Stripling is not among the Giants' listed starters for their three-game weekend series against the Rangers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old right-hander will probably work in bulk relief behind lefty opener Scott Alexander on Friday. After signing a two-year, $25 million contract with San Francisco over the winter, Stripling has struggled to a 5.21 ERA through 67.1 innings (11 starts, six relief appearances) this season.

Stripling allowed a run on three hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling has often worked behind an opener this season, but he was on the mound from the start Saturday. Over his last eight appearances, he has not allowed more than three runs in any outing, pitching to a solid 3.34 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 29:1 K:BB over 35 innings in that span. It's a vast improvement on his season-long marks (5.21 ERA, 1.28 WHIP), though that control is almost certainly too good to last in the long run. He's tentatively projected to make his next appearance at home versus the Rangers.

Stripling allowed a run on four hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 4.1 innings Sunday versus the Red Sox. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling turned in a solid bulk-relief outing after starting his last five outings. He threw 63 pitches (41 strikes) after taking over for opener Scott Alexander with two outs in the second inning. Stripling is now at a 5.52 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48:11 K:BB through 62 innings over 16 appearances (10 starts) this season. The right-hander has filled a swingman role for much of the year, so it's unclear if he'll start or work behind an opener again in his next outing, tentatively scheduled to be on the road in Oakland next weekend.

Stripling won't start Sunday's game against the Red Sox but could pitch behind opener Scott Alexander, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Areareports.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants haven't announced their pitching plans beyond Alexander being named the starter, but Stripling could work in a bulk role given his 4.43 ERA over his past four starts. The veteran swingman has a 5.77 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 45:11 K:BB across 57.2 innings this season.

Stripling (0-4) took the loss Monday, allowing three runs on 10 hits over six innings in a 5-1 loss to Detroit. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

It certainly could've been worse for Stripling -- he managed to hold Detroit to three runs despite surrendering 10 hits, recording his second straight quality start. He'd still wind up with a loss, however, as the Giants failed to generate any run support against Tarik Skubal. Since moving back into the rotation earlier this month, the 33-year-old Stripling has a 4.03 ERA with a solid 1.07 WHIP in five starts (22.1 innings). Overall, his ERA sits at 5.77 with a 1.37 WHIP and 45:11 K:BB across 57.2 innings this season.

Stripling (0-3) took the loss against Cincinnati on Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks while striking out two batters over six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling served up a three-run homer to Will Benson in the third inning that accounted for all of the runs against him. Though that was enough for Stripling to be tagged with the loss, this was mostly a positive outing for the veteran hurler. He tallied a season-high innings total -- prior to Wednesday, he hadn't gone more than five frames in any outing -- and worked up to 76 pitches, his most since May 7. Stripling has been eased back into action after missing over a month between late May and late June with a back injury, but he's been mostly effective despite the limitations since his return, posting a 3.72 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB over 19.1 frames covering five appearances.

Stripling did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing two runs on five hits over 4.2 innings against the Pirates. He struck out six and did not issue a walk.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling worked into the fifth inning, deeper than he's gone into a contest since May 7. The right-hander missed six weeks this season with a back injury and is just now building up to something resembling a normal starter's workload (72 pitches Friday). His chances to face opposing batting orders a third time may still be limited, but Stripling seems to be trending in the right direction with improved health. He's allowed a total of five earned runs with 14 strikeouts against one walk in 13.1 innings since his return to action.

Stripling allowed two runs on four hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling started and covered the most innings of the six pitchers the Giants used, but he still threw just 65 pitches (43 strikes). He hasn't completed more than five innings in any appearance this season, and he's done that just three times in 12 outings. The right-hander is now at a 6.37 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB through 41 innings. The Giants haven't revealed how their rotation will look after the All-Star break, which leaves some question as to Stripling's role in the second half.

Stripling issued one walk over two shutout frames in Sunday's loss to the Mets. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling has thrown five total innings in two appearances since returning from a trip to the injured list. He's given up just one run during that span but his season ERA still sits at 6.51 across 37.1 innings. It's unclear if the Giants plan to move him back into a traditional starting role for his next outing.

Stripling will start Sunday's game against the Mets, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling was activated from the injured list June 25 and has since pitched once in relief. He worked three innings during that appearance, so he shouldn't have a significant workload restriction.