Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski finds himself on the bench for the start of San Francisco's homestand while the Giants oppose a left-handed starting pitcher (Rich Hill). The switch-hitting Bryce Johnson will fill in for Yastrzemski as the Giants' starting center fielder.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Clubs sixth homer
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Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Brewers.
The long ball was his first in 11 games since he returned from a hamstring injury. Yastrzemski is riding a six-game hitting streak, going 8-for-22 (.364) with three extra-base hits in that span. The outfielder is slashing .265/.315/.463 with six homers, 15 RBI, 23 runs scored and nine doubles over 36 contests while seeing a near-everyday role in center field lately with the Giants facing a run of eight right-handed pitchers in a row.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Posts three-hit effort
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Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 15-1 win over the Brewers.
Yastrzemski went 0-for-18 over his first five games back from a hamstring injury, but he's now hit safely in four straight, going 6-for-15 with two doubles in that span. The outfielder has resumed a starting role in the Giants' lineup, though he could slip into a platoon in center field once Austin Slater (hamstring) gets back. Yastrzemski's .264/.317/.450 slash line is his best since 2020, and he's added five home runs, 14 RBI, 22 runs scored and nine doubles with no stolen bases through 139 plate appearances.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Sits against lefty
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Yastrzemski will be on the bench Saturday against the Marlins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Yastrzemski returned from a hamstring strain Tuesday and started three straight games, all against righties. He'll hit the bench against lefty Braxton Garrett, with Bryce Johnson taking over in center field.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Returns from 10-day IL
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Yastrzemski (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies.
Yastrzemski will be available off the bench if called upon, but he's not penciled into the starting lineup for the series opener. He should draw the start in center field Tuesday, likely bumping Brett Wisely back to a bench role.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Feels ready to return
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Yastrzemski (hamstring) told reporters Monday that he feels ready to return from the 10-day injured list, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.
Yastrzemski is eligible to return from the injured list now after missing all of May with his left hamstring strain, and while no move has been announced, it appears likely that the outfielder will be back with the team shortly with "no boxes to check off" according to the outfielder. If he's not active before Monday's game against the Phillies, he could be back for that series or over the weekend against the Marlins.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Making steady progress
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Yastrzemski (hamstring) has been cleared to hit and throw, and he's expected to run Tuesday, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.
Yastrzemski landed on the 10-day injured list May 1 due to a left hamstring strain, but he's already making solid progress in his recovery. The team has yet to reveal a concrete timetable for his return, though they'll likely have a better idea over the next few days after seeing how he responds to running.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Dealing with mild hamstring strain
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Yastrzemski, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Yastrzemski said he heard a pop when he tweaked his hamstring in Sunday's loss to the Padres, so the fact that his MRI revealed just a Grade 1 strain qualifies as a pleasant surprise. The injury generally entails a 2-to-4-week recovery, giving Yastrzemski a good shot to make it back before the end of the month.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Likely to miss time
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Yastrzemski will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his left hamstring strain but will likely miss time, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Yastrzemski felt a pop in his hamstring while attempting to field a ball in center field in the bottom of the eighth inning during Sunday's game against the Padres. He limped off the field following the play and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury. Austin Slater will likely see increased playing time until Yastrzemski is cleared to return, while Brett Wisely could remain with the club if Yastrzemski heads to the injured list.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Diagnosed with hamstring strain
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Yastrzemski was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after exiting Sunday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Yastrzemski limped off the field after making a diving attempt in center field in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday, and it's unclear whether his injury will force him to miss additional time. If he's sidelined, Austin Slater and Brett Wisely would be candidates to see increased at-bats.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Exits with apparent injury
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Yastrzemski exited Sunday's game against the Padres in the bottom of the eighth inning due to an apparent leg injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Yastrzemski remained in the game after crashing into the wall earlier Sunday, but he limped off the field after making a diving attempt in center field in the bottom of the eighth. He went 2-for-4 with an RBI prior to his departure, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener in Houston.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Returns to lineup Thursday
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Yastrzemski (side) is back in the lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.
Yastrzemski was a late scratch from Wednesday's game due to tightness in his left side, but it's clearly nothing too concerning. He'll play center field and bat sixth in Thursday's series finale against the Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Scratched with side tightness
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Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Cardinals due to tightness on his left side, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
The severity of Yastrzemski's injury is unknown, but it's apparently enough to keep him out of Wednesday's contest. LaMonte Wade will take his place in right field and bat sixth.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Totals six bases in win
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Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.
Yastrzemski got his night going with a solo blast in the fourth inning off Jake Woodford to put the Giants ahead 2-1. He then added an RBI double against Ryan Helsley in the ninth and came around to score on Blake Sabol's walkoff homer. Yastrzemski now has nine hits over his last five games and is slashing a healthy .291/.315/.535 with five long balls, 13 RBI, 15 runs and a 3:21 BB:K over 89 plate appearances.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Not starting Saturday
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Yastrzemski will be on the bench Saturday against the Mets, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Yastrzemski will sit against southpaw David Peterson. He's had more than a platoon role thus far this season, starting against six out of eight lefties, but it's possible his playing time slips when potential platoon partner Austin Slater (hamstring) returns from the injured list. For now, it's Heliot Ramos who takes over in center field Saturday.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Racks up three more hits
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Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Mets.
Yastrzemski is 8-for-26 (.308) with five RBI over his last six games. The outfielder was able to contribute an RBI single in the Giants' fifth-inning rally Thursday, but they didn't score outside of that frame. Yastrzemski is up to a .268/.297/.493 slash line with four home runs, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and four doubles through 74 plate appearances. He's also been caught stealing twice without successfully stealing a base so far.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Homers in consecutive games
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Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win in 11 innings over the Marlins.
Yastrzemski's second long ball in as many days provided some extra insurance for the Giants' 11th-inning lead. The outfielder is up to four long balls on the year, and he's yet to have a hitless stretch of two games. That consistency is valuable as the Giants navigate a number of injuries to outfielders, including Mitch Haniger (oblique), Austin Slater (hamstring) and Joc Pederson (wrist). Yastrzemski is slashing .239/.271/.478 through 17 contests.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Homers in loss
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Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss against the Marlins.
Yastrzemski provided all of San Francisco's offense in the 4-2 loss with a two-run home run off Edward Cabrera in the first inning. It's Yastrzemski's third home run of the season and his first since April 6. He's now slashing .242/.277/.452 with seven RBI and 11 runs scored through 62 at-bats.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Gets day off vs. lefty
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Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
With southpaw Kris Bubic toeing the rubber for the Royals, Yastrzemski will be one of several lefty-hitting Giants regulars that will take a seat in the series finale. Bryce Johnson will replace Yastrzemski in center field and will bat ninth.
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Giants' Mike Yastrzemski: Pops second homer
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Yastrzemski went 1-for-6 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 16-6 win over the White Sox.
Yastrzemski was able to contribute in the Giants' five-homer barrage, going deep in the fifth inning off White Sox starter Lance Lynn. Through six games this season, Yastrzemski is hitting .240 with two homers, three doubles, five RBI and six runs scored across 27 plate appearances. He's enjoyed an everyday role so far, though it's important to note the Giants haven't faced a left-handed starter yet.
