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With Justin Verlander on the injured list, Kyle Harrison will get another rotation chance -- at least briefly. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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Left-hander Kyle Harrison will make his first start of the season for the San Francisco Giants when they play the second contest of their three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon.
And now, Melvin’s list of options includes one more high-leverage reliever: Jordan Hicks, who struggled in his time as a starter but has a long track record as one of the game’s best short-burst pitchers, racking up 33 career saves and a 3.73 ERA out of the bullpen.
With starting pitcher Justin Verlander landing on the injured list, will Giants manager Bob Melvin look to his bullpen or Triple-A?
Being the fastest man in baseball doesn't mean a damn thing to San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey. The 25-year-old made the biggest play of the night Tuesday when he threw out Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
Someone will have to pick up the offense when Wilmer Flores finally cools off, and the starting rotation is showing some holes.