32 Ryan Vogelsong, SP

The Giants made it official Tuesday by placing starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong (hand) on the 15-day disabled list. Vogelsong is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after needing surgery because of two fractured bones and a dislocated joint in the pinkie finger of his right hand.

The Giants have announced starter Ryan Vogelsong will undergo surgery Tuesday for a break in the pinkie knuckle and one other spot in his right hand, MLB.com reports. 

Vogelsong, who ended up winning his start Monday to improve to 2-4 on the year, will miss 4-6 weeks following surgery. 

Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong left Monday's start against the Nationals with a fractured right hand, MLB.com reports. Vogelsong was hit in the knuckles during an at-bat in the fifth inning. 

Vogelsong, who will definitely miss some time and more than likely end up on the disabled list, was having his finest pitching performance of the season prior to the injury. The Giants were leading 6-0 at the time of this update and Vogelsong is on track to earn the win and improve to 2-4. 

His next start is scheduled for Sunday against Colorado, but that is unlikely to happen. 

Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong was forced out of his finest game of the season Monday against the Nationals, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. 

Vogelsong was hit by a pitch on the knuckles of his right hand during the middle of a swing in the fifth inning. He appeared to be in pain and was checked on by trainers before exiting the game. 

The starter had allowed just three hits and a walk over five scoreless innings and held a 5-0 lead. He had two strikeouts and his ERA is down to 7.19 after entering with an 8.06. 

Vogelsong had lost his last three decisions and had not won since April 11 in Chicago. He was on the verge of the victory when he was removed. His next start is scheduled for Sunday against Colorado, but that is unlikely to happen. 

Giants manager Bruce Bochy told reports Thursday that starter Ryan Vogelsong will make his next scheduled start Monday against the Nationals.

Vogelsong endured his shortest outing since 2004 on Wednesday at Toronto. He is 0-3 with a whopping 11.81 ERA in his last four starts and has not won a decision since April 11.

"This guy has done a lot," Bochy said. "He's earned some things, including a longer leash."

Vogelsong shelled eight runs over 2 2/3 innings of work his previous meeting against the Nationals in 2012.