Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Tue 6/6/23 6:27 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski (side) is starting in center field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski will return to the lineup ahead of the Giants' three-game series in Colorado, starting in center field after missing Sunday's contest with the Orioles. The 32-year-old has recorded at least one hit in nine out of his last 10 games, batting .324 with six extra-base hits, including a homer, over that stretch.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Sun 6/4/23 2:34 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles due to side tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The injury explains why the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski finds himself on the bench versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Tyler Wells). Kapler downplayed any concern about the injury, and with the benefit of a team off day Monday, Yastrzemski could be ready to reclaim his regular role in center field when the Giants return to action Tuesday in Colorado.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Sun 6/4/23 1:59 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski receives most of his off days against left-handed pitchers, but he's sitting Sunday with righty Tyler Wells on the mound for Baltimore. The veteran outfielder has hits in nine of his past 10 games and has a .949 OPS during that stretch, so it's likely just a maintenance day. Blake Sabol, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will start from left to right in the outfield.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Mon 5/29/23 4:11 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski finds himself on the bench for the start of San Francisco's homestand while the Giants oppose a left-handed starting pitcher (Rich Hill). The switch-hitting Bryce Johnson will fill in for Yastrzemski as the Giants' starting center fielder.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Mon 5/29/23 12:57 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
The long ball was his first in 11 games since he returned from a hamstring injury. Yastrzemski is riding a six-game hitting streak, going 8-for-22 (.364) with three extra-base hits in that span. The outfielder is slashing .265/.315/.463 with six homers, 15 RBI, 23 runs scored and nine doubles over 36 contests while seeing a near-everyday role in center field lately with the Giants facing a run of eight right-handed pitchers in a row.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Sat 5/27/23 12:45 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 15-1 win over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski went 0-for-18 over his first five games back from a hamstring injury, but he's now hit safely in four straight, going 6-for-15 with two doubles in that span. The outfielder has resumed a starting role in the Giants' lineup, though he could slip into a platoon in center field once Austin Slater (hamstring) gets back. Yastrzemski's .264/.317/.450 slash line is his best since 2020, and he's added five home runs, 14 RBI, 22 runs scored and nine doubles with no stolen bases through 139 plate appearances.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Sat 5/20/23 2:49 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski will be on the bench Saturday against the Marlins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski returned from a hamstring strain Tuesday and started three straight games, all against righties. He'll hit the bench against lefty Braxton Garrett, with Bryce Johnson taking over in center field.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Mon 5/15/23 8:52 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski will be available off the bench if called upon, but he's not penciled into the starting lineup for the series opener. He should draw the start in center field Tuesday, likely bumping Brett Wisely back to a bench role.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Mon 5/15/23 6:34 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski (hamstring) told reporters Monday that he feels ready to return from the 10-day injured list, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski is eligible to return from the injured list now after missing all of May with his left hamstring strain, and while no move has been announced, it appears likely that the outfielder will be back with the team shortly with "no boxes to check off" according to the outfielder. If he's not active before Monday's game against the Phillies, he could be back for that series or over the weekend against the Marlins.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Mon 5/8/23 7:17 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski (hamstring) has been cleared to hit and throw, and he's expected to run Tuesday, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski landed on the 10-day injured list May 1 due to a left hamstring strain, but he's already making solid progress in his recovery. The team has yet to reveal a concrete timetable for his return, though they'll likely have a better idea over the next few days after seeing how he responds to running.