Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Sun 8/8/21 1:34 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
The Giants are stocking up on right-handed bats with southpaw Brett Anderson on the hill, so Yastrzemski will slide to the bench as a result. Yastrzemski's absence from the lineup may also be part of a pre-planned maintenance plan, as the 30-year-old recently missed three consecutive games with a hamstring issue before returning to action Friday.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Sat 8/7/21 12:04 AM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski (hamstring) went 1-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
After being out of the lineup for two games with hamstring tightness, the outfielder returned to the lineup Friday. Yastrzemski batted sixth and played center field -- both are rather uncommon, as he's usually hit second and patrolled right field, but manager Gabe Kapler seems to want to keep LaMonte Wade in the lineup. With versatility a theme throughout San Francisco's roster, Yastrzemski should find a spot in the lineup most days as long as he's hitting, but he's gone just 10-for-55 (.182) in 17 games since July 20.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Fri 8/6/21 4:12 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski is starting Friday against the Brewers after being absent from the lineup during the previous two games because of right hamstring tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to the hamstring issue. He remained out of the starting nine Thursday, though he did enter the game as a pinch hitter late in the contest. The discomfort appears to have subsided, as he'll bat sixth and man center field Friday.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Thu 8/5/21 2:29 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski (hamstring) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to right hamstring tightness, and he'll remain on the bench for Thursday's series finale. Whether he's able to serve as a pinch hitter remains to be seen, but LaMonte Wade will take over in right field while Alex Dickerson starts in left.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Wed 8/4/21 9:17 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks with a tight right hamstring, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski should be considered day-to-day until the Giants provide an update on the condition of his hamstring. Thairo Estrada enters the lineup to play right field and bat eighth.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Tue 8/3/21 5:23 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski is not starting Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
A .180 hitter in 89 at-bats against left-handed pitching this season, Yastrzemski takes a seat with southpaw Madison Bumgarner on the bump for Arizona. Austin Slater is playing right field and batting leadoff Tuesday.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Tue 8/3/21 12:25 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 11-8 extra-inning win over Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
The outfielder opened the scoring with his second homer in as many games in the third inning. Yastrzemski is up to 18 long balls on the year, but his .227/.321/.483 slash line leaves plenty to be desired. He hit leadoff Monday with LaMonte Wade (back) sidelined, but Yastrzemski has more often hit third or second this season.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Sun 8/1/21 12:56 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 8-6 win over Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski may be breaking out of his recent slump, going 4-for-17 across his last four games, including Saturday's homer and a double. He's been less than spectacular for more of 2021 with a .227/.320/.476 slash line across 359 plate appearances, the lowest marks of his three years in the major.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Sat 7/31/21 3:13 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Friday's loss against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski recorded his first multi-hit game since July 18 and his first extra-base hit since July 7, but the outfielder continues to slump and only has three hits over his last 26 at-bats. He has slashed a meager .236/.300/.483 across 97 plate appearances this month.
Mike Yastrzemski RF KC Sun 7/25/21 3:14 PM
Mike Yastrzemski
RF KC
Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Yastrzemski will head to the bench for the first time since July 5, allowing LaMonte Wade to pick up a start in right field. The 30-year-old Yaz has gone 3-for-25 over the past six games to drop his season average to .229, but all three of those hits have gone for extra bases (two home runs, one triple).