Duggar was activated by the Angels on Monday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Duggar will join the big-league club right after being claimed off waivers on Sunday. He's spent time with both San Francisco and Texas so far in 2022, struggling to a .189/.241/.245 slash line with three doubles, four RBI, five stolen bases and four runs scored. Per Chen, Duggar is expected to see time at all three outfield positions.
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Angels' Steven Duggar: Joins Halos organization
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The Angels claimed Duggar off waivers from the Rangers on Sunday.
Since Duggar was playing with the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate prior to being designated for assignment Thursday, he won't immediately have to go on the Angels' 26-man active roster. That being said, Duggar looks primed to receive a call-up ahead of the Angels' series opener in Oakland on Monday, when Mickey Moniak is expected to go on the injured list with a broken left middle finger, an injury that could keep him sidelined for the remainder of the season. Duggar, who owns a .240/.296/.373 slash line in 824 career MLB plate appearances with the Giants and Rangers, could challenge Magneuris Sierra for the everyday role in center field while Moniak is out and while Mike Trout (rib cage) remains unable to play.
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Rangers' Steven Duggar: Designated for assignment
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Duggar was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Thursday.
Duggar was sent down by Texas in mid-July, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after he hit just .184 with a home run, two doubles, five runs, five RBI and three stolen bases over 11 games during his stint at Triple-A Round Rock. It's not yet clear whether he'll remain in the organization if he clears waivers.
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Rangers' Steven Duggar: Optioned to Triple-A
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Duggar was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Duggar saw sporadic playing time for the Rangers recently, starting in just one of the last eight games. He should see more consistent at-bats in the minors, while Elier Hernandez had his contract selected from Round Rock to serve as outfield depth.
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Rangers' Steven Duggar: Swipes first bag as Ranger
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Duggar started in left field and went 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Orioles.
Duggar stole his first base in two tries since the Rangers acquired him from the Giants. He's part of a three-player rotation in left field, along with Brad Miller and Kole Calhoun, while occasionally spotting in at center field when Leody Taveras isn't starting. Duggar has made four appearances (three starts) since being acquired two weeks ago.
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Rangers' Steven Duggar: Makes first start as Ranger
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Duggar started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a run scored and was caught stealing in Tuesday's 8-3 win over Kansas City.
Duggar, who was acquired from the Giants last week, made his first start in a Texas uniform. He eventually shifted to left field when Brad Miller moved to third base to cover for the injured Josh H. Smith (calf). The lefty hitter could share center field with Leody Taveras, a switch hitter that's batting .194 against righties, or fill in for Miller on an as-needed basis.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Nearing rehab assignment
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Duggar (oblique) is expected to begin a rehab assignment June 2, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Duggar landed on the 60-day injured list with a left oblique strain in late April, and his recovery process was slowed when he tested positive for COVID-19 a week after he was placed on the IL. The 28-year-old isn't eligible to be activated until late June, so he'll presumably appear in minor-league games for several weeks prior to rejoining the Giants.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Exits virus protocol
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Duggar (oblique) has exited the COVID-19 protocol, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Duggar can now resume his rehabilitation for a left oblique strain that has kept him off the field since April 21. He remains on the 60-day injured list and won't be back before late June.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Tests positive for COVID-19
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Duggar, who is on the 60-day injured list with an oblique strain, tested positive for COVID-19, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Duggar has mild symptoms. He was already going to be out until at least late June, so this won't affect his return timetable.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Heading to 60-day IL
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Duggar was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday with a left oblique strain, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
The 28-year-old suffered the oblique strain during Thursday's game against the Mets and will now be sidelined for at least the next two months. Austin Slater and Mauricio Dubon should see increased reps in center field during Duggar's absence, and Heliot Ramos or Luke Williams could be promoted to provide depth.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Requires IL stint
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Manager Gabe Kapler said Thursday that Duggar (oblique) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Duggar was removed from Thursday's game against the Mets with a left oblique injury that he sustained on a swing, and he'll require at least a week and a half to recover. Austin Slater and Mauricio Dubon should see additional playing time in center field while Duggar is sidelined, and Heliot Ramos and Luke Williams are candidates to join the major-league roster as outfield depth.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Dealing with left oblique issue
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Duggar has been diagnosed with a left oblique injury after exiting Thursday's game against the Mets, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Duggar suffered his injury following a swing in Thursday's matchup, and it's not yet clear whether he'll require a stint on the injured list. If he's slated to miss additional time, Austin Slater and Mauricio Dubon should see the bulk of the playing time in center field.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Exits with apparent injury
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Duggar exited Thursday's game against the Mets with an apparent side injury, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Duggar grabbed his left side after a swing. The exact nature and severity of his injury may not become clear until further tests are completed. Mauricio Dubon entered in his place and could see more time in center field if Duggar is out for an extended period.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Keeps running Tuesday
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Duggar went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets.
He went 0-for-3 in the nightcap, ending his streak of games with a steal at three. Duggar is only hitting .194 with a .235 OBP through 10 games, but he's taking full advantage of his opportunities when he does get on base, swiping four bases in four attempts.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Records second steal
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Duggar went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Guardians.
Duggar was the only Giant to post an extra-base hit in Saturday's contest. He's been a regular presence in the eighth spot in the order versus right-handed pitchers, but he's yet to start against a southpaw. The outfielder has a .200/.261/.350 slash line with three doubles, three RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored in 23 plate appearances.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Sitting against lefty
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Duggar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
LaMonte Wade's (knee) placement on the injured list to begin the season has allowed Duggar to handle a near-everyday role through the Giants' first five games, but the latter will sit for the series finale in San Diego. Along with Duggar, fellow lefty-hitting regulars Mike Yastrzemski, Joc Pederson, Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford (wrist) are sitting out Wednesday, as the Giants lean on a righty-heavy lineup to counter Padres southpaw Sean Manaea.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Potential depth outfielder
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Duggar is making a case to begin the year on the Giants' Opening Day roster, Alex Simon of the Mercury News reports.
Manager Gabe Kapler likes Duggar for his defense and his speed, per Simon. The 28-year-old outfielder hasn't done much at the plate this spring -- he's 2-for-15 with a home run, two walks, two RBI and three runs scored in six games. With LaMonte Wade (knee) set to miss the start of the season, Duggar is increasingly likely to make the Opening Day roster as a depth outfielder capable of playing all three positions. He'll also be a candidate as a pinch runner, though it's unlikely he works into a starting role without more offensive production.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Three hits in win
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Duggar went 3-for-5 with two triples, a double, three RBI and a run in Tuesday's win over the Rockies.
The 27-year-old tripled and scored in the second inning, doubled in the fourth and hit a three-run triple in the fifth inning. Duggar has collected multiple hits for the second consecutive night. Since being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, he has collected six hits in 14 at-bats, including three triples.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Promoted, starting Sunday
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Duggar was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday and is starting in center field, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The 27-year-old has been at Sacramento for the past month but will rejoin the big-league roster with Austin Slater (concussion) landing on the injured list. Duggar had a strong first half with an .845 OPS in 63 games, but he slashed .200/.273/.300 through 20 games out of the All-Star break before being demoted.
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Giants' Steven Duggar: Sent down Saturday
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Duggar was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Duggar had hit just .200 since the All-Star break, and he had been out of the lineup in each of the last two games. He'll attempt to turn things around in the minors, while Austin Slater and Alex Dickerson will likely see increased playing time in the outfield following Duggar's demotion.
