Long (0-1) took the loss Wednesday versus the Athletics, allowing one run on one hit with a strikeout in one inning.

EDGE Analysis

Long was the opener Wednesday, and he allowed a leadoff home run to Chad Pinder. That ended up being the game's lone run, with the Giants mustering just three hits in the contest. This was the first time Long's given up a run this season -- he owns a 1.35 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 6:1 K:BB while making three of his six appearances as an opener. He isn't likely to be needed in that role this weekend versus the Nationals, so Long's next appearance should be expected to be in relief.

Long will start Wednesday's game against the A's, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Long opened Monday's game in Milwaukee and delivered a scoreless frame, and he'll start again Wednesday versus Oakland. The left-hander should cover an inning or two depending on how he pitches, with Jakob Junis the likely candidate to work behind him in a bulk role.

Long allowed one hit and struck out one in one scoreless inning Monday night against Milwaukee. He didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Long did his job as the opener, escaping the first inning without any damage after allowing an infield single to Christian Yelich. Long has fared well in the opener role, hurling three scoreless frames in two opportunities. The southpaw has yet to allow a run through 5.2 innings, striking out five and walking one over that stretch.

Long will start Monday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Long served as an opener in Friday's win over Washington and tossed two scoreless frames. He hasn't yet allowed a run in 4.2 innings this year, and he'll draw the start in Monday's matchup while Carlos Rodon takes the mound Tuesday.

Long fired two scoreless innings in Friday's win over Washington. He allowed two hits and struck out one batter.

EDGE Analysis

Long coughed up two hits in the first inning but escaped the jam without allowing a run. The 6-foot-1 lefty has yet to give up a run this season while posting a 4:1 K:BB through 4.2 frames. He's currently lined up to take the mound at home against Oakland next week where he'll likely go deeper into the contest.

Long is scheduled to start Friday's series opener with the Nationals in Washington, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since Long will be returning to the mound on two days' rest and hasn't recorded more than four outs in any of his appearances this season or during spring training, he'll likely be on a very limited pitch count in his first start. The southpaw will be slotting in as the fifth starter temporarily after Alex Cobb went on the injured list Wednesday with a right adductor strain. The Giants are hoping Cobb will be ready to go by the time his next turn in the rotation comes up at the end of the month.

Long has allowed five runs on six hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across 4.2 innings in three Cactus League games.

EDGE Analysis

Long made a solid impression Monday versus the Athletics with a perfect inning. He's been hit by the long ball, allowing two home runs in his three appearances. The southpaw is still viewed as a starter by the Giants, but it's possible he could serve as a multi-inning reliever early in the season -- the five-man rotation is locked in but will still need to stretch out in the first few weeks.

The Giants optioned Long to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He'll head back to the minors after a two-day stint with the big club, during which he didn't appear in a game. The Giants called up reliever Jay Jackson from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Long was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Long has been utilized as a starter and a reliever across his 12 major-league appearances, but he should pitch out of the bullpen during the final series of the regular season. During his first major-league season, the southpaw has recorded a 5.53 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 40.2 innings.

Long was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Long was promoted from Triple-A on Thursday and will return there after delivering 1.1 scoreless frames in his lone appearances. Alex Wood (illness) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.