White Sox's Luis Alexander Basabe: Invited to big-league camp
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Basabe signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Monday that includes an invite to major-league spring training.
Basabe missed nearly four months last season due to a left wrist sprain, but he spent most of his time at Double-A Richmond when healthy, where he hit .206 with two homers, 12 runs, 10 RBI and five stolen bases in 22 games. While the 25-year-old will likely have a chance to spend time at Triple-A Charlotte in 2022, he shouldn't be a strong contender for a major-league roster spot to begin the year.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Reinstated from minor-league IL
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The Giants assigned Basabe (wrist) to Double-A Richmond on Wednesday after he concluded his rehab assignment with the team's rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate. The outfielder has gone 2-for-9 with a home run and two RBI through his first two games with Richmond.
Basabe was sidelined for nearly four months with a sprained left wrist before he began a rehab assignment in the ACL on July 2. Though Basabe was initially expected to report to Triple-A Sacramento coming out of spring training, the wrist injury prompted the Giants to keep him at Richmond once his rehab assignment concluded. He could move up to Triple-A in short order with a few good performances at Double-A.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Begins rehab in ACL
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Basabe (wrist) has gone 4-for-10 with a double and two walks through the first five games of his rehab assignment with the Giants' Arizona Complex League affiliate, which he began July 2.
Basabe was assigned to the Giants' minor-league camp in mid-March after he sustained a significant wrist sprain that ended his long-shot bid for a reserve outfield spot on San Francisco's Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old is eventually expected to settle at Triple-A Sacramento once he gets a clean bill of health, but the Giants will first let him build up in the lower levels of the minors as he looks to make up for the lost time.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Sent to minor-league camp
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The Giants assigned Basabe (wrist) to their minor-league camp Monday.
Basabe was ruled out for 6-to-8 weeks after suffering a significant left wrist sprain in a March 9 Cactus League game against the Brewers, so the Giants' decision to include him in this round of roster cuts hardly comes as a surprise. He'll look to get back to full health in advance of the Triple-A season, which begins in May.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Slated to miss extended time
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Basabe (wrist) is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Basabe was diagnosed with a left wrist muscle sprain after leaving Tuesday's spring game against the Brewers, and he'll have a lengthy recovery process before he's cleared to return. Once he's healthy, the 24-year-old will likely head to the minors.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Diagnosed with sprain
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Basabe was diagnosed with a left wrist muscle sprain Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Basabe exited Tuesday's spring game against the Brewers after suffering an injury while diving for a line drive. A timetable for his return isn't yet known, but he'll likely require less time to recover than he would have if he would have been diagnosed with a fracture. The 24-year-old will likely begin the 2021 campaign in the minors.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Exits with wrist issue
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Basabe left Tuesday's spring game against the Brewers with an apparent left wrist injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The 24-year-old suffered the injury while diving for a line drive and landing awkwardly. Basabe made his big-league debut for the Giants last season, going 2-for-14 with two steals and five runs. He's a longshot to crack the Opening Day roster.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Healthy for spring training
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Basabe (hamstring) will be available off the bench Monday in the Giants' Cactus League game against the Rangers, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Basabe looks to be healthy heading into 2021 after he was placed on the Giants' injured list last September due to a right hamstring strain. He'll be active for the second straight day after serving as a backup center fielder in Sunday's Cactus League opener against the Angels. He struck out in his lone plate appearance in that contest.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Clears waivers
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Basabe (hamstring) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Basabe was designated for assignment by the Giants last week, and he'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. After making his major-league debut in 2020, the 24-year-old should compete for a spot in the big leagues once again in 2021.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: DFA'd by Giants
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Basabe (hamstring) was designated for assignment by the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Basabe made his major-league debut in 2020, appearing in nine games for the Giants while hitting .143 with one RBI and two stolen bases over 18 plate appearances. He missed the final week of the regular season due to a right hamstring strain, and he'll now be removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Tommy La Stella.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Lands on injured list
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Basabe was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Wednesday.
Basabe exited Tuesday's game with an injury, and he'll be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. He'd be eligible to return in early October if the Giants make a run in the postseason, although the severity of his injury isn't yet known. Steven Duggar was recalled by the Giants to serve as outfield depth.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Exits Tuesday's game
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Basabe left Tuesday's game against the Rockies with an apparently leg injury, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The 24-year-old hit a grounder in his first at-bat Tuesday and appeared to tweak something as he was thrown out at first base. Brandon Crawford entered the game at shortstop while Daniel Robertson shifted to the outfield. Basabe should be considered day-to-day until more is known on the injury.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Notches second steal
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Basabe went 1-for-4 with an RBI single, a stolen base, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's 14-2 win over the Athletics.
Basabe drew a walk in the third inning, stole second and scored on Chadwick Tromp's homer. In the ninth, Basabe's single knocked in Mauricio Dubon. All three of Basabe's non-successful plate appearances were strikeouts. The 24-year-old is now 2-for-10 with four runs scored, an RBI, two stolen bases and three walks in seven games played.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Versatile in debut
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Basabe went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and a stolen base in the Giants' 6-4 victory over the Mariners on Thursday.
Basabe came in for the injured Mike Yastrzemski (calf) and contributed across the box score. There could be at-bats available for Basabe if Yastrzemski is forced to miss additional time.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Rejoins big-league club
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Basabe was recalled from the alternate training site Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The 24-year-old made his big-league debut as a pinch runner Aug. 27 while serving as the 29th man for a doubleheader, and he'll rejoin the active roster. Basabe could receive his first major-league at-bat in the coming days.
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Giants' Luis Alexander Basabe: Serving as 29th man
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Basabe was added to the Giants' active roster as the 29th man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
Basabe was acquired by the Giants earlier in August after being designated for assignment by the White Sox, and he'll be available for the major-league club Thursday. However, he'll likely return to the alternate site following the twin bill.
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White Sox's Luis Alexander Basabe: Suffers bruised foot
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Basabe suffered a bruised right foot in camp, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
It's unclear exactly when or how Basabe suffered the injury, but he's considered day-to-day as he recovers, and Luis Gonzalez was brought up from the team's alternate camp to take his place in his absence. Basabe was no lock to make the major-league roster, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the team use extra caution in the coming days to protect his long-term health.
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White Sox's Luis Alexander Basabe: Optioned to Birmingham
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Basabe was optioned to Double-A Birmingham, Lamond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports. He hit .267 (4-for-15) with three walks, an RBI and four runs scored during his time in major league camp.
Basabe's career has stalled at Birmingham. He's spent 130 games with the Barons over the past two seasons and posted a .695 OPS while successfully stealing 18 bases on 26 attempts. Injuries have played a role, but solving pitchers at the upper level of the minors has also proven to be a challenge. Even with an improved BABIP, Basabe's batting average has stagnated while his power has diminished since advancing to Double-A. The 23-year-old switch-hitter needs to put together a full year with good results, or he'll fall off the prospect radar come 2021.
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White Sox's Luis Alexander Basabe: Returns from injury
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Basabe (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Basabe wound up missing 10 days with quadriceps tightness. He'll be looking to improve upon his unimpressive .227/.312/.268 slash line in his return to action.
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White Sox's Luis Alexander Basabe: Dealing with quad tightness
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Basabe was placed on the 7-day injured list at Double-A Birmingham with left quad tightness Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
The assignment was made retroactive to June 1, so Basabe will be eligible to return as soon as this Saturday. It's unclear if he's expected to do so. The 22-year-old has hit .227/.312/.268 in 26 games for the Barons this season after missing the beginning of the year while recovering from a broken hand.
