10 Evan Longoria 3B

Longoria (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria has missed two months due to a left shoulder sprain, but he began a hitting progression in late July and will now return to game action. The 35-year-old will play five innings Thursday before increasing to seven innings Friday as the Giants ramp up his workload, according to Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site. Although Longoria will presumably require several rehab outings before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club, his minor-league appearances are the final step in his recovery process. The acquisition of Kris Bryant at the trade deadline figures to cut into his playing time at third base.

Longoria (shoulder) could start a rehab assignment later in the week, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Longoria started a hitting progression near the end of July and continues to ramp up his baseball activities. If all goes well, the team could send him out on a rehab stint later in the week. He figures to need at least a handful of appearances in the minors after missing the last two months with a shoulder sprain.

Longoria (shoulder) is working through a hitting progression and has begun other baseball activities, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Longoria was transferred to the 60-day injured list in mid-July, which means he will be out until at least early August. An activation when first eligible appears to be a possibility, and he could begin a rehab assignment before the end of the month.

Longoria (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Longoria was able to increase his baseball activity prior to the All-Star break, and the team was hoping he'd be able to return early in the second half. However, the 35-year-old will now be sidelined until at least early August following his move to the 60-day IL. It's not yet clear when the third baseman could begin a rehab assignment.

Longoria (shoulder) will increase his baseball activity as of Friday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

It was reported last Saturday that Longoria has a chance of returning soon after next week's All-Star break, and Friday's update seems to go along with that timeline. The third baseman has been on the injured list with a sprained shoulder since early June and he could require a rehab assignment prior to being activated.

Longoria (shoulder) could return from the injured list around the third week of July, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Longoria has been participating in baseball activities for just over a week, and he could return the Giants shortly after the All-Star break. The third baseman has been on the injured list since June 6, so he could require a rehab assignment before he's cleared to return.

Longoria (shoulder) has been taking dry swings and playing catch recently, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Longoria resumed baseball activities in late June, and he's been able to increase his workload since then. The Giants haven't given a clear timetable for the 35-year-old's return, but manager Gabe Kapler said Friday that he hasn't ruled out a July return for the third baseman.

Longoria (shoulder) is resuming baseball activities Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Longoria has been on the injured list with a sprained left shoulder since June 6. He's been targeting a mid-July return and Friday's update indicates that he remains on track to be activated sometime around the All-Star break. Wilmer Flores should receive the bulk of the playing time at the hot corner while Longoria continues to recover.

The Giants placed Longoria on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a sprained left shoulder. Manager Gabe Kapler said X-rays on Longoria's shoulder returned negative, but the veteran third baseman is expected to remain out for 4-to-6 weeks, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Based on the estimated recovery timeline, Longoria will likely remain on the shelf through or shortly before the All-Star break in mid-July. The injury is a tough blow for the 35-year-old, who was enjoying a resurgent season with an .892 OPS through 186 plate appearances on the season. Wilmer Flores will start at third base in place of Longoria in Sunday's game against the Cubs, and Flores could end up handling everyday duties at the position while Longoria is on the shelf.

Manager Gabe Kapler said following Saturday's win over the Cubs that Longoria is being evaluated for a potential shoulder injury after a collision with shortstop Brandon Crawford forced the third baseman to exit in the ninth inning, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Kapler wasn't yet able to provide any information on the seriousness of the injury, but did note that it is the shoulder hindering Longoria. Further updates figure to be given Sunday, if not later Saturday night.

Longoria exited Saturday's game against the Cubs after colliding with shortstop Brandon Crawford while attempting to field a groundball in the ninth inning, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

It's not entirely clear what Longoria may have injured during the play, but further updates are likely to come later Saturday. Donovan Solano entered the game at second base as Mauricio Dubon shifted to the hot corner. Crawford was able to remain in the game.

Longoria (side) went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, a walk and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.

Longoria missed two games with right side soreness. He knocked in Brandon Crawford for San Francisco's first run, then came around to score on a Steven Duggar home run. Longoria has maintained a solid .275/.363/.506 slash line with nine home runs, 30 RBI, 27 runs scored and a stolen base as a near-everyday option at third base.

Longoria (side) is starting Friday's game against the Cubs, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria left Monday's game due to right side soreness and was held out of the lineup each of the last two games. However, he'll play third base and bat fifth Friday.

Longoria (side) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Cubs, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

The 35-year-old has been held out since being lifted from Monday's contest with soreness in his right side, and he was diagnosed with an intercostal strain after undergoing an MRI. Longoria should continue to be considered day-to-day. Wilmer Flores will start at the hot corner Thursday, while LaMonte Wade works at first base.

Longoria is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a mild intercostal strain, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The 35-year-old is out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Angels, but he could be back in action Thursday versus the Cubs following Wednesday's scheduled off day, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Mauricio Dubon is starting at the hot corner Tuesday in Longoria's absence.

Longoria (side) said after Monday's 6-1 win over the Angels that he intends to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run before leaving in the sixth inning with right side soreness. The veteran third baseman said he doesn't expect to start in Tuesday's series finale with the Angels, but he's hopeful the MRI will reveal that he isn't dealing with anything more than a day-to-day concern. Mauricio Dubon and Wilmer Flores would be the top candidates to fill in at third base if Longoria is forced to miss time.

Longoria was removed in the top of the sixth inning of Monday's game against the Angels with right side soreness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Longoria battled a similar injury during the abbreviated 2020 campaign, so while he's being treated as day-to-day for now, his status will bear watching as the week rolls along. Mauricio Dubon came on to replace Longoria, who went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run before departing with the injury.

Longoria went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers.

Longoria took Alex Vesia deep to lead off the eighth inning Saturday. The veteran is still a threat for 20 long balls in a season and his OPS of .850 is his highest since 2012. He is one of the many reasons the Giants have been able to keep up with the other powerhouses in the National League West. The third baseman is slashing .267/.357/.493 with eight home runs, 26 RBI and 25 runs in 171 plate appearances.

Longoria isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria went 5-for-12 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and three runs across the last three games. Jason Vosler will start at third base while LaMonte Wade takes over at first base.

Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run as the Giants fell 4-3 to the Dodgers on Thursday.

Longoria got San Francisco on the board in the fourth inning with his solo shot off Joe Kelly but failed to do anything productive in his other three at-bats. The long ball was Longoria's seventh of the season, matching his 2020 total.