet Monday night by a 95 mph Stephen Strasburg fastball. He reported feeling fine after the game but will get a precautionary day of rest.