Ishikawa will be the starter in left field for Wednesday's NL Wild Card game against the Pirates, Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News reports. Ishikawa made just three starts in left for the Giants during the regular season, but he'll man the position Wednesday against his former team, manager Bruce Bochy confirmed. Mike Morse (oblique) is considered doubtful to be included on the team's Wild Card roster, but even if he is, he won't be available for anything more than pinch-hit duty.

Ishikawa received his second-straight start in left field Friday, going 1-for-4 in the loss to San Diego. With Angel Pagan (back) being shut down for the season, manager Bruce Bochy has been mixing and matching in left field. With two consecutive starts, Ishikawa seems to be the favorite to fill the void in left for the time being.

Ishikawa entered Friday's game as a pinch-hitter and connected on a three-run homer in the win over the Dodgers. Ishikawa has been seeing extended playing time, albeit not an everyday role, while Brandon Belt (concussion) has been sidelined. He has handled the expanded role well, but is likely better suited for a bench role at this point of his career. Belt took batting practice Friday and looks to be nearing a return, which would effectively push Ishikawa back to a reserve role.

Ishikawa went 1-for-3 with a two-run shot (first as a Giant) in Sunday's loss to the Nationals. Ishikawa has been very productive this past week, starting three of the Giants' last five games and batting .385 (5-for-13) with a home run and seven RBI over that span. With Brandon Belt (concussion) out indefinitely, he will platoon at first base with Adam Duvall and see the majority of at-bats against righties. Deep leaguers should take a look at Ishikawa for a short-term hot bat.

Ishikawa was 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI Wednesday in an 8-3 victory over the Cubs. Ishikawa will be filling in at first base most games for injured Brandon Belt, who is out for at least two more weeks. It's the lefty's first multi-hit game since game one of the season.

Giants purchased the contract of 1B Travis Ishikawa from Triple-A Fresno. Ishikawa will help out at first base with Brandon Belt still recovering from a concussion. The 30-year-old was batting .271/.349/.446 with 11 homers and 45 RBI in 71 games at Fresno but is doubtful to hold fantasy value.

Giants purchased the contract of 1B Travis Ishikawa from Triple-A Fresno. Ishikawa will help out at first base with Brandon Belt still recovering from a concussion. The 30-year-old was batting .271/.349/.446 with 11 homers and 45 RBI in 71 games at Fresno but is doubtful to hold fantasy value.

Giants signed 1B Travis Ishikawa to a minor league contract. Ishikawa, who was drafted by the Giants and spent his first 12 professional seasons there, elected free agency last week after being outrighted off the Pirates' 40-man roster. The 30-year-old will report to Triple-A Fresno but can opt out of the deal if he finds a major league opportunity elsewhere.

Travis Ishikawa has elected free agency. The news comes from Zach Links at MLB Trade Rumors. Ishikawa was designated for assignment by the Pirates last week to open a roster spot for new first baseman Ike Davis. Ishikawa, 30, is a .257/.321/.397 career hitter in 897 major league plate appearances.

Pirates sent 1B Travis Ishikawa outright to Triple-A Indianapolis. He can refuse the assignment and become a free agent, which is expected to happen. Ishikawa was designated for assignment last weekend after the Pirates' acquisition of Ike Davis.