Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated that Marco Scutaro (finger) is unlikely to play this weekend. Scutaro was hit in the left pinkie with a pitch on Tuesday and was diagnosed with "mallet finger," a type of tendon damage that can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from. He wants to play through the pain, but there's just too much soreness and swelling at the moment.

Marco Scutaro has told the Giants' coaching staff that he wants to play through the pain in his left pinkie. Scutaro was diagnosed Wednesday with "mallet finger," a type of tendon damage that can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from. But the veteran second baseman thinks he'll feel well enough to return to action within the next couple of days. It's a cloudy situation right now for fantasy owners.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that Marco Scutaro has "mallet finger" tendon damage in his left pinkie. Scutaro suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch on Tuesday. He'll have a meeting with Bochy and team trainers once he gets back from the doctor, after which a decision will be made on his status. Fantasy owners would be wise to get a backup plan in place.

Marco Scutaro will visit a hand specialist Wednesday to determine whether he has tendon damage in his left pinkie. Uh oh. X-rays on Scutaro's left hand came back negative, but he's not out of the woods just yet. The second baseman is currently unable to straighten his pinkie, and it's worth noting that he dislocated the same finger a few years ago. He'll miss at least Wednesday's game and would certainly require a DL stint if tendon damage is found.

X-rays on Marco Scutaro's left hand came back negative. And the Giants breathe a sigh of relief. Scutaro had to leave Tuesday's game in the seventh inning after being hit by a pitch, but it appears that he just has a contusion. He had the hand wrapped after the game and might miss a game or two, but it looks like San Fran has dodged a bullet.

Marco Scutaro left Tuesday's game against the Pirates in the seventh inning after being hit on the left hand by a pitch. Scutaro looked to be in pain and noticeably angry as he exited the field with the Giants' trainer. The club has their fingers crossed that nothing is broken. An update on his status should be available soon.

Marco Scutaro went 3-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks. It was just his second home run of the season. After posting a 1.033 OPS in May, Scutaro has cooled off considerably. He's batting .211 (4-for-19) over his last seven games.

Marco Scutaro (illness) returned to the Giants' lineup. Scutaro missed Thursday's game with flu-like symptoms, but is healthy enough to return. He's batting .381 (8-for-21) in his last seven contests.

Marco Scutaro (illness) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Athletics. Scutaro is dealing with flu-like symptoms and should be considered day-to-day. Nick Noonan is starting at second base in his place.

Marco Scutaro went 0-for-3 with two walks Wednesday against the Nationals, snapping his 19-game hitting streak. That's fine: Scutaro has now reached base safely twice in 14 games in a row, which is more impressive anyway.