Michael Conforto LF/DH LAD Sat 5/13/23 1:02 PM
Michael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto is 3-for-10 with two homers, three RBI and four runs scored over his last three games, which followed a stretch in which he went 0-for-16 across six contests. Perhaps it a sign of life for the outfielder's offense. He's still slashing just .180/.311/.351 on the season, but he's up to six homers, 13 RBI, 21 runs scored and one stolen base through 132 plate appearances.
Michael Conforto LF/DH LAD Thu 5/11/23 12:22 PM
Michael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 11-6 loss to the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto's long ball came in the eighth inning with the Giants already down eight runs, so it didn't make much of an impact. He was able to shake off an 0-for-16 skid over his last six games. The outfielder has seen a starting role in right field for much of the season, but he hasn't done much with it, slashing .171/.298/.324 with five homers, 12 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base over 32 contests.
Michael Conforto LF/DH LAD Tue 5/9/23 5:46 PM
Michael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto will get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's series opener, extending his hitless streak to five straight games. Over those contests, the outfielder has gone 0-for-15 with two runs scored, three walks and six strikeouts. Conforto will have a chance to reset Tuesday as Mitch Haniger slides to right field while Brett Wisley draws the start in center field and bats ninth versus the Nationals.
Michael Conforto LF/DH LAD Fri 4/21/23 7:26 PM
Michael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto will take a rest against left-hander Joey Lucchesi after returning to the lineup Thursday against his former club. Heliot Ramos will hit eighth and play left field with Mike Yastrzemski patrolling right and Brett Wisely getting the start in center.
Michael Conforto LF/DH LAD Thu 4/20/23 7:27 PM
Michael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto (calf) is hitting third while serving as the designated hitter Thursday against the Mets, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto has missed the last week of games with the calf issue, though he did appear off the bench and homer Wednesday against the Marlins. Across 53 plate appearances this season, Conforto has four homers but is striking out at a 32.1 percent clip.
Michael Conforto LF/DH LAD Wed 4/19/23 10:48 PM
Michael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto (calf) pinch hit for Darin Ruf in the eighth inning of Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Marlins, going 1-for-2 with a two-run home run.
EDGE Analysis
His blast in the 11th inning off Devin Smeltzer broke open a 1-1 tie and gave the Giants the victory. Conforto hasn't started a game since April 12 while nursing a calf injury, and while it's not clear yet if he's ready to play defense again as he took over as the DH on Wednesday, his heroics suggest he's close to returning to full-time duty. The 30-year-old is batting .233 (10-for-43) to begin his San Francisco tenure with four homers and eight RBI in 14 games.
Michael Conforto LF/DH LAD Wed 4/19/23 10:55 AM
Michael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto (calf) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Marlins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
It has now been a week since Conforto has made a start as he continues to deal with a calf issue. That being said, the team likely believes that the outfielder is on the cusp of a return considering the fact it hasn't placed him on the injured list. LaMonte Wade will start in right field and bat ninth in the series finale against Miami.
Michael Conforto LF/DH LAD Tue 4/18/23 4:25 PM
Michael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto (calf) is out of the lineup again Tuesday at Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto hasn't started a game in nearly a full week due to left calf discomfort, but he did appear off the Giants' bench a few times over the weekend. LaMonte Wade, Brett Wisely and Mike Yastrzemski will start across the outfield Tuesday against the Marlins. David Villar is serving as the designated hitter.
Michael Conforto LF/DH LAD Mon 4/17/23 3:05 PM
Michael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto (calf) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto hasn't started a game since tweaking his left calf last Wednesday, although he has served as a pinch hitter a couple times over that span. He would seem to have a good chance to be back in the lineup Tuesday with the Giants slated to face a righty (Edward Cabrera) that day.
Michael Conforto LF/DH LAD Sun 4/16/23 11:43 AM
Michael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Giants manager Gabe Kapler told reporters before Sunday's game against the Tigers that Conforto (calf) wasn't able to run Saturday, but he's hopeful he can return to the starting lineup Monday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto will be out of the starting lineup for the third consecutive game while dealing with tightness in his left calf, but he has appeared off the bench in the previous two contests. Even if the 30-year-old outfielder doesn't play Monday against the Marlins, there's a very good chance he'll be back in action in the early part of the week.