Mike Yastrzemski Injury News & Updates

Yastrzemski avoided arbitration with the Giants on Friday with a one-year, $7.9 million contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

The 33-year-old outfielder earned $6.1 million in 2023 while registering a .775 OPS with 15 home runs across 106 games for San Francisco. He had an .831 OPS against righties and should continue to fill a strong-side platoon role in 2024.

Yastrzemski will hit the bench Saturday against lefty Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

The Giants will continue their heavy usage of platoons even with nothing left to play for, as they'll send out a lineup entirely consisting of right-handers and switch-hitters against Kershaw. Luis Matos will start in right field.

Yastrzemski isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski will get a breather in this one with San Francisco set to face southpaw Blake Snell. Luis Matos is penciled into the lineup in left field, allowing Austin Slater to draw the start in center.

Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

With formidable lefty Clayton Kershaw set to start for the Dodgers, Yastrzemski will sit on the bench to begin Saturday's action. Austin Slater, Tyler Fitzgerald and Luis Matos will make up San Francisco's outfield while Yastrzemski is out.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers.

Yastrzemski's fourth-inning blast proved to be all the Giants needed in this contest. Prior to Friday, he was in a 2-for-23 slump over his previous eight games. The outfielder is at 15 homers, 43 RBI, 54 runs scored, two stolen bases, 23 doubles and a .245/.335/.468 slash line through 98 games this season. He continues to be one of the Giants' few near-everyday players when healthy.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Rockies.

The steal was Yastrzemski's second of the season. He's never had more than five in a campaign, and it makes sense that he's been reluctant to run after a year plagued by hamstring injuries. The outfielder has struggled lately, going 3-for-20 (.150) over his last six games, dropping his season average to .247. He's added a .797 OPS, 14 home runs, 40 RBI and 52 runs scored across 94 contests.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Guardians, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The Giants don't have a single lefty bat (switch-hitter Patrick Bailey notwithstanding) in there against southpaw Logan Allen. Yastrzemski is 11-for-19 with two homers over his last six games.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Guardians.

Yastrzemski extended his hitting streak to five games, a span in which he's gone 10-for-16 (.625) with six extra-base hits and five RBI. The outfielder opened the scoring with his first-inning solo shot on Gavin Williams' second pitch of the game. Yastrzemski is up to 14 homers, 39 RBI, 51 runs scored, one stolen bases, 22 doubles and a .254/.338/.486 slash line through 88 games this season.

Yastrzemski went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.

Yastrzemski has gone 10-for-23 (.435) over his last eight games. The outfielder was productive from atop the order Saturday, a spot that's typically been occupied by LaMonte Wade when the Giants are facing a right-handed pitcher. For the season, Yastrzemski has a .248/.330/.468 slash line, 13 home runs, 38 RBI, 50 runs scored, 20 doubles and a stolen base over 86 contests.

Yastrzemski is absent from the lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Luis Matos, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger are starting across the outfield as the Giants face lefty Ty Blach. Yastrzemski has registered a .565 OPS in 76 plate appearances this year against lefties. He carries an .838 OPS in 231 plate appearances versus righties.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cubs.

Yastrzemski will play against lefties more often than the Giants' other left-handed hitting regular, but he'll begin this one on the bench versus southpaw Jordan Wicks. Luis Matos, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will form an all right-handed hitting outfield.

Yastrzemski isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench as Blake Snell toes the slab for the Padres. Wade Meckler, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will make up San Francisco's outfield Saturday.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two runs and two RBI in a 7-2 victory versus the Padres on Thursday.

Yastrzemski knocked in a run with a single in the third inning and added a solo shot in the fifth. This was just his second game back following a month-long absence due to a hamstring injury. Yastrzemski drew a pair of walks Wednesday in his return and has reached base five times in nine plate appearances since being activated off the IL.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yaz has been on the shelf for the last month with a strained left hamstring but has rejoined the Giants after skipping a rehab assignment. He'll get regular looks in the outfield, especially against right-handed pitching. Luis Matos was sent down in a corresponding move.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) will likely return from the injured list Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski has been out with a strained left hamstring since the end of July, though it appears he'll be able to return without embarking on a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old outfielder was slashing just .140/.275/.302 across 52 plate appearances since the All-Star break before getting injured, but he figures to slide back into an everyday role as part of San Francisco's outfield unit.

Manager Gabe Kapler said that he's hopeful Yastrzemski (hamstring) will return from the 10-day injured list during the Giants' series with the the Reds that begins Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

San Francisco could get some much-needed reinforcement to its outfield to close out August, as both Yastrzemski and Mitch Haniger (forearm) are tracking toward returns during the Cincinnati series. Yastrzemski hasn't appeared in any minor-league rehab games since landing on the shelf July 31 with a left hamstring strain, but he faced injured pitcher John Brebbia (lat) in a simulated game Sunday and has ran the bases over the past few days, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) will run the bases Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski suffered a setback with his left hamstring earlier this month but is ready to ramp things back up again. Testing things out on the bases will certainly be a big test, and a rehab assignment seemingly could be around the corner if all goes well.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) "is hitting without restrictions and will continue his running progression throughout the week," Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Yastrzemski recently encountered a setback in his recovery from a strained left hamstring, but he was given the green light to resume working out. Expect the Giants to proceed with caution in an effort to prevent any further bumps in the road.

Yastrzemski suffered a setback while rehabbing from a left hamstring strain, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Yastrzemski appeared to be nearing a return from the 10-day injured list after going down with a hamstring strain at the end of July, but his timetable for a return is unknown following this latest update. Per Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com, the outfielder suffered the setback while running the bases over the weekend. Yastrzemski will be shut down from baseball activities for the week before likely being re-evaluated.

Yastrzemski was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski sat out Sunday's contest against Boston due to soreness in his hamstring, and his injury is apparently severe enough to warrant a trip to the IL. Isan Diaz was brought up from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.

Yastrzemski exited Sunday's game against the Red Sox in the fifth inning due to left hamstring tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski came off the bench to begin Sunday's matchup but entered the game as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the third inning and hit a double. However, he was replaced a few innings later with an injury that has bothered him several times this season. The severity of his current injury isn't yet clear, but it's possible the Giants proceed with caution given his recent history with left hamstring issues.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Yastrzemski will begin the contest on the bench while the Red Sox bring a lefty opening pitcher (Brennan Bernardino) to the hill. The right-handed-hitting Austin Slater will draw the start over Yastrzemski in the outfield, though it's possible Yastrzemski enters the game as a replacement for Slater once the Red Sox summon right-handed primary pitcher Nick Pivetta from the bullpen.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.

Yastrzemski has gone 0-for-20 over his last six games and is slashing just .085/.232/.192 in 56 plate appearances since the beginning of July. Joc Pederson, Luis Matos and Austin Slater are starting across the outfield for the Giants on Tuesday.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski will be one of three lefty-hitting regulars that will head to the bench with southpaw Tarik Skubal taking the hill for Detroit. Along with Yastrzemski, second baseman Brett Wisely and designated hitter Joc Pederson will also take a seat.

Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 10-1 loss to the Nationals.

While stolen bases have been up around the majors, Yastrzemski hasn't been one to run more. This was his first successful theft (in three attempts) through 70 contests, though he's also been hampered by a couple of hamstring injuries during the campaign. The outfielder has also endured a brutal slump at the plate in July, hitting just .095 (4-for-42) over 15 contests this month, though he has drawn nine walks. He's slashing .230/.311/.435 with 11 home runs, 30 RBI and 41 runs scored overall.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Pirates.

Yastrzemski opened the scoring in the second inning, though Pittsburgh's Henry Davis answered in the bottom of the frame. After his return from the injured list July 3, Yastrzemski has been eased back into action in a part-time role, though it's not a clear platoon situation. The Giants are also working to balance playing time for rookie Luis Matos in center field, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Yastrzemski play there against right-handed pitchers and in right field versus southpaws.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.

Austin Slater, Luis Matos and Michael Conforto will start across the outfield for the Giants with left-hander Tommy Milone set to toe the slab for Seattle. Yastrzemski carries a .635 OPS in 51 plate appearances this year versus lefties, compared to an .859 OPS in 174 plate appearances against righties.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Mariners.

Yastrzemski had a near-minimum stay on the injured list while working through hamstring inflammation. The outfielder played the full game in right field, so he looks good to handle at least a strong-side platoon role going forward. He's slashing .260/.327/.480 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 38 runs scored and no stolen bases over 56 contests. Yastrzemski has hit safely in five straight games dating back to before his injury.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Mariners, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Yastrzemski finished his brief rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento over the weekend and will be ready to go Monday evening for the first game of the series. He was slashing .250/.333/.518 with four homers, 12 RBI and 12 runs scored through 17 June contests before going down with the hamstring injury.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) will play two games with Triple-A Sacramento and is expected to be activated from the injured list Monday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Per Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site, Yastrzemski will serve as the designated hitter Saturday with Sacramento and is hoping to get three or four at-bats. He's also expected to play Sunday, before returning to the big-league club a day later.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) is expected to return from the injured list Sunday or Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Monday seems more likely given that the Giants will be on the road against the Mets this weekend before returning home to face the visiting Mariners. Yastrzemski is not currently traveling with the team but has made steady progress in his recovery from the left hamstring issue that forced him to the IL last week.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Giants on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski was reportedly feeling better Thursday, but when he tried to test the hamstring before Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks. Isan Diaz was recalled from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Yastrzemski will be out for at least a week while he recovers.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup against Arizona on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski will miss at least one more game as he deals with inflammation in his left hamstring. Blake Sabol will get the start in left field while Yastrzemski is on the mend.

Yastrzemski (hamstring inflammation) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Padres, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

MRI results showed minor inflammation in his left hamstring but no strain, so Yastrzemski is considered day-to-day. Luis Matos is starting in right field while Bryce Johnson starts in center.

MRI results showed minor inflammation in Yastrzemski's left hamstring but no strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski has already spent some time on the IL this season because of his left hamstring, but it seems the veteran outfielder won't require another stint. Yastrzemski even said he wanted to remain in Wednesday's game after tweaking his hamstring, but the team's trainers didn't want to risk anything. He is still considered day-to-day.

Yastrzemski was removed from Wednesday's game against San Diego due to left hamstring tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

While running from first to third in the fifth inning on a J.D. Davis single, Yastrzemski tweaked something in his left hamstring -- the same hamstring that caused him to spend half a month on the injured list in May. There's no telling yet whether or not he'll need another IL stint, but more details will likely come out prior to Thursday's game with the Padres.

Yastrzemski was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Padres with an apparent leg injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski appeared to tweak something in his leg while running from first base to third during the fifth inning and had to leave the game. The Giants will take a look at Yastrzemski and provide more details in the near future, but the 32-year-old outfielder should be considered day-to-day until then.

Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three total runs and four total RBI in Monday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Padres.

Yastrzemski swatted a solo shot to right field in the sixth inning before playing the hero in the 10th with a three-run walk-off blast. It was the first multi-homer game of the season for the outfielder, and the pair of long balls pushed his total to 10 on the campaign. Four of those have come over his past six games, a stretch during which Yastrzemski is batting .308 (8-for-26) with nine runs and 10 RBI.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Cardinals.

Yastrzemski played the role of hero in the top of the ninth, launching a two-run home run off Giovanny Gallegos to tie the game at five apiece. The center fielder also had an RBI single in the seventh inning to bring the Giants within two runs and he now has five RBI over his last two games, to go along with four runs scored. Yastrzemski has also homered in back-to-back games after hitting just one long ball in May.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 11-3 rout of the Cardinals.

He took Genesis Cabrera deep in the sixth inning, giving Yastrzemski his first long ball in June. It's been a rough month so far for the veteran outfielder, who's batting just .179 (5-for-28) in his last 10 games, but on the season he has a respectable .767 OPS with seven homers, 18 RBI and 30 runs through 48 contests.

Yastrzemski is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Cardinals.

Yastrzemski will head to the bench as San Francisco faces southpaw Matthew Liberatore on Monday. Austin Slater will take over in center field and bat leadoff in the series opener with St. Louis.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rockies.

Austin Slater will start in center field and bat eighth for the Giants in the matinee game at Coors Field. Yastrzemski is slashing just .190/.288/.345 in 67 plate appearances since he returned May 16 from a two-week absence for a left hamstring strain.

Yastrzemski went 0-for-4 with two walks and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Rockies.

Yastrzemski was the only member of the Giants' starting lineup to fail to record a hit. He was dealing with a minor side injury Sunday that kept him out of the lineup versus the Orioles. The outfielder should be back in his usual role if the injury doesn't pop up again. He's at a .257/.319/.461 slash line with six home runs, 16 RBI, 27 runs scored and 11 doubles through 41 contests this season, and he's been solid lately by hitting safely in nine of his last 11 games.

Yastrzemski (side) is starting in center field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski will return to the lineup ahead of the Giants' three-game series in Colorado, starting in center field after missing Sunday's contest with the Orioles. The 32-year-old has recorded at least one hit in nine out of his last 10 games, batting .324 with six extra-base hits, including a homer, over that stretch.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles due to side tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The injury explains why the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski finds himself on the bench versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Tyler Wells). Kapler downplayed any concern about the injury, and with the benefit of a team off day Monday, Yastrzemski could be ready to reclaim his regular role in center field when the Giants return to action Tuesday in Colorado.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski receives most of his off days against left-handed pitchers, but he's sitting Sunday with righty Tyler Wells on the mound for Baltimore. The veteran outfielder has hits in nine of his past 10 games and has a .949 OPS during that stretch, so it's likely just a maintenance day. Blake Sabol, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will start from left to right in the outfield.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski finds himself on the bench for the start of San Francisco's homestand while the Giants oppose a left-handed starting pitcher (Rich Hill). The switch-hitting Bryce Johnson will fill in for Yastrzemski as the Giants' starting center fielder.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Brewers.

The long ball was his first in 11 games since he returned from a hamstring injury. Yastrzemski is riding a six-game hitting streak, going 8-for-22 (.364) with three extra-base hits in that span. The outfielder is slashing .265/.315/.463 with six homers, 15 RBI, 23 runs scored and nine doubles over 36 contests while seeing a near-everyday role in center field lately with the Giants facing a run of eight right-handed pitchers in a row.

Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 15-1 win over the Brewers.

Yastrzemski went 0-for-18 over his first five games back from a hamstring injury, but he's now hit safely in four straight, going 6-for-15 with two doubles in that span. The outfielder has resumed a starting role in the Giants' lineup, though he could slip into a platoon in center field once Austin Slater (hamstring) gets back. Yastrzemski's .264/.317/.450 slash line is his best since 2020, and he's added five home runs, 14 RBI, 22 runs scored and nine doubles with no stolen bases through 139 plate appearances.

Yastrzemski will be on the bench Saturday against the Marlins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski returned from a hamstring strain Tuesday and started three straight games, all against righties. He'll hit the bench against lefty Braxton Garrett, with Bryce Johnson taking over in center field.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies.

Yastrzemski will be available off the bench if called upon, but he's not penciled into the starting lineup for the series opener. He should draw the start in center field Tuesday, likely bumping Brett Wisely back to a bench role.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) told reporters Monday that he feels ready to return from the 10-day injured list, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Yastrzemski is eligible to return from the injured list now after missing all of May with his left hamstring strain, and while no move has been announced, it appears likely that the outfielder will be back with the team shortly with "no boxes to check off" according to the outfielder. If he's not active before Monday's game against the Phillies, he could be back for that series or over the weekend against the Marlins.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) has been cleared to hit and throw, and he's expected to run Tuesday, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Yastrzemski landed on the 10-day injured list May 1 due to a left hamstring strain, but he's already making solid progress in his recovery. The team has yet to reveal a concrete timetable for his return, though they'll likely have a better idea over the next few days after seeing how he responds to running.

Yastrzemski has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski said he heard a pop when he tweaked his hamstring Sunday against the Padres, so the MRI showing just a Grade 1 strain qualifies as a pleasant surprise. It's an injury which generally takes 2-4 weeks to recover from, giving Yastrzemski a good shot to make it back before the end of the month.

Yastrzemski was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Giants on Monday with a left hamstring strain.

Yastrzemski felt a pop in his hamstring while trying to make a play in the outfield during Sunday's loss to the Padres. It's not clear at this point how severe the strain is. Austin Slater could see an uptick in playing time while Yaz is out and Brett Wisely is also up for depth.

Yastrzemski will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his left hamstring strain but will likely miss time, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski felt a pop in his hamstring while attempting to field a ball in center field in the bottom of the eighth inning during Sunday's game against the Padres. He limped off the field following the play and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury. Austin Slater will likely see increased playing time until Yastrzemski is cleared to return, while Blake Wisely could remain with the club if Yastrzemski heads to the injured list.

Yastrzemski was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after exiting Sunday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski limped off the field after making a diving attempt in center field in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday, and it's unclear whether his injury will force him to miss additional time. If he's sidelined, Austin Slater and Brett Wisely would be candidates to see increased at-bats.

Yastrzemski exited Sunday's game against the Padres in the bottom of the eighth inning due to an apparent leg injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski remained in the game after crashing into the wall earlier Sunday, but he limped off the field after making a diving attempt in center field in the bottom of the eighth. He went 2-for-4 with an RBI prior to his departure, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener in Houston.

Yastrzemski (side) is back in the lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.

Yastrzemski was a late scratch from Wednesday's game due to tightness in his left side, but it's clearly nothing too concerning. He'll play center field and bat sixth in Thursday's matinee game against the Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas.

Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Cardinals due to tightness on his left side, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

The severity of Yastrzemski's injury is unknown, but it's apparently enough to keep him out of Wednesday's contest. LaMonte Wade will take his place in right field and bat sixth.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.

Yastrzemski got his night going with a solo blast in the fourth inning off of Jake Woodford to put the Giants ahead 2-1. He then added an RBI double against Ryan Helsley in the ninth and came around to score on Blake Sabol's walk-off homer. Yastrzemski now has nine hits over his last five games and is slashing a healthy .291/.315/.535 with five long balls, 13 RBI, 15 runs and a 3:21 BB:K over 89 plate appearances.

Yastrzemski will be on the bench Saturday against the Mets, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Yastrzemski will sit against southpaw David Peterson. He's had more than a platoon role thus far this season, starting against six out of eight lefties, but it's possible his playing time slips when potential platoon partner Austin Slater (hamstring) returns from the injured list. For now, it's Heliot Ramos who takes over in center field.

Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Mets.

Yastrzemski is 8-for-26 (.308) with five RBI over his last six games. The outfielder was able to contribute an RBI single in the Giants' fifth-inning rally Thursday, but they didn't score outside of that frame. Yastrzemski is up to a .268/.297/.493 slash line with four home runs, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and four doubles through 74 plate appearances. He's also been caught stealing twice without successfully stealing a base so far.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win in 11 innings over the Marlins.

Yastrzemski's second long ball in as many days provided some extra insurance for the Giants' 11th-inning lead. The outfielder is up to four long balls on the year, and he's yet to have a hitless stretch of two games. That consistency is valuable, as the Giants navigate a number of injuries to outfielders, including Mitch Haniger (oblique), Austin Slater (hamstring) and Joc Pederson (wrist). Yastrzemski is slashing .239/.271/.478 through 17 contests.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss against the Marlins.

Yastrzemski provided all of San Francisco's offense in the 4-2 loss with a two-run home run off Edward Cabrera in the first inning. It's Yastrzemski's third home run of the season and his first since April 6. He's now slashing .242/.277/.452 with seven RBI and 11 runs scored through 62 at-bats.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

With southpaw Kris Bubic toeing the rubber for the Royals, Yastrzemski will be one of several lefty-hitting Giants regulars that will take a seat in the series finale. Bryce Johnson will replace Yastrzemski in center field and will bat ninth.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-6 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 16-6 win over the White Sox.

Yastrzemski was able to contribute in the Giants' five-homer barrage, going deep in the fifth inning off White Sox starter Lance Lynn. Through six games this season, Yastrzemski is hitting .240 with two homers, three doubles, five RBI and six runs scored across 27 plate appearances. He's enjoyed an everyday role so far, though it's important to note the Giants haven't faced a left-handed starter yet.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, two RBI and three runs scored along with two walks in Monday's victory over the White Sox.

A big game for Yastrzemski on a day where the Giants were able to put across a dozen runs against the ineffective White Sox pitching staff. His homer came in the fifth inning against Michael Kopech -- one of five homers Kopech allowed -- to extend the San Francisco lead to 6-0. That homer along with an RBI double give the outfielder three RBI over the first four games, and he's slashed .357/.438/.786 over those contests.

Yastrzemski (knee) is back in the Giants' lineup Friday for their Cactus League game versus the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski had sat out the last few days with some minor right knee soreness, but he's ready to roll now. The veteran outfielder is in center field and batting leadoff Friday against Peter Lambert and the Rockies.

Yastrzemski (knee) is taking a day or two off as a precaution, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski was scratched from the lineup Tuesday due to right knee soreness, but the outfielder tells Slusser he's unconcerned about his status going forward. The 32-year-old is expected to be a regular against right-handed pitching in 2023, and the Giants aren't going to take any risks in the early part of the exhibition season.

Yastrzemski was scratched from the Giants' Cactus League lineup Tuesday, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Yaztrzemski had been scheduled to start in center field and bat third against the Padres, but now it'll be Bryce Johnson in center and hitting seventh, with Isan Diaz moving up to the No. 3 spot in the Giants' batting order. No word yet as to what is ailing Yaz.

Yastrzemski agreed to a one-year, $6.1 million contract with the Giants on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Yastrzemski's performance has slipped over the past couple years since his breakout in 2019-20, though he was still right around league average by wRC+ last season. His struggles against lefties really dragged him down, so Yastrzemski may be shielded from southpaws a bit more in 2023. Regardless he should still be in the lineup more often than not.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss against the Diamondbacks.

Yastrzemski blasted a homer off righty reliever Mark Melancon with two outs in the eighth inning to get San Francisco within five. The outfielder has hit well over his last 11 games, recording a .310 average and .738 slugging percentage with five home runs over 42 at-bats.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

He's homered four times in his last 10 games, and he's added a double in three of those contests as well. It's a strong push to the finish line for Yastrzemski, who has had his ups and downs throughout 2022. That's most evident in his .214/.306/.390 slash line, though he's added 16 homers, 30 doubles, 54 RBI, 71 runs scored and five stolen bases while providing solid defense around the Giants' outfield.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in a 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Yastrzemski doubled in the first inning and took Arizona starter Merrill Kelly 412-feet deep to center in the sixth. The 32-year-old has left the yard in three of his last five games, accumulating an 8-for-21 line with four extra-base hits, six runs and five RBI during the hot streak.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored Thursday against the Rockies.

Yastrzemski laced a double in his first plate appearance and came around to score. He added a solo home run in the sixth inning, his 14th of the season. Yastrzemski had gone 33 games without a home run, but he now has two home runs across his last three starts -- aided by Coors Field. For the season, he has a .210/.303/.377 line across 508 plate appearances.

Yastrzemski isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Yastrzemski will take a breather after going 3-for-9 with a home run and three RBI over the last two games against Colorado. Austin Slater will fill in at center field and bat sixth while Yastrzemski rests.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, two total RBI and two total runs Monday in a 10-7 extra-inning victory versus the Rockies.

Yastrzemski swatted one of two San Francisco homers in the win, slugging a 430-foot solo shot to center field in the fourth inning. He also knocked in a run with a single in the fifth. This was his first game with multiple RBI since Aug. 12. It was a much-needed positive performance for Yastrzemski after he had gone 0-for-12 with five strikeouts over his previous five games.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will sit for the second game in a row while the Dodgers bring another lefty (Andrew Heaney) to the hill for the series finale. Lewis Brinson will man center field in Yastrzemski's stead.

Yastrzemski will hit the bench Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski has had more than a platoon role for most of the season, but his off day here against Julio Urias means he's now sat against six of the last eight lefties the Giants have faced. Lewis Brinson will get the start in center field.

Yastrzemski isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Yastrzemski started against a pair of left-handed pitchers this week but will get a breather with southpaw Wade Miley on the mound Sunday. Lewis Brinson is starting in center field and leading off.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski will come off the bench for a second straight game since a lefty (Tyler Anderson) will start Tuesday for Los Angeles. Lewis Brinson will take over in center field and bat leadoff for the Giants.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Dodgers, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Yastrzemski will begin Monday's contest on the bench as the Dodgers will put southpaw Andrew Heaney on the mound to start the game. Lewis Brinson will take his spot in center for the second straight game and bat leadoff for the Giants.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench for the series finale with the Phillies bringing southpaw Ranger Suarez to the hill. The righty-hitting Lewis Brinson steps in for Yastrzemski as the Giants' starting center fielder.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Diego, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski has a .303 OPS and 36.4 percent strikeout rate over his past 15 games and will head to the bench Tuesday with southpaw Blake Snell pitching for the Padres. Austin Slater will take over in center field and bat leadoff for the Giants.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Tigers.

This was Yastrzemski's first multi-hit effort since Aug. 12, though he picked up his second stolen base in his last three games. He's gone just 3-for-36 with no extra-base hits in his last 11 contests, lowering his slash line to .211/.310/.377 with 12 home runs, 44 RBI, 54 runs scored and a career-high five steals through 111 games this year.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-8 extra-innings win over the Rockies.

Yastrzemski singled and stole second base in the seventh inning before scoring on an Evan Longoria grand slam. In the 11th, Yastrzemski was the initial runner and scored on a Wilmer Flores sacrifice fly, which stood as the winning run. Over his previous eight games, Yastrzemski was mired in an 0-for-26 slump, during which he posted a 4:12 BB:K. He's down to a .208/.306/.376 slash line with 12 home runs, 44 RBI, 53 runs scored and four steals through 109 contests, and it doesn't appear the slump has cost him much playing time -- he's still manager Gave Kapler's preferred center fielder versus right-handed pitchers.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski started the past 11 games and will head to the bench for Wednesday's contest. Austin Slater will receive a rare start against a right-handed pitcher with Zach Davies on the mound for Arizona.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Athletics.

Yastrzemski had gone 15 contests since his last homer or multi-hit effort. He ended both droughts Sunday, taking A's starter Adrian Martinez deep in the third inning before tacking on another long ball against reliever Austin Pruitt in the eighth. Prior to the All-Star break, Yastrzemski was seeing close to an everyday role, but he's slipped into a platoon role again amid his slump. The outfielder is slashing .225/.319/.402 with 11 homers, 41 RBI, 46 runs scored and three stolen bases through 360 plate appearances. He should continue to play versus most right-handed pitchers, though the Giants' lefty-heavy outfield means he'll also draw in versus the occasional southpaw.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The Dodgers will send out a third consecutive left-handed pitcher (Julio Urias), and Yastrzemski will hit the bench for the second straight game as a result. Luis Gonzalez, Bryce Johnson and Austin Slater will start from left to right in the outfield.

Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski started the last three games and went 1-for-9 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts. Although Thursday's start came against a left-handed pitcher, he'll get a day off with southpaw Drew Smyly on the mound for the Cubs on Saturday. Austin Slater is starting in center field and batting second.

Yastrzemski (calf) is starting in center field and batting seventh Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Yastrzemski will return to the lineup after missing the last three games with a sore calf. The outfielder has gone 1-for-9 with a strikeout over four games since the All-Star break.

Yastrzemski (calf) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski is dealing with calf soreness and has been out of the lineup since Friday, though he may not have started Tuesday regardless of the injury since lefty Tyler Gilbert is pitching for Arizona. The calf doesn't appear to be a serious concern since Yastrzemski made an appearance off the bench Monday. Austin Slater will man center field and bat leadoff.

Yastrzemski (calf) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks

A sore calf prevented Yastrzemski from playing the last two days, and it will keep him out of the starting lineup for a third day in a row.

Yastrzemski was unavailable for Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to a sore calf, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski's exclusion from the starting lineup wasn't a significant surprise since the Giants were facing a left-handed pitcher, but the team wanted to avoid using him off the bench due to his calf issue. However, manager Gabe Kapler hopes Yastrzemski will be available for the Giants' upcoming series in Arizona.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski is sitting for the second straight game with southpaw Clayton Kershaw on the mound for Los Angeles. Austin Slater will start in center field Sunday for San Francisco.

Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski drew starts against left-handed pitchers in two of the last three games, but he'll take a seat with southpaw Julio Urias on the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday. Austin Slater is taking over in center field and leading off.

Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Yastrzemski started the last three games and went 4-for-10 with a homer, two doubles, four RBI, two runs and two stolen bases, but he'll get a breather with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee. Austin Slater is starting in center field and leading off.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Friday's 8-5 win over the Brewers.

Yastrzemski delivered the biggest hit of the game, a walkoff grand slam against Brewers closer Josh Hader. The homer was Yastrzemski's first since June 26 and his ninth of the campaign. He's posted three multi-hit efforts in his last seven games, going 8-for-25 (.320) in that span. For the season, the outfielder is slashing .236/.335/.416 with 38 RBI, 41 runs scored and three stolen bases in 313 plate appearances.

Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Brewers.

All three of Yastrzemski's stolen bases this year have come in July. The outfielder walked, stole second, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a passed ball in the third inning, then stole third as the ghost runner in the 10th. He's gone 7-for-42 (.167) in 14 games in July, which has seen him occasionally sit out versus left-handed pitchers. For the season, Yastrzemski is slashing .232/.331/.403 with eight home runs, 34 RBI and 40 runs scored in 79 contests.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski will once again take a seat with Arizona sending out a left-handed pitcher in Dallas Keuchel. Austin Slater will man center field and bat leadoff Tuesday for the Giants.

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

Yastrzemski went 0-for-6 with a run and three strikeouts over the last two games and will retreat to the bench with left-hander Blake Snell on the mound Friday. Austin Slater is starting in center field and leading off.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Arizona, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski is 1-for-12 in his past four contests and will sit against a left-handed pitcher (Tyler Gilbert) for the second straight game. Austin Slater will start in center field and bat leadoff for San Francisco.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Yastrzemski does not sit much, but he will get a day off after starting 13 straight games. Some extra time could help, as Yastrzemski went just 8-for-60 (.133) over his last 16 games.

Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox.

Yastrzemski has gone consecutive games without a hit for the first time since June 18-20, but he's drawn three walks to keep his on-base skills intact. The outfielder also picked up his first steal of the year this season -- he was caught in his only previous attempt on Opening Day. The 31-year-old has a .238/.342/.414 slash line with eight home runs, 31 RBI, 36 runs scored and 16 doubles through 67 contests. Yastrzemski has seen a near-everyday role in the outfield lately, and it doesn't appear he's at risk of losing playing time since LaMonte Wade returned earlier in the week.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 10-3 loss to the Reds on Sunday.

Yastrzemski's fourth inning blast off Tyler Mahle gives him eight home runs on the season to go along with 28 RBI and a .781 OPS. The veteran left-handed bat had been ice cold with a .159/.247/.341 slash line in June. Giants manager Gabe Kapler continues to slot him into the two-hole.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Atlanta.

Yastrzemski has a pair of extra-base hits (one homer, one double) in his last two games after snapping an 0-for-9 skid. The outfielder is slashing .256/.363/.446 with seven home runs, 26 RBI, 34 runs scored and 16 doubles in 59 contests overall. With Luis Gonzalez (back) landing on the injured list, Yastrzemski may be in line for an uptick in playing time against southpaws in addition to his starting role versus right-handers.

Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday's game against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Left-hander Jose Quintana is starting for Pittsburgh on Saturday, so Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last four games. Austin Slater is starting in center field and leading off.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski has a .724 OPS through 12 games in June and will take a seat Tuesday with lefty Kris Bubic on the mound for Kansas City. Austin Slater will man center field and bat leadoff.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Dodgers.

Entering Sunday, Yastrzemski was 0-for-10 with five strikeouts across his last three games. It didn't take long for him to snap the slump, as he homered in the first inning for what was the final run of the contest. He also snapped a seven-game RBI drought Sunday. For the season, he's posted a .275/.377/.467 slash line with six home runs, 22 RBI, 30 runs scored and 14 doubles while going 0-for-1 in stolen base attempts through 50 games.

Yastrzemski is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski will head to the bench with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the hill for the Dodgers. He could appear off the bench as a pinch hitter once a righty comes into the game.

Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Rockies.

Yastrsemki was the only Giant to record multiple hits in the contest. Prior to Wednesday, he was mired in an 0-for-11 skid with two walks and five strikeouts, so it was encouraging to see him snap the slump. The outfielder has posted a solid .288/.395/.471 slash line with five home runs, 21 RBI, 29 runs scored and 13 doubles, though he was also caught stealing on his only attempt through 46 games this year.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, five RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's 15-6 win over Miami.

Yastrzemski belted a three-run homer in the second inning before adding a two-run double in the seventh. Over his previous 13 games, the 31-year-old had just three RBI despite posting a .953 OPS. He's now slashing .297/.405/.493 with 21 RBI and 17 extra-base hits through 168 plate appearances.

Yastrzemski will sit Tuesday against Philadelphia, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski has had more than a platoon role this season, but when he does hit the bench, it usually comes against lefties like Tuesday's starter Ranger Suarez. He'll get the day off as Stuart Fairchild starts in center field and Heliot Ramos starts in right.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Mets.

Yastrzemski helped the Giants build an extensive lead early in the game, as he belted his fourth home run of the season in the second inning. Three of those long balls have come in 16 games since May 8, and he's also recorded 11 RBI and 16 runs scored in that span. Overall, Yastrzemski has maintained a .309/.409/.500 line -- good for a 161 wRC+ -- across 132 plate appearances.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a double, three walks and three runs Tuesday in the Giants' 13-12 win over the Mets.

Yastrzemski's two-out walk in the ninth inning helped keep the Giants alive before he scored the game-tying run on Joc Pederson's base hit. The outfielder will head into Wednesday's series finale riding an eight-game hitting streak during which he's slashed .462/.545/.808.

Yastrzemski isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski has drawn three starts against left-handed pitchers since the start of May, but he'll get a breather with southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound Friday. Austin Slater will start in center field and lead off.

Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Rockies.

Yastrzemski hit fifth Tuesday, and he's started to bounce around the order as the Giants approach full health. The outfielder turned in arguably his most productive game of the year with his first multi-hit effort since May 7. It was his first game with multiple extra-base hits of the year. The 31-year-old outfielder has been solid with a .281/.371/.438 slash line, three home runs, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored and five doubles through 105 plate appearances this season.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly in Monday's 7-6 victory against the Rockies.

Yastrzemski drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to give San Francisco a two-run lead, but Colorado tied the score in the bottom of that frame. The outfielder then swatted a solo homer in the top of the ninth inning, and that held up as the winning run when Camilo Doval closed out the Rockies in the home half of the frame. Yastrzemski's long ball was just his third of the season after he left the yard a career-high 25 times in 2021.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two walks in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals.

Yastrzemski put the Giants ahead for the first time with a sacrifice fly to plate Luis Gonzalez in the second inning. In the sixth, Yastrzemski took Cardinals reliever Genesis Cabrera yard for what was the game-winning hit. Through five games in May, Yastrzemski is 6-for-16 with three RBI and two runs scored. The outfielder is up to a .295/.371/.410 slash line with two homers, six RBI and eight runs scored in 19 contests overall.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Thursday's 7-1 loss to the Cardinals.

Yastrzemski was sidelined from April 24 to May 4 on the COVID-19 injured list, but it hasn't slowed him down at the plate. He's 10-for-23 (.435) across his last six contests. The outfielder should be expected to hit leadoff at least against most right-handed pitchers. He's slashing .283/.356/.358 with a home run, four RBI, six runs scored and a double in 59 plate appearances this season. With Yastrzemski and Joc Pederson (groin) both in the lineup again, Austin Slater's playing time is likely to see a steep decline.

Yastrzemski (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and is starting in center field and batting sixth Wednesday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

The 31-year-old has been sidelined since testing positive for COVID-19 on April 24, and he'll rejoin the lineup Wednesday after clearing all the necessary protocols. Prior to the absence Yastrzemski had .267/.340/.356 slash line with one home run, three RBI and six runs in 14 games.

Yastrzemski (illness) is likely to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski has been out since testing positive for COVID-19 on April 24, but he cleared MLB's testing protocols and rejoined the team over the weekend. The 31-year-old has been ramping up his baseball work over the past couple days and could return to action for Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers.

Yastrzemski (illness) has returned to San Francisco, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski was quarantining in Washington after testing positive for COVID-19 during the Giants' road series against the Nationals, but his return to the Bay Area suggests that he's trending in the right direction. It's not yet clear when he'll rejoin the team or return to game action, but Luis Gonzalez and Austin Slater should continue to see most of the playing time in center field while Yastrzemski is sidelined.

The Giants placed Yastrzemski (illness) on the COVID-19-related injured list Monday.

Yastrzemski was revealed to have tested positive for the virus shortly before Sunday's 12-3 win over the Nationals, and while he was out of the lineup for that game, the Giants waited a day before officially moving him off the active roster. San Francisco recalled utility man Luke Williams from Triple-A Sacramento to provide an extra bat off the bench while Yastrzemski recovers from the virus.

Yastrzemski was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday after testing positive for the virus, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The 31-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and will now be unavailable until he clears MLB's testing protocols. Luis Gonzalez, who was called up Friday and made his first start of the season Saturday, could have an expanded role in Yastrzemski's absence.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Mets.

Yastrzemski reached base on a bunt single in his first plate appearance, but he waited for his final at-bat to take Carlos Carrasco yard. It was Yastrzemski's first homer of the season and only his second extra-base hit across 44 plate appearances. Nevertheless, he's shown signs of coming alive at the plate, recording at least one knock in three of his last four games and multiple hits in consecutive starts.

Yastrzemski isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski started each of the last two games and went 3-for-9 with a double, a run and an RBI. Austin Slater will take his place in center field and lead off Wednesday with left-hander Sean Manaea on the mound for San Diego.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Miami, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Yastrzemski is 0-for-5 with a walk to begin the season and will take a seat with southpaw Trevor Rogers starting Sunday's series finale. Heliot Ramos, Mauricio Dubon and Austin Slater will start from left to right in the outfield for San Francisco.

Yastrzemski (quadriceps) is starting Saturday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski was removed from Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Royals due to right quadriceps tightness, but he'll return to game action after missing several days. In spite of his absence, it seems likely that he'll be ready for Opening Day against the Marlins on April 8.

Manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that Yastrzemski (quadriceps) could be ready to rejoin the Giants' Cactus League lineup over the weekend, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The Giants have been hit hard by the injury bug as spring training winds down, as both Evan Longoria (finger) and LaMonte Wade (knee) have gotten hurt this week and will begin the season on the injured list. Meanwhile, Yastrzemski and Brandon Belt (knee) are in the day-to-day category, with the availability of both players for the start of the regular season likely hinging on them getting back to the lineup this weekend or early next week. Yastrzemski exited Tuesday's game against the Royals with right quad tightness, but at this stage, the Giants don't seem to be viewing the injury as a major concern.

Yastrzemski exited Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Royals with right quadriceps tightness, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Manager Gabe Kapler said Yastrzemski's removal from the contest was precautionary, and at this point the outfielder isn't scheduled to undergo an MRI. The 31-year-old could be back in action within a couple days if the injury doesn't linger.

Yastrzemski and the Giants agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $3.7 million deal to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Yastrzemski is entering his first year of arbitration in 2022 after three seasons as a regular in the San Francisco lineup. Though his batting average and on-base percentage took a steady dive in 2021 compared to the previous two years, Yastrzemski was able to maintain his slugging production (25 home runs) while relying on a heavy volume of plate appearances to finish with 75 runs, 71 RBI and four stolen bases. He may sit more frequently against left-handed pitching in 2022, but Yastrzemski should continue to find himself in a prominent spot in the lineup versus righties.

Yastrzemski isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench with southpaw Julio Urias starting for the Dodgers. Darin Ruf, Kris Bryant and Austin Slater will start in the outfield from left to right.

Yastrzemski is not in Thursday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Left-hander Madison Bumgarner will be on the mound for Arizona, so Yastrzemski will hit the bench. Darin Ruf enters the lineup in left field and will hit second.

Yastrzemski (knee) is starting Sunday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski sat out the past two games while dealing with right knee soreness, though he did deliver a two-RBI single and steal a base while serving as a pinch hitter Saturday. The 31-year-old currently has a five-game hit streak in which he is 5-for-15 with two homers, nine RBI and three runs scored.

Yastrzemski (knee) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Yastrzemski was pulled from Friday's contest due to soreness in his right knee, and he won't be in the starting nine Saturday. Steven Duggar will man center field for the Giants.

Yastrzemski was removed from Friday's game against the Rockies due to right knee soreness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, a walk and a strikeout to begin Friday's contest, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the ninth inning. He's considered day-to-day, and Steven Duggar and Austin Slater could see increased playing time if the 31-year-old is forced to miss additional time.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Thursday's loss to San Diego.

Yastrzemski got the Giants on the board with a blast off Yu Darvish to cut San Diego's lead to 4-2. It was the 24th homer of the year for Yastrzemski, who has driven in four runs over his last three contests.

Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 on Saturday and is hitting .229 in 35 at-bats since the beginning of September. Austin Slater is playing center field and batting second with lefty Max Fried on the mound for Atlanta.

Yastrzemski (elbow) is starting in right field and batting sixth Saturday versus Atlanta, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Yastrzemski has been out of the lineup since being hit by a pitch on the elbow Tuesday, though he still appeared as a pinch hitter over the past few days. The 31-year-old has a .250/.385/.500 slash line with two homers, two doubles, five walks, six RBI and seven runs through 15 games in September.

Yastrzemski (elbow) is not starting Friday against Atlanta, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The outfielder is out of the lineup for the third day in a row, though he did make a pinch-hit appearance in each of the previous two games, which is a strong indication that he'll be available off the bench again Friday. Darin Ruf, Kris Bryant and LaMonte Wade will start in the outfield from left to right.

Yastrzemski (elbow) isn't starting Thursday against the Padres, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Padres due to a bruised elbow, but he still appeared off the bench and went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter. He'll likely be available off the bench if needed Thursday, but Darin Ruf, Kris Bryant and LaMonte Wade will start in the outfield from left to right.

Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Padres with a bruised elbow, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch on the elbow Tuesday, and he'll sit out at least one game after initially being penciled in to start. Steven Duggar will take over in center field for the Giants.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-1 win over San Diego.

The outfielder went deep in the fourth inning off San Diego starter Yu Darvish. Yastrzemski hasn't been able to make a big impact in September, hitting .241 (7-for-29) with two home runs, six RBI and seven runs scored in 11 games. With a .222/.306/.456 slash line through 483 plate appearances, he's had to rely on solid power-hitting (23 homers, 25 doubles, .234 ISO) to be effective. Expect Yastrzemski to work in a strong-side platoon role in center field with Austin Slater and Steven Duggar taking the weak side.

Yastrzemski will sit Sunday against the Cubs.

Yastrzemski hits the bench against lefty Justin Steele, as he'd done against seven of the previous eight southpaws the Giants faced. Austin Slater (concussion) returns from the injured list to start in center field, while Kris Bryant (wrist) will start in right.

Yastrzemski (ankle) will bat eighth and play center field Friday against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski left Wednesday's game against the Rockies with a bruised right ankle but is ready to go following Thursday's off day. He finds himself near the back of the lineup after struggling to a .212/.278/.424 slash line over his last 23 games.

Yastrzemski was removed from Wednesday's win over the Rockies with a right ankle contusion, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski fouled a ball off his foot during the eighth inning and initially remained in the game to run the bases after earning a walk, but he didn't take the field for the bottom of the frame. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day and will have Thursday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing additional action.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, three RBI, two runs and a walk in Tuesday's win versus the Rockies.

The outfielder returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing Monday's contest with an illness. Yastrzemski went deep in the seventh inning for his 22nd home run of the season, driving in teammate Evan Longoria in the process. He later singled in Longoria in the ninth inning. In his last seven games leading into Monday, he had struggled to a .167 batting average with one extra-base hit and no RBI. The home run set a new career high for the 31-year-old, but his batting average of .222 is a career low.

Yastrzemski (illness) will bat seventh and play right field Tuesday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski was scratched from Monday's lineup due to an illness, but the issue was evidently a minor one. He's been struggling at the plate recently, going just 3-for-22 over his last seven games, but a trip to Coors Field should certainly help him get back on track.

Yastrzemski was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Rockies due to a non-COVID illness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

It's not yet clear whether Yastrzemski will be available off the bench as he deals with a stomach illness. Steven Duggar, Mauricio Dubon and Kris Bryant will start in the outfield from left to right.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers.

The outfielder had gone just 1-for-19 across his last six games while striking out seven times, so it was a positive sign to see him reach base multiple times. Yastrzemski has struggled at the dish this year with a .220/.302/.450 slash line, but he's swatted 21 home runs with 52 RBI, 64 runs scored and three stolen bases in 460 plate appearances. With Austin Slater (concussion) on the injured list, Yastrzemski doesn't have a natural platoon partner in center field -- he'll likely split time with Steven Duggar, while Kris Bryant or Mauricio Dubon could also start there against southpaws.

Yastrzemski will sit Saturday against lefty Julio Urias and the Dodgers.

Yastrzemski appears to be in something close to a true platoon at the moment, as he's started against just two of the 10 lefties the Giants have faced since the start of August. Austin Slater will be the center fielder in his absence.

Yastrzemski isn't starting Thursday's game against the Brewers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Yastrzemski will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 1-for-13 with four strikeouts across his last four appearances. Mauricio Dubon will start in center field and bat eighth.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Yastrzemski started the last nine games and will receive a day off after going 8-for-33 with a .697 OPS during that stretch. Austin Slater will man center field Wednesday for the Giants.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Braves.

Yastrzemski took Richard Rodriguez's very first offering deep to center field for a solo shot in the seventh inning Saturday night, then plated another run with an RBI double in the eighth. While this has been a bit of a disappointing season for the outfielder average-wise, Yastrzemski has been hot in his last eight games, hitting .333 with three home runs.

Yastrzemski went went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer Tuesday against the Mets.

Yastrzemski took Tylor Megill yard in the second inning to log his 20th homer of the season. After logging only one extra-base hit in a 15-game span from Aug. 3 to Aug. 18, Yastrzemski has now gone deep in two of his last three starts. Overall, he's hitting .220/.307/.458 across 423 plate appearances on the campaign.

Yastrzemski is not starting Saturday's game against the Athletics, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski, hitting .188 with a home run and three RBI in his last 10 games, takes a seat with lefty Sean Manaea on the hill for Oakland. Austin Slater is starting in center field and batting leadoff Saturday.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 loss to Oakland.

Dropped to ninth in the order after a 3-for-25 skid in his previous eight games, Yastrzemski delivered one of five hits and the lone run for San Francisco in the loss. The outfielder hasn't quite had it at the plate throughout 2021, slashing .219/.308/.454 with 19 homers, 48 RBI, 59 runs scored and three stolen bases. It's unclear how long he'll remain near the bottom of the lineup -- at this point, he's only playing the strong side of a platoon as Austin Slater typically starts in center field versus southpaws.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Monday against the Mets, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Yastrzemski will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games as the Giants load up on right-handed bats with southpaw Rich Hill pitching for the Mets. Austin Slater will start in center field and bat leadoff.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over Colorado.

Yastrzemski singled and stole second before scoring on a Curt Casali single in the fifth inning. Never a big speed threat, Yastrzemski is up to three stolen bases this season. He's added 18 home runs, 47 RBI, 58 runs scored and three triples while slashing .223/.311/.458 in 402 plate appearances. The outfielder is likely to see the strong side of a platoon with Austin Slater in center field now that the Giants are back to full health among their hitters.

Yastrzemski will sit Saturday against the Rockies, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Yastrzemski appears to be slipping into a platoon role, as he's now been on the bench against three of the last four lefties the Giants have faced, including Saturday's starter Kyle Freeland. Austin Slater starts in center field, with Kris Bryant in right.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

The Giants are stocking up on right-handed bats with southpaw Brett Anderson on the hill, so Yastrzemski will slide to the bench as a result. Yastrzemski's absence from the lineup may also be part of a pre-planned maintenance plan, as the 30-year-old recently missed three consecutive games with a hamstring issue before returning to action Friday.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) went 1-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Milwaukee.

After being out of the lineup for two games with hamstring tightness, the outfielder returned to the lineup Friday. Yastrzemski batted sixth and played center field -- both are rather uncommon, as he's usually hit second and patrolled right field, but manager Gabe Kapler seems to want to keep LaMonte Wade in the lineup. With versatility a theme throughout San Francisco's roster, Yastrzemski should find a spot in the lineup most days as long as he's hitting, but he's gone just 10-for-55 (.182) in 17 games since July 20.

Yastrzemski is starting Friday against the Brewers after being absent from the lineup during the previous two games because of right hamstring tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to the hamstring issue. He remained out of the starting nine Thursday, though he did enter the game as a pinch hitter late in the contest. The issue appears to have subsided, as he'll bat sixth and man center field Friday.

Yastrzemski (hamstring) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to right hamstring tightness, and he'll remain on the bench for Thursday's series finale. Whether he's able to serve as a pinch hitter remains to be seen, but LaMonte Wade will take over in right field while Alex Dickerson starts in left.

Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks with a tight right hamstring, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski should be considered day-to-day until the Giants provide an update on the condition of his hamstring. Thairo Estrada enters the lineup to play right field and bat eighth.

Yastrzemski is not starting Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

A .180 hitter in 89 at-bats against left-handed pitching this season, Yastrzemski takes a seat with southpaw Madison Bumgarner on the bump for Arizona. Austin Slater is playing right field and batting leadoff Tuesday.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Monday's 11-8 extra-inning win over Arizona.

The outfielder opened the scoring with his second homer in as many games in the third inning. Yastrzemski is up to 18 long balls on the year, but his .227/.321/.483 slash line leaves plenty to be desired. He hit leadoff Monday with LaMonte Wade (back) sidelined, but Yastrzemski has more often hit third or second this season.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 8-6 win over Houston.

Yastrzemski may be breaking out of his recent slump, going 4-for-17 across his last four games, including Saturday's homer and a double. He's been less than spectacular for more of 2021 with a .227/.320/.476 slash line across 359 plate appearances, the lowest marks of his three years in the major.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Friday's loss against the Astros.

Yastrzemski recorded his first multi-hit game since July 18 and his first extra-base hit since July 7, but the outfielder continues to slump and only has three hits over his last 26 at-bats. He has slashed a meager .236/.300/.483 across 97 plate appearances this month.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Yastrzemski will head to the bench for the first time since July 5, allowing LaMonte Wade to pick up a start in right field. The 30-year-old has gone 3-for-25 over the past six games to drop his season average to .229, but all three of those hits have gone for extra bases (two home runs, one triple).

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in a 4-2 win against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Yastrzemski gave San Francisco an early lead with his first-inning blast off Los Angeles starter Julio Urias though he was held at bay in his other three at-bats. The late bloomer has now connected on four long balls in his last six games to bring his season total to 16, however his .236/.332/.493 slash line is a step back from last season's breakout marks.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday.

The right fielder drilled a 398-foot shot with a runner aboard in the fifth inning to give the Giants what looked to be a sturdy five-run lead. The homer was Yastrzemski's 15th of the campaign, and he is on pace to easily surpass his current career high of 21 long balls set in 2019. Though he is batting only .236 this season, Yastrzemski has complemented the homer total with 20 doubles, 47 runs and 40 RBI.

Yastrzemski went 0-for-5 with a stolen base in Monday's 7-2 win over the Giants.

Yastrzemski's only time reaching base was due to a fielder's choice and he ended up swiping second base before the inning concluded. The 30-year-old has put up a pair of two-hit performances as well as a pair of goose eggs at the plate in four games since the All-Star break. For the year, he's slashing .235/.334/.478 with 14 homers, 38 RBI, 46 runs scored and a 34:67 BB:K over 314 plate appearances. He's on pace for his lowest batting average since entering the big leagues in 2019, largely in part because of his .260 BABIP.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a walk and four RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over St. Louis.

Yastrzemski accounted for the first run of the game with a fourth-inning solo homer to right field. He broke things open for the Giants in the seventh, slugging a three-run shot that expanded their lead to six runs. Through 11 games in July, he is slashing .325/.404/.650 with four homers and 11 runs batted in.

Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with an RBI and scored twice in Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals.

The outfielder scored San Francisco's first run of the game in the third inning. Later, he brought the Giants within two via a run-scoring single in the eighth, and he subsequently came around to score the team's final run. Yastrzemski's three-hit effort was his first this season. Despite the productive performance, he is still slashing a disappointing .231/.331/.475 overall.

Yastrzemski isn't starting Monday's game against the Cardinals, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Yastrzemski had drawn four consecutive starts, and he went 4-for-16 with two home runs, four RBI, three runs and two walks during that time. He'll get a breather while Jaylin Davis starts in right field and bats seventh.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run, a walk and two strikeouts in a 6-5 win over Arizona on Saturday.

Yastrzemski opened the scoring with his two-run homer off Arizona starter Jake Faria in the third and later walked and scored the game-tying run in the eighth. He's gone 4-for-12 with two home runs in the first three games of the weekend series with Arizona.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-3 loss to Arizona on Thursday.

Yastrzemski opened the scoring with his first inning home run and walked in the eighth for his first times on base in nearly a week. Despite a low .224 average, Yastrzemski sports an above average .804 OPS thanks to 64% of his hits going for extra bases.

Yastrzemski (shin) is starting in right field and batting second Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski sat out Tuesday's game against the Dodgers after suffering a right shin bruise a day prior, but he'll rejoin the lineup following Wednesday's scheduled off day. The 30-year-old finished June 0-for-11 with five strikeouts over the past three contests, and he'll attempt to get back on track after posting a .958 OPS across his first 14 games of the month.

Yastrzemski (shin) is expected to rejoin the Giants lineup in Thursday's series opener in Arizona, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski sustained a bruised right shin in Monday's loss to the Dodgers that left him unavailable for Tuesday's series finale, but he looks like he'll be ready to play coming out of Wednesday's off day. The 30-year-old's expected return is welcome news after the Giants lost another outfielder (Mike Tauchman) to a knee injury in Tuesday's 3-1 loss.

Yastrzemski (shin) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski suffered a bruised right shin when he fouled a pitch off himself Monday and will be sidelined for at least one game. The 30-year-old will also have Wednesday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before missing additional time, so it's not a major surprise to see the Giants expressing caution. Mike Tauchman will start in right field Tuesday in his place.

Yastrzemski was diagnosed with a right shin contusion and is considered day-to-day after he exited Monday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers in the seventh inning, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski was in pain after he fouled a ball off himself in the top of the seventh, but he was able to stay in the game and completed the at-bat by striking out swinging. The Giants pulled him from the contest in the next half inning, with Mike Tauchman stepping in for Yastrzemski in right field. Fortunately for Yastrzemski, X-rays conducted after the game cleared him of structural damage, but he won't be a lock to rejoin the lineup in Tuesday's series finale.

Yastrzemski was removed from Monday's game against the Dodgers after fouling a pitch off his right shin, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle repots.

Yastrzemski initially stayed in the game, but he was later removed in the seventh inning after it became obvious he was still in pain. He'll be considered day-to-day until more details become available.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-7 with a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Angels.

Yastrzemski accounted for the Giants only run in the opening nine frames when he slugged his 10th home run of the season in the fifth inning. The performance continued his hot streak at the plate, as he now has four long balls in his last eight starts. In that same span, he's delivered 12 RBI and 11 runs scored. For the season, Yastrzemski is hitting .233/.333/.490 across 237 plate appearances.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two total runs scored in Sunday's 11-2 win over Philadelphia.

In his last six games, Yastrzemski has gone 8-for-24 (.333) with three homers, 11 RBI and eight runs scored. It appears the outfielder may be breaking out of his season-long slump. The 30-year-old has a .232/.339/.479 slash line, nine homers, 26 RBI and 33 runs scored across 225 plate appearances overall.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 13-6 loss to the Phillies.

He took Aaron Nola deep in the first inning, staking the Giants to a 2-1 lead, but San Francisco's offense simply couldn't keep pace. It's Yastrzemski's second long ball in nine games since returning from a thumb injury, a stretch during which he's batting .290 (9-for-31), but on the season the 30-year-old has a .233/.341/.481 slash line with eight homers and 24 RBI through 54 contests.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Tuesday's victory over the Diamondbacks.

Yastrzemski came to the plate with the bases loaded and the Giants down by three runs in the eighth inning Tuesday. He turned around the game with one swing, drilling a long ball to right field to provide the winning margin and hand Arizona its 21st straight road loss. The round tripper was Yastrzemski's first since May 17, a span of 18 games.

Yastrzemski will be on the bench for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Yastrzemski started the first game of the day after being activated from the injured list, going hitless in three at-bats. Lamonte Wade will start in right field for the nightcap.

Yastrzemski (thumb) was activated from the injured list Saturday. He will play in right field and bat second in the first game of a doubleheader versus Washington.

Yastrzemski spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list while dealing with a sprained thumb. He was appointed the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader, but it's a given he'll remain on the roster going forward as a near-everyday option in right field.

Yastrzemski (thumb) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The 30-year-old landed on the injured list June 2 and will rejoin the active roster after being sidelined for the 10-day minimum. Yastrzemski was 3-for-14 with two doubles and four walks over his last five games before suffering the sprained right thumb.

Yastrzemski (thumb) is on track to return during the Giants' weekend series against the Nationals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski has been on the 10-day IL with a sprained right thumb since June 3, but he could return when he's first eligible. The team doesn't plan to push him if his thumb is still bothering him this weekend, but the outfielder is getting close to returning.

Yastrzemski was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a sprained right thumb, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

The 30-year-old suffered the injury Tuesday against the Angels and will be sidelined for at least the next nine days since the move was backdated to Wednesday. Austin Slater and Steven Duggar figure to see increased playing time in the outfield while Yastrzemski is unavailable.

Yastrzemski had X-rays come back negative after leaving Tuesday's game against the Angels and was diagnosed with a sprained right thumb, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

The 30-year-old sustained the injury when his glove hand collided with the bricks above the padding of the right field wall while attempting a leaping catch. The severity of the sprain remains unclear, though it wouldn't be a major surprise if Yastrzemski requires a stint on the injured list.

Yastrzemski was removed from Tuesday's game against the Angels with an apparent right hand injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 30-year-old suffered the injury when attempting a leaping catch at the wall in right field, and his gloved right hand collided with the brick wall above the padding. Yastrzemski initially remained in the contest but was seen shaking out his hand before being removed. He'll have Wednesday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing more time.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski started the past 13 games and will receive Sunday off with southpaw Clayton Kershaw starting for the Dodgers. Austin Slater, Steven Duggar and Mike Tauchman will start from left to right in the outfield in the series finale for the Giants.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Reds.

Yastrzemski left the yard in the top of the fifth inning to push San Francisco's lead to four. The right fielder has now homered in back-to-back games, totaling six homers to go along with 11 RBI and one stolen base over 31 contests on the season.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Pirates.

Yastrzemski was held out of Saturday's lineup due to side soreness after he collided with the scoreboard Friday, but he gave the Giants some insurance with his fifth homer of the season Sunday. The 30-year-old is now slashing .215/.311/.477 with 16 extra-base hits, 13 runs and 10 RBI this year.

Yastrzemski (side) is starting in right field and batting second Sunday at Pittsburgh, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

The 30-year-old was withheld from Saturday's starting nine while dealing with some side soreness from a collision with the scoreboard Friday, but he'll rejoin the lineup for the series finale. Yastrzemski is 5-for-18 with three doubles, a triple, two RBI and a run over his past five games.

Yastrzemski's absence from the lineup Saturday against the Pirates is due to side soreness, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Yastrzemski suffered the injury when he crashed into the scoreboard during Friday's contest. He's not expected to miss an extended period. Darin Ruf will be the right fielder in his absence Saturday.

Yastrzemski will sit Saturday against the Pirates, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Yastrzemski has had a near-everyday role when healthy this season, but his occasional off days have all come against southpaws like Saturday's starter Tyler Anderson. Darin Ruf gets the start in right field in his absence.

Yastrzemski (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Yastrzemski isn't in Friday's lineup against the Padres, but he'll be available off the bench. Mike Tauchman will start in right field and bat eighth. However, manager Gabe Kapler expects Yastrzemski to return to the lineup for the next two games, Slusser reports.

Manager Gabe Kapler said Yastrzemski (oblique) could return from the 10-day injured list as early as Friday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 30-year-old is first eligible to be activated Friday, so it appears he's expected to spend the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Yastrzemski was expected to miss five or six games after being diagnosed with a mild oblique strain, but the Giants opted to provide some extra recovery time and move him to the injured list.

Yastrzemski (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to April 26.

The 30-year-old was diagnosed with a mild strain in his left oblique earlier in the day, but he'll still require a stint on the injured list. Manager Gabe Kapler previously indicated Yastrzemski would miss five or six games, so there's a realistic chance the outfielder is ready to return when eligible May 7. Newcomer Mike Tauchman will bolster San Francisco's outfield depth and is starting Wednesday after being acquired from the Yankees on Tuesday.

Yastrzemski underwent an MRI on Monday which revealed nothing worse than a very mild oblique strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski will sit Monday against the Rockies after exiting Sunday's game with the issue, but the Giants are hopeful that he can avoid the injured list. Darin Ruf will take over in right field Monday.

Yastrzemski (oblique) will be on the bench Monday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski left Sunday's game against the Marlins with a tight left oblique. It's not yet clear how much time he'll miss, but he'll sit for at least one game. Darin Ruf starts in right field Monday.

Yastrzemski left Sunday's win over the Marlins in the top of the seventh inning with left oblique tightness, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a double, one run, one walk and a strikeout prior to his departure Sunday, but Alex Dickerson replaced him in the outfield to begin the seventh inning. It's not yet clear whether the 30-year-old will miss additional time as a result of the injury.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Miami on Saturday.

Yastrzemski struck out in each of his first three trips to the plate, but he redeemed himself with a solo shot in the ninth inning off Yimi Garcia. The long ball was his second in as many games and fourth overall this season. Aside from the power output, it has been a rough start to the season for Yastrzemski as he has struck out 28 times in 77 at-bats and is hitting a paltry .208.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 5-3 win over the Marlins.

Yastrzemski's only out of the night came on a strikeout in the first inning. The 30-year-old was sharp at the plate thereafter and highlighted his night with an opposite-field two-run blast that just cleared the wall in left to give the Giants an early 2-1 lead in the third. Yastrzemski has had a horrendous start to the year, slashing .205/.293/.425 with three home runs, five RBI and nine runs scored while also striking out a career-worst 30.5 percent of the time. He does, however, have two multi-base hit efforts in his last four games and has been showing more life at the plate recently.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a triple, a double and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Marlins.

Yastrzemski doubled in the fourth inning and scored on an Evan Longoria single. In the sixth, Yastrzemski hit his first triple of the year but couldn't come home again. The 30-year-old outfielder is slashing just .186/.300/.419 with two homers, a stolen base, three RBI and five runs scored across 50 plate appearances this year.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a walk, a strikeout and a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Luis Castillo left a fastball over the heart of the plate and Yastrzemski did not miss it -- a good sign after Yastrzemski managed just two extra-base hits (one homer) over his first 10 games this season. Yastrzemski later had a bunt single. He was out of the lineup against lefty Wade Miley on Monday amidst a 2-for-18 stretch.

Yastrzemski isn't starting Monday's game against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski had started each of the past five games but went just 2-for-18 with a double and eight strikeouts during that time. Austin Slater will shift to right field while Mauricio Dubon starts in center field Monday.

Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Padres.

Yastrzemski couldn't find the same magic he had the night before as he went hitless for the third time in five games this season. The 30-year-old has not been seeing the ball well thus far as he currently sports a 42.1 percent strikeout rate which is well above his average since he entered the majors in 2019.

Yastrzemski (hand) is starting in right field and batting second Tuesday against the Padres.

The 30-year-old was scratched from Monday's starting nine with soreness in his left hand, but it's no surprise to see him back a day later as he still delivered a solo homer as a pinch hitter. Yastrzemski is 2-for-14 with one home run, two runs, one walk and six strikeouts through four games this season.

Yastrzemski (hand) entered in the seventh inning as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 win over the Padres.

Yastrzemski was scratched from Monday's lineup due to left hand soreness after he was hit by a pitch on the final day of spring training. The 30-year-old appeared was still available off the bench and was inserted in the seventh as a pinch hitter for pitcher Caleb Baragar. He laid off two sinkers before taking the third one he saw deep to center to put the Giants up 3-2. Expect him to return to Tuesday's lineup as he looks to help his team clinch the series against Yu Darvish.

Yastrzemski was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Padres due to left hand soreness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski is still battling some soreness in his hand after being struck by a pitch on the last day of spring training, so the Giants will hold him out as a precaution. Austin Slater draws the start in right field in Yastrzemski's absence.

Yastrzemski (hand) will start Thursday's game against the Mariners, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski dealt with a hand injury late in camp, but his X-rays came back negative. Manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that he was confident that Yastrzemski would start against Seattle on Opening Day, and Yastrzemski confirmed Thursday that he'll be in the starting lineup. The 30-year-old appeared in 15 spring games this year and slashed .300/.349/.675 with four home runs and nine RBI.

Yastrzemski (hand) is doing well Wednesday and is expected to play against the Mariners on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Yastrzemski was hit by a pitch on his hand Monday, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. Manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that he's confident that Yastrzemski will be in the starting lineup on Opening Day. The 30-year-old slashed .300/.349/.675 with four home runs and nine RBI in 15 Cactus League games this spring.

Yastrzemski (hand) is being considered day-to-day after X-rays came back negative, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

This is outstanding news for the Giants following the outfielder's departure from Monday's spring game after being struck by a pitch on his left hand. With a few days to recover before the start of the regular season, it seems likely that Yastrzemski will be in the starting lineup on Opening Day.

Yastrzemski was sent for X-rays after a pitch hit his hand Monday against the Athletics, but the Giants' medical staff is optimistic about his outlook, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It sounds as though the Giants believe Yastrzemski has avoided a fracture, though he'll undergo an X-ray anyway just to be sure. If he escapes with nothing worse than a bruise, he should be good to go on Opening Day against the Mariners on Thursday. If he needs a trip to the injured list, at-bats would open up in the outfield corners for Austin Slater and potentially Darin Ruf.

Yastrzemski left Monday's game against Oakland after a pitch hit his hand, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski left for the team's facility in Scottsdale for further examination. The severity of the injury should become clear once the results of his tests are known.

Yastrzemski has gone 8-for-26 with two home runs, a triple and a 2:8 BB:K through his first 10 Cactus League games.

Yastrzemski has more or less picked up where he left off last season; his .973 OPS this spring is five points above the mark he posted in his breakout 2020 campaign. Some dropoff in last year's numbers should be expected over the course of a normal 162-game season (and especially if Oracle Park reopens the closed archways that made the venue more favorable in 2020 for lefty pull hitters like Yastrzemski), but the 30-year-old should remain an asset in batting average while compiling counting stats at a steady clip.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored Friday as he helped the Giants to a 5-4 win over the Padres.

Yastrzemski took Chris Paddack deep in the fourth for the Giants' third home run of the evening off the right-hander. It was encouraging to see the 30-year-old show no rust from being out as he was able to make a major impact upon his return to the lineup Friday. Yastrzemski is hitting .285/.387/.565 and leads his team with 35 RBI as he will be counted on to produce at the plate while the Giants try to fend off the Phillies and Brewers for the final postseason spot.

Yastrzemski (calf) will lead off and play right field for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski didn't start any of the Giants' last seven games, though he did appear off the bench Thursday. He's good to go for the first of Friday's two games, though there's a good chance he isn't asked to start twice on one day immediately after returning from his absence. The Giants will be happy to get whatever they can out of him in the final four games of a tense playoff race, as he's hitting a strong .283/.389/.550 on the season.

Yastrzemski (calf) is available Thursday as a pinch hitter and could start one of the games in Friday's doubleheader against the Padres, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

It was reported that there was a chance he could appear off the bench Wednesday, but that didn't happen. He was on the field running the bases and doing agility drills before Thursday's game. The fact that he could return to the starting lineup during Friday's twin bill is a good omen with regards to his availability this weekend.

Yastrzemski (calf) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies.

There was a notion that he could appear off the bench Wednesday, but that did not come to fruition. Yastrzemski has been doing agility work before games in addition to running on a treadmill and taking batting practice.

Yastrzemski (calf) could appear off the bench Wednesday against the Rockies, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

This seemingly rules Yastrzemski out of the starting lineup, but he will do agility work on the field before the game, and if that goes well, he could come in as a pinch hitter. He has been running on a treadmill and taking batting practice, so it sounds like he could return to the starting lineup before the end of the week.

Yastrzemski (calf) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

There was some optimism Yastrzemski would be able to rejoin the lineup Tuesday, but he'll instead miss his fifth straight contest due to the mild right calf strain. Luis Alexander Basabe receives another start in right field for the Giants.

Yastrzemski (calf) is feeling better and is in contention to start Tuesday against Colorado, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Yastrzemski has missed four straight games with a mild right calf strain. He threw and hit off a tee Monday and is closing in a return, though it's not yet guaranteed that he'll be back Tuesday. His return would be a big boost to the Giants, who sit just a game out of the playoffs.

Yastrzemski (calf) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Yastrzemski will take a seat for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to nurse a mild right calf strain. He'll hit off a tee and do some short toss Monday, but he won't resume running yet, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Luis Alexander Basabe will start in right field for the series opener against the Rockies.

Yastrzemski (calf) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the A's.

Yastrzemski left Thursday's game and has not seen the field since. An MRI revealed a mild right calf strain, and while the injury is not expected to require an IL stint, Yastrzemski's status for the next few days is up in the air. Luis Alexander Basabe gets the start in right field against lefty Mike Minor.

Yastrzemski (calf) will sit for the second game in a row Saturday against Oakland, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski left Thursday's game against the Mariners with a calf injury which was eventually diagnosed as a mild strain following an MRI. He's considered day-to-day. Luis Alexander Basabe will be the right fielder Saturday.

Yastrzemski was diagnosed with a mild right calf strain following an MRI on Friday but will avoid the injured list for now, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The outfielder will merely be considered day-to-day for now, though it's not clear exactly when he's expected to return. Darin Ruf starts in right field Friday.

Yastrzemski (calf) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Oakland, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski left Thursday's game against the Mariners with calf tightness and is set to undergo an MRI on Friday. The results of that test are not yet public, but he'll sit for at least one day. Darin Ruf takes over in right field in his absence.

Yastrzemski (calf) will undergo an MRI on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Yastrzemski left Thursday's matchup with Seattle due to right calf tightness, and the severity of the injury remains unknown. Expect details of the injury to emerge after further testing.

Yastrzemski was removed from Thursday's game against the Mariners with right calf tightness, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

It's unclear how Yastrzemski sustained the injury, but he was replaced defensively in the top of the fourth inning. The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but any absence would be a major blow for the Giants and for fantasy managers given his dominance at the plate in 2020. Austin Slater and Luis Alexander Basabe could see increased work if Yastrzemski misses time.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and another RBI during Wednesday's rout of the Mariners.

Yastrzemski got the scoring started with a 402-foot, three-run homer off Nick Margevicius in the third inning. He also singled and scored in the sixth. It was Yastrzemski's eighth home run this season while down 0-2 on the count and his ninth overall. Across 44 games, he's batting .297 and leads the Giants with 31 RBI and a .402 on-base percentage.

Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and one additional RBI during Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Rockies.

The 30-year-old started the scoring with a solo homer during the first inning, and he also brought home another run on his third-inning single. Yastrzemski has a .298/.411/.603 slash line with eight homers, 32 runs, 27 RBI and two stolen bases in 38 games.

Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Yastrzemski reached on an error and stole second in the third inning, but couldn't come around to score. In the eighth, he was hit by a pitch before dashing home on Evan Longoria's two-run single. The 30-year-old Yastrzemski has just six hits in his last nine games -- his slash line has cooled to .280/.399/.568 through 158 plate appearances this year. The outfielder has seven homers, 24 RBI, 30 runs scored and two stolen bases in 36 games.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Yastrzemski pushed his hitting streak to nine games and has produced three multi-hit performances in his last five contests, while notching five extra-base hits in that span as well. He is slashing .378/.439/.757 with a 1.196 OPS during that nine-game stretch.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored during Thursday's win over the Angels.

Yastrzemski pushed his hitting streak to eight games, and the start outfielder has hit safely in all but five games during August. He's hitting .271 with a .971 OPS in August, adding four homers, 18 RBI, a 0.76 BB/K ratio and 15 runs scored in 70 at-bats this month.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Angels.

Yastrzemski has been one of San Francisco's most reliable offensive threats all year long and is now riding a seven-game hitting streak, a span in which he's hit .393 with a .452 on-base percentage and a 1.273 OPS. He has also six extra-base hits in that seven-games stretch.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run Tuesday against the Angels.

Yastrzemski led off the game with a home run to right for his sixth long ball of the season. The knock was enough to extend his hitting streak to six games, during which he's gone 9-for-24 with two home runs, seven RBI and four runs scored. Overall, Yastrzemski is hitting .311/.436/.656 across 110 plate appearances.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's loss to the Angels.

Yastrzemski has been the Giants' most productive bat by a wide margin and he has notched five straight games with at least one hit for the second time in the current campaign. Yastrzemski is hitting .259 with a .929 OPS, three homers and 15 RBI in 58 at-bats this month.

Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's win over the Dodgers.

Yastrzemski took Clayton Kershaw deep in the top of the third inning, and that was his fourth long ball of the season. The outfielder has been one of San Francisco's most productive players in 2020, posting a .321 average with a team-leading 1.128 OPS. He is also riding a four-game hitting streak, going 5-for-14 during that stretch.

Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

The Giants are facing off against a southpaw starter (Kyle Freeland) and are wrapping up their series in Colorado with a day game after a night game, so manager Gabe Kapler decided it was an opportune time to give the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski his first day off of the season. Yastrzemski has been a surprise fantasy star early on in the campaign, slashing .304/.458/.630 with three home runs, 12 runs, seven RBI and a stolen base through 13 starts. Mauricio Dubon will man center field in place of Yastrzemski.

Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rangers.

Yastrzemski smacked a ground rule double in the fourth inning and drew a walk in the fifth, but he wasn't able to come around to score either time. The steal also came in the fifth, his first swiped bag of 2020. The 29-year-old outfielder has hit safely in four straight games (8-for-15) with two homers, three RBI and seven runs scored in that span. He can play all around the outfield -- he's been patrolling center field for much of this season.

Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Padres.

Yastrzemski needed a bit of help in his first homer of the game, as the ball bounced before splashing into McCovey Cove. Such wasn't the case with his second long ball of the night -- he blasted a bomb straight into the Bay and lifted the Giants to the win, as that was the walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth. Yastrzemski is enjoying a hot start to the season, producing multi-hit performances in four of his first six contests and hitting .409 with a 1.273 OPS in his first 26 plate appearances.

Yastrzemski could start in center field and bat leadoff for the Giants once operations resumes, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 29-year-old appeared in 107 games as a rookie in 2019 with an .852 OPS and 21 home runs, and he's poised for a more significant role this season. Yastrzemski mostly played in the corner outfield last year, but he was seeing significant time in center field during spring training and could split regular-season action there with Mauricio Dubon.

Yastrzemski (back) returned to the lineup Wednesday, leading off and going 1-for-4 in a 6-3 loss to the Pirates.

Yastrzemski's absence from Tuesday's lineup card was initially thought to be a routine day off, but manager Bruce Bochy revealed prior to Wednesday's contest that the outfielder was dealing with lower back soreness, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle. The good news is that the 28-year-old was healthy enough to return to action and remain in the contest for all nine frames. It doesn't sound like the back injury will be an issue for Yastrzemski as we enter the final stretch of the regular season.