SF Giants Place Logan Webb on Injured List, Recall Trevor McDonald From Minors
The Giants expect Webb back in a couple of weeks after giving him a few days of treatment, according to NBC Sports Bay Area.
- On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants placed ace starting pitcher Logan Webb on the 15-day injured list due to right knee bursitis, retroactive to this past Wednesday.
- Webb confirmed he was dealing with knee issues after leaving Tuesday's 10-5 loss to the San Diego Padres, and manager Tony Vitello noted the decision prioritizes long-term health.
- Webb's absence snaps a streak of 156 consecutive starts without missing a turn, per Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic; "But I think it's best for me. Best for the longevity of my career," Webb said.
- The Giants recalled right-handed pitcher Trevor McDonald from Triple-A Sacramento to fill the roster spot, and selected catcher Logan Porter after trading Patrick Bailey to Cleveland on Saturday.
- Currently sitting at the bottom of the National League West standings with a 15-23 record, the Giants expect Webb to return after the 15-day recovery period concludes.
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Giants ace Logan Webb goes on 15-day IL with right knee bursitis
Giants starter Logan Webb has been put on the 15-day injured list Saturday because of right knee bursitis after struggling with knee discomfort in his last start, a 10-5 loss to the San Diego Padres.
Giants Place Ace Starting Pitcher Logan Webb on IL
The San Francisco Giants placed their ace starting pitcher, Logan Webb, on the 15-day injured list due to right knee bursitis, the team announced. The Giants will recall right-handed pitcher Trevor McDonolad from Triple-A Sacramento.After a frustrating outing against the San Diego Padres on May 6, Webb stated postgame that he was dealing with knee discomfort. The Giants’ ace went only 4 innings and allowed 7 hits and 6 earned runs in the 10-5 lo…
Giants place Webb on 15-day IL with knee bursitis
The Giants placed right-hander Logan Webb on the 15-day injured list with right knee bursitis on Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday. Webb left Tuesday’s game against San Diego with knee discomfort. He threw only 62 pitches in four innings and allowed a season-high-tying six earned runs, as his ERA rose to 5.06. “I’ve dealt with it for a little while, but it’s still no excuse,” he said after the game. In a corresponding move, Trevor McDonald was …
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