10 Evan Longoria 3B

Longoria went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 14-4 rout of the Rockies.

His second-inning blast off Anthony Senzatela was Longo's fifth home run of the year. The veteran third baseman is having another sluggish year at the plate, slashing .235/.285/.435 through 32 games, but Longoria is on pace for his first 25-homer campaign since 2016.

Longoria (shoulder) is starting at third base and batting fifth Tuesday against the Rockies, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Longoria missed the past three contests due to shoulder inflammation, but he's been cleared to return for the series opener. He's 5-for-15 with a homer and five RBI over his last five matchups.

Longoria (shoulder) is still on the bench Monday against the Reds, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Reports on Sunday suggested that Longoria may need at least one more day, and that winds up being true. He's still considered day-to-day. Pablo Sandoval starts again at third base.

Longoria is considered day-to-day with left shoulder inflammation, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Longoria was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to the issue and sits Sunday as well. He may remain on the bench Monday, but the Giants don't appear to be anticipating a trip to the injured list at this point.

Longoria remains out Sunday against Cincinnati, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria was scratched Saturday with a left shoulder issue and will sit for at least one more game. His return timeline remains unclear, though he was reportedly available off the bench Saturday, which points to a short absence. Pablo Sandoval gets another start at third base.