Thairo Estrada
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Jun 29 2025Estrada went 3-for-5 with a steal and one RBI in Sunday's 4-3 extra-innings win at Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Colorado second baseman notched his second three-hit performance of the weekend when he laced a clutch RBI single in the 10th to give his team a 3-2 lead. After collecting the hit, Estrada picked up his first steal of the season when he swiped second off Brewers closer Trevor Megill. Estrada is now slashing .292/.323/.393 with a homer, 13 RBI and six runs scored across 96 total plate appearances.
Jun 24 2025Estrada (hand) will start at second base and bat fifth in Tuesday's game versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada missed each of the previous five games with a bruised right hand, but he feels well enough to give it a go in Tuesday's series opener. The veteran infielder is slashing .288/.304/.424 with one home run in his first 16 contests with the Rockies.
Jun 22 2025Estrada (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will sit for a fifth straight game as he continues to manage a bruised right hand. The veteran infielder said Saturday that he doesn't believe he'll require a stint on the injured list, but he could still end up on the shelf if his absence extends much longer. Kyle Farmer will man the keystone Sunday for Colorado.
Jun 21 2025Estrada (hand) is not in the Rockies' starting lineup against the Diamondbacks on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game due to a right hand injury, but he told reporters Saturday that he doesn't believe he'll need a stint on the injured list, per Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Orlando Arcia will start at the keystone and bat eighth.
Jun 20 2025Estrada (hand) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder will sit for a third consecutive game after being hit by a pitch on the right hand Tuesday. Estrada was diagnosed with a bruise after X-rays came back negative, so he could be back in action this weekend versus Arizona.
Jun 19 2025Estrada (hand) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will miss a second straight start after exiting Tuesday's 10-6 win when he was hit by a pitch on the right hand. He will be hoping to return to the lineup when the Rockies return home Friday to begin a series against the Diamondbacks. Orlando Arcia will handle second base and bat eighth Thursday.
Jun 18 2025Estrada (hand) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada exited Tuesday's win after being hit in the right hand by a pitch. X-rays came back clean, but Estrada is likely sore and will be given at least one day of rest. Kyle Farmer will start at the keystone and bat second for the Rockies.
Jun 15 2025Estrada went 2-for-5 with a run scored Sunday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada singled in his final two plate appearances of the game, giving him his third multi-hit effort in his last four starts. His Rockies' debut was delayed until May 30 due to a wrist injury, but he's hit primarily second and cleanup across his 14 starts since. Estrada is hitting a solid .267 in 62 plate appearances, also tallying seven RBI and five runs scored.
Jun 2 2025Estrada went 3-for-4 with a double and a RBI during Monday's 6-4 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In just his third game back since returning to the lineup from a wrist injury, Estrada put on a show, picking up three hits and driving in his second run of the season. There's still some rust to shake off, specifically in the field where the 29-year-old has made two errors already, but the bat getting going is a good sign for Estrada, who should be the Rockies' everyday second baseman moving forward.
Jun 1 2025Estrada is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada started the past two games after being reinstated from the injured list Friday, and he'll take a seat Sunday after going 1-for-7 with an RBI and a run in his first two MLB games of 2025. Orlando Arcia will man the keystone while Sam Hilliard enters the lineup in center field for the Rockies.
May 31 2025Estrada went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was activated from the injured list Friday for his season debut and his RBI-single in the seventh inning marked his first hit of the campaign. Estrada should be Colorado's primary second baseman and looks likely to hit fourth or fifth in the order.
May 30 2025The Rockies reinstated Estrada (wrist) from the 60-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder was sidelined by a fractured wrist late in spring training, but he's ready to make his Rockies debut after going 7-for-23 with a double during a five-game rehab assignment. Estrada should take over as Colorado's primary second baseman after signing a one-year, $3.25 million contract during the offseason.
May 22 2025Estrada (wrist) was sent to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday to begin a rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has been cleared to play in games after being sidelined all season with a fractured right wrist. The 29-year-old participated in most of spring training before sustaining the injury, but he'll still likely require a fair amount of rehab games to get his timing back at the plate before making his Rockies debut. Once activated from the 60-day injured list, Estrada is likely to become the Rockies' primary second baseman, and his hitter-friendly home venue makes him a worthy roster stash in fantasy leagues where he's available.
May 21 2025Estrada (wrist) took batting practice for a third straight day Tuesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada progressed to facing velocity during Tuesday's batting practice as he continues to work his way back from a fractured right wrist. A rehab assignment for Estrada seems to be coming soon, with a return to the Rockies' active roster expected by around June 1.
May 9 2025Estrada (wrist) has resumed fielding drills and running the bases this week, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada resumed swinging the bat last weekend as he works toward his Rockies debut after fracturing his wrist late in spring training. He's likely nearing a rehab assignment and should have the chance to be activated by late May or early June.
May 5 2025Estrada (wrist) is able to swing the bat with both hands and is working his way into baseball shape, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has been sidelined for the entire season with a wrist injury but has made significant progress in the last week. There's still no timeline for his return, but he should be in line for a rehab assignment within the next couple of weeks.
Mar 21 2025Estrada was diagnosed with a fractured right wrist Friday and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-8 weeks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman suffered the injury Wednesday on a hit-by-pitch and will now be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Estrada is scheduled to undergo another set of X-rays in about four weeks, so his absence is likely to run through mid-May, at least. In the meantime, the Rockies plan to give Kyle Farmer significant run at the keystone to begin the season. Prospect Adael Amador might also get a look if he has a quick start to the campaign at Triple-A Albuquerque.
Mar 20 2025Estrada (head) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Thursday's Cactus League game versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada last played on Saturday, when he had to be lifted from the game after being struck in the head by the White Sox' Michael Taylor's foot while tagging him out at second base. He didn't suffer any known concussion and is now ready to go after a few days of rest. Estrada will be the Rockies' primary second baseman in 2025.
Mar 15 2025Estrada was pulled from Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox after getting hit in the head, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was hit in the head by Michael Taylor's foot while tagging him out at second base in the fourth frame. Estrada was able to finish the half-inning but was replaced by a pinch hitter in the fifth. Manager Bud Black said the incident shook Estrada up quite a bit, but his removal was precautionary and he likely won't need to miss much time.
Feb 27 2025Estrada has gone 7-for-12 with a stolen base and five RBI across four Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada had a disappointing 2024 season with the Giants, during which he maintained just a .590 OPS across 381 plate appearances. He was waived in late August but found a new home with Colorado this offseason and is expected to serve as the team's primary second baseman. Estrada has hit well to begin spring training, though it is worth noting that none of his seven knocks have gone for extra bases.
Dec 10 2024The Rockies agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with Estrada on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada slashed only .217/.247/.343 over 96 games for the Giants in 2024 and finished the season off the 40-man roster. However, the 28-year-old infielder hit .266/.319/.408 while averaging 14 home runs and 22 stolen bases from 2022 to 2023. He should slot in at second base for the Rockies and immediately gains some fantasy appeal playing half his games at Coors Field. The deal includes a mutual option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout.
Aug 30 2024The Giants outrighted Estrada to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was placed on waivers Wednesday, but have sent him to Triple-A Sacramento outright. The infielder has struggled in 2024, logging a .590 OPS in 381 plate appearances with a .126 ISO. Brett Wisely was recalled from Sacramento to replace Estrada on the active roster.
Aug 28 2024The Giants placed Estrada on waivers Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has taken a considerable step back at the plate this season, slashing .216/.246/.345 with nine homers and 46 RBI through 374 plate appearances. Due to his poor performance, the Giants have now made him available for any other team willing to pay the remainder of the $4.7 million contract he signed with San Francisco during the offseason. He is still eligible to play while on waivers.
Aug 24 2024Estrada went 2-for-4 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has gone 6-for-20 (.300) over five games since he returned from a wrist injury. The theft was just his second of the year, an unusually low mark given he topped 20 steals in each of the previous two years. Part of the issue has been a lack of opportunity -- Estrada is slashing just .221/.251/.352 over 92 contests this season. He's added nine home runs, 46 RBI, 43 runs scored, 15 doubles and two triples. Per Statcast, his sprint speed is at 28.0 feet per second, which is just 0.1 lower than last year, so it appears his drop in steals can be attributed to taking fewer chances rather than a meaningful drop in his abilities.
Aug 19 2024Estrada (wrist) went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 5-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was part of the Giants' fifth-inning rally, scoring the team's first run on a Curt Casali single. This was Estrada's first game since July 25 after he missed time with a left wrist sprain. He should resume a role as the Giants' primary second baseman, as Casey Schmitt is hitting just .176 in August. Estrada has a poor .216/.249/.351 slash line with nine home runs, 43 RBI, 42 runs scored, one stolen base and 14 doubles over 88 contests this year.
Aug 14 2024Estrada (wrist) went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a hit-by-pitch in his first rehab game with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has been shelved for nearly three weeks with a sprained left wrist but is almost ready to rejoin the Giants' active roster. Because he hasn't missed much time, Estrada would appear likely to be activated for the weekend series in Oakland which begins Saturday. Once he's back, Estrada should see the bulk of the reps at second base for San Francisco.
Jul 26 2024The Giants placed Estrada on the 10-day injured list Friday with a sprained left wrist. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada landed on the injured list in late June due to a left wrist sprain, and the same injury will now force him back onto the IL roughly one month later. He was able to return to the active roster after 11 days during his previous stay, though it's unclear if he'll require a longer absence this time around. Casey Schmitt was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to replenish San Francisco's infield depth, and he'll likely split reps at second base with Brett Wisely until Estrada returns.
Jul 24 2024Estrada isn't in the Giants' lineup Wednesday versus the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada went 0-for-2 during Tuesday's loss and will now sit down for the third time in San Francisco's last four games. Brett Wisely will fill the void at second base and bat ninth.
Jul 21 2024Estrada is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has gone 1-for-7 with a triple and two RBI in the first two games of the second half and will sit Sunday versus Colorado righty Ryan Feltner. Brett Wisely will shift to second base while Tyler Fitzgerald starts at shortstop.
Jul 9 2024The Giants reinstated Estrada (wrist) from the 10-day injured list and he will start at second base and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada had been playing through multiple injuries before being placed on the 10-day IL on June 28 with a left wrist sprain. He didn't end up needing a rehab assignment, and his return bolsters the infield depth for San Francisco. Estrada is slashing .231/.264/.376 with nine home runs and 39 RBI over 311 plate appearances this season.
Jun 28 2024The Giants placed Estrada on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left wrist sprain, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reported earlier Friday that Estrada has been playing through multiple injuries recently, and the Giants will now place the 28-year-old infielder on the IL so that he can recover properly. Tyler Fitzgerald will come up from Triple-A Sacramento to help replenish the Giants' infield depth, though Nick Ahmed could see an increase in playing time while Estrada is sidelined.
Jun 20 2024Estrada is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants are giving Brett Wisely a start at second base and Nick Ahmed will be his double-play partner at shortstop. It seems to be a routine day off for Estrada, who had started each of the previous 14 contests.
Jun 17 2024Estrada went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and four total RBI in Monday's 7-6 win against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning to give San Francisco its first lead, though Chicago quickly re-took the lead in the bottom of the frame. The Giants remained behind until the ninth, when Estrada blasted a three-run homer that proved to be the game-winning hit. The long ball snapped a 20-game homerless stretch for the infielder. With nine home runs on the season, Estrada is five away from tying his career-high mark.
Jun 5 2024Estrada went 3-for-6 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada missed three games with a jammed thumb to begin June, but he's been strong at the plate on both sides of that minor injury. This was his fourth multi-hit effort in his last six games. The second baseman is up to a .250/.282/.417 slash line with eight home runs, one stolen base, 32 RBI and 33 runs scored over 59 contests this season. The Giants' lineup has been in flux for much of the year due to numerous injuries, but Estrada's been a near-constant presence even amid his early struggles.
Jun 4 2024Estrada (thumb) is starting at second base and batting second Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada sat out the previous three games with a jammed thumb but is ready to take the field Tuesday in Arizona. The 28-year-old finished May on a modest four-game hit streak and went 7-for-17 with a double, an RBI and a run during that span.
Jun 3 2024Estrada (thumb) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Arizona, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will miss a third consecutive game after jamming his thumb Friday against the Mets. Brett Wisely will start at second base Monday and bat in the leadoff spot against Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson.
Jun 2 2024Estrada (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old jammed his thumb Friday against New York and will sit Sunday for the second consecutive contest. Brett Wisely will shift to second base in place of Estrada while Casey Schmitt starts at shortstop.
Jun 1 2024Estrada is considered day-to-day after jamming his thumb during Friday's game against the Yankees, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday's absence from the lineup is more than just a day off for the second baseman, who suffered a minor thumb injury in the series opener against New York. Estrada was deemed day-to-day and won't have the benefit of a team-wide rest day until Thursday. If Estrada is forced to miss more time, Brett Wisely would likely fill the gap at second.
May 22 2024Estrada went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk, an additional RBI and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has two homers and eight RBI while batting .333 (7-for-21) over his last five games. The second baseman is up to a .250/.275/.444 slash line with eight homers, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and one stolen base through 48 contests. He's easily on pace to surpass the 14 homers he hit in each of the last two years, though his increased power has come with the small price of less contact and slightly poorer plate discipline -- he's posted a 3.2 percent walk rate, his lowest in four years as a Giant.
May 17 2024Estrada went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and three total runs scored in Friday's 10-5 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada's fifth-inning blast put the Giants ahead for the first time in the contest, and they held the lead the rest of the way. The second baseman had gone 4-for-22 (.182) over his previous six contests, though he had a pair of extra-base hits in that span. Estrada is up to an acceptable .250/.274/.435 slash line with seven homers, 24 RBI, 21 runs scored, eight doubles, one triple and one stolen base through 175 plate appearances in a starting role this season.
May 12 2024Estrada is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Reds, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will sit for the first time since April 26, and Brett Wisely will start at second base Sunday against Reds right-hander Frankie Montas. Estrada is slashing .295/.340/.477 with two home runs and eight RBI in May.
May 10 2024Estrada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada is enjoying a strong start to May, hitting safely in eight of his 10 games this month. He's gone 12-for-40 (.300) in that span, adding two homers and eight RBI. The second baseman is at a .248/.276/.434 slash line with six homers, 21 RBI, 17 runs scored and one stolen base through 39 contests overall. Estrada is on pace for a career year in homers, but his overall performance is down and the Giants' weak offense hasn't helped him rack up more counting stats.
May 6 2024Estrada went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada gave the Giants some late life with a two-run blast in the seventh off Taijuan Walker, which ultimately knocked him from the game. The 28-year-old is riding a five-game hit streak and has six RBI over his last four games. In 12 games since April 21, Estrada is slashing .333/.364/.595 with two homers, nine RBI, six runs and a 1:5 BB:K.
May 5 2024Estrada went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 14-3 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has found some consistency in May, going 7-for-17 (.412) over the first four games of the month. He's added two doubles and four RBI in that short stretch. He started slowly, but the second baseman is now up to a respectable .254/.270/.426 slash line with four home runs, 17 RBI, 13 runs scored, one stolen base, seven doubles and one triple over 126 plate appearances.
May 1 2024Estrada went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada reached on an error and recorded his first steal of the year to get into scoring position, though he was left on base. Considering he logged a combined 44 steals over the previous two seasons, it's unusual that he's been less active on the basepaths. It doesn't help that he's batting just .229 with a .248 on-base percentage for the year, though those numbers improve to .291 and .316, respectively, over the last 16 games. Estrada is still seeing a starting role at second base despite the early struggles, while Tyler Fitzgerald remains in more of a bench role.
Apr 28 2024Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada opened the scoring when he took Jared Jones deep in the third inning. Estrada has gone 2-for-7 over two games since he recovered from a minor hamstring issue. The second baseman is slashing a modest .235/.255/.422 with four homers, 13 RBI, 12 runs scored and no stolen bases through 28 contests. His power is in line with previous years, but Estrada logged 20-plus steals in both 2022 and 2023, so it's a little unusual to see him getting less involved on the basepaths.
Apr 27 2024Estrada (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting eighth Saturday against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hamstring tightness forced Estrada out of Wednesday's game against the Mets and prevented him from starting Friday, but it seems to no longer be a problem heading into Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old has gone 4-for-16 with two RBI and three runs scored across his last five games.
Apr 26 2024Estrada (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's game against the Mets before being pulled due to left hamstring tightness. The Giants had their off day Thursday, but the 28-year-old will sit out for at least one more game while managing his injury. Tyler Fitzgerald will start at second base Friday and bat eighth against Pirates right-hander Quinn Priester.
Apr 24 2024Estrada was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets due to left hamstring tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada reportedly wanted to play through his injury, suggesting that his removal was more of a precautionary decision. The Giants don't play Thursday, so the 28-year-old will get an extra day to recover and may be able to return Friday without missing any time.
Apr 16 2024Estrada is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada started the first 17 games of the season and will receive a breather Tuesday after going 7-for-16 with two doubles and two homers over the previous four games. Tyler Fitzgerald will man the keystone and bat ninth.
Apr 14 2024Estrada went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, three RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada had himself a day on Saturday, taking Ryan Pepiot deep for a solo shot in the top of the fourth and later adding a second long ball in the seventh as the Giants dominated the Rays. The shortstop got off to a slow start to begin this month but has now registered multiple hits in back-to-back contests and has hit safely in six of his last eight. Estrada has three home runs on the campaign already, putting him well on pace to surpass the 14 he hit in each of the last two seasons.
Mar 31 2024Estrada went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada slugged his first homer of the 2024 campaign, tagging Michael King in the fourth inning to plate Michael Conforto. The second baseman has tallied an RBI in three straight games and has hit safely in each of his four appearances this season.
Mar 1 2024Estrada has gone 3-for-12 over four Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the Giants' infield is getting crowded after Friday's signing of Matt Chapman, there's little reason to think Estrada is in danger of losing his starting job at the keystone. Estrada hit .271 with a .731 OPS, 14 home runs, 23 stolen bases, 49 RBI and 63 runs scored over 120 contests last year. With a little more pop in the Giants' lineup, his counting stats could rise if he stays in the top half of the order.
Jan 11 2024The Giants and Estrada avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.7 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was eligible for salary arbitration for the second time. The 27-year-old infielder has emerged as a quality regular in San Francisco, posting a .727 OPS with 28 homers and 44 steals over the last two seasons. Estrada currently looks pegged to be the team's everyday second baseman, but he offers the versatility to bounce around, if needed.
Sep 27 2023Estrada went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has homered twice in his last six games, though he's gone just 6-for-24 (.250) in that span. The second baseman also logged his 23rd steal of the season in the eighth inning. He's at 14 homers through 117 contests, matching his total from 140 games a year ago. Estrada has maintained a strong .275/.319/.424 slash line with 49 RBI and 63 runs scored this year.
Sep 22 2023Estrada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the Giants' recent struggles with hitting, Estrada has gone 22-for-78 (.282) with three homers, seven RBI and three stolen bases over 20 games in September. The second baseman padded the lead with a sixth-inning solo shot Friday. He's up to 13 long balls, 48 RBI, 62 runs scored, 22 stolen bases and a .276/.320/.425 slash line through 112 contests this season.
Sep 18 2023Estrada went 2-for-5 with one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has five multi-hit efforts over his last 11 games, going 15-for-46 (.326) in that span. He's also logged three steals, two home runs and six RBI over those games. The second baseman continues to be one of the Giants' best hitters with a .277/.319/.423 slash line, 12 homers, 47 RBI, 61 runs scored and a career-high 22 steals over 108 contests.
Sep 16 2023Estrada went 5-for-9 with two runs and an RBI across both games of a doubleheader versus the Rockies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of Estrada's production came in Game 1, when he collected four of San Francisco's seven base knocks. The infielder added another single in the nightcap to finish his nice day at the plate. Estrada increased his batting average in September from .231 to .279 with the productive performance.
Sep 10 2023Estrada went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a triple in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada missed Friday's game with conjunctivitis, but he's been seeing the ball fine since he returned with two homers across his last two games. Prior to Saturday, he'd gone 20 games without a long ball. The second baseman is up to 12 homers, 20 stolen bases, 45 RBI, 56 runs scored and a .274/.319/.429 slash line over 101 contests this season.
Sep 9 2023Estrada went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada opened the scoring with his first-inning homer. He reached on a fielder's choice and stole a base in the fourth, giving him 20 thefts on 25 attempts this year. The second baseman has reached 20 steals in consecutive seasons, and he's added a strong .272/.318/.417 slash line with 11 homers, 44 RBI and 55 runs scored over 100 contests in 2023.
Sep 8 2023Estrada was scratched from the lineup Friday against the Rockies with conjunctivitis, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Casey Schmitt will cover second base with Wilmer Flores moving up to the No. 2 spot in the Giants' batting order. Estrada might also be in danger of missing Saturday's game as he recovers from pink eye.
Aug 23 2023Estrada went 2-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was Estrada's 19th of the season, and it was his first attempt to swipe a bag since returning from a hand injury earlier in the month. The second baseman has gone 21-for-67 (.313) over his last 16 games. He's up to a .280/.329/.434 slash line with 10 home runs, 39 RBI, 51 runs scored, 23 doubles and a triple over 86 games this season.
Aug 22 2023Estrada (hand) is back in the lineup Tuesday at Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will start at second base and bat second against the Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker after missing Monday's series opener due to a bruised right hand. X-rays turned up negative for any structural damage.
Aug 21 2023Estrada is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia but expects to be available off the bench after scans on his injured right hand came back clean, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada played all nine innings and reached base three times in the Giants' 4-3 triumph over Atlanta on Sunday, but he came away from the contest hurting after being hit in the hand by a pitch in the top of the ninth. Fortunately for Estrada and the Giants, the pitch hit him on the forearm rather than on the hamate bone of his wrist, so he's likely just dealing with bruising or soreness rather than a serious injury. He'll take a seat for Monday's series opener, but Estrada should have a good chance at stepping back into the starting nine Tuesday.
Aug 20 2023Manager Gabe Kapler said after Sunday's win over Atlanta that Estrada will likely undergo an X-ray after being hit in the hand by a pitch, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was hit by a pitch on his right hand in the top of the ninth inning Sunday and was able to remain in the game afterward, but he'll likely undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. He was productive during Sunday's matchup, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run. Whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener in Philadelphia remains to be seen.
Aug 15 2023Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada's sixth-inning blast off Zack Littell opened the scoring. Since he returned from a hand injury Aug. 5, Estrada has gone 12-for-42 (.286) with four extra-base hits and six RBI across 10 contests. He's reclaimed a starting role at second base, though he hit ninth Tuesday, just the second time he's been at the bottom of the order. For the year, he's at a solid .274/.326/.434 slash line with 10 long balls, 37 RBI, 48 runs scored and 18 stolen bases through 80 games.
Aug 14 2023Estrada went 3-for-5 with a double in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada led the way for the Giants with three hits but was left stranded each time. He now has five hits over his last two games and three multi-hit efforts in eight games since returning from a fractured left hand. The 27-year-old has primarily been hitting from the two or three spot in the lineup since returning to action and is now slashing .279/.333/.479 with 30 extra-base hits, 34 RBI, 47 runs, 18 steals and a 17:88 BB:K in 352 plate appearances.
Aug 5 2023Estrada (hand) was activated from the injured list and will start at second base in Saturday's game against the A's, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will return to the two hole against right-hander Paul Blackburn after a brief, three-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento. Many were skeptical of Estrada's breakout last season, but he was silencing his critics with a .272/.327/.434 line, nine homers and 18 steals in 70 games before the hand injury. While he may still have some rust to knock off, most fantasy managers will want to get him back in their lineup as soon as possible.
Jul 31 2023Estrada (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada resumed hitting and fielding drills last week, and he's now set to return to game action in the minors. Assuming all goes well on the farm, Estrada should return to the Giants' lineup within a few days. The 27-year-old was slashing .179/.238/.231 in his last 10 games before getting injured.
Jul 25 2023Estrada (hand) resumed hitting and fielding grounders Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada landed on the injured list toward the beginning of July and isn't expected to return until August, but he seems to be trending in the right direction. Estrada will likely embark on a rehab assignment in the near future, at which point a clearer picture regarding his return date should emerge.
Jul 6 2023Manager Gabe Kapler said Thursday that Estrada (hand) is expected to be sidelined for the next 4-to-6 weeks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That timeline will be extended if Estrada requires surgery, but for now he's just in rest-and-treatment mode. The dynamic 27-year-old suffered a fracture in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch Sunday against the Mets, and the Giants officially placed him on the injured list Monday. Casey Schmitt should continue to draw most of the starts at second base in Estrada's absence.
Jul 3 2023Estrada was moved to the 10-day injured list Monday due to a fractured left hand, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was struck by a pitch during Sunday's series finale, and after further evaluation, it was determined he suffered a fracture. The timetable for his return is still up in the air, as his return date will likely depend on the location and severity of the fracture.
Jul 2 2023Estrada will be re-evaluated Monday after being hit by a pitch on his wrist during Sunday's loss to the Mets, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was hit by a pitch in the top of the eighth inning but remained in the game down the stretch. The extent of his injury isn't yet clear, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener against the Mariners.
Jun 27 2023Estrada went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a run scored and a steal in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada scored the opening run Tuesday, singling off Kevin Gausman in the fifth inning before swiping second base and scoring on a Patrick Bailey double. Estrada would later extend the lead to 3-0 in the ninth with a two-run double off Erik Swanson. The 27-year-old Estrada had been slumping coming into the game, going just 2-for-24 (.083) in his previous six contests. He's now slashing .280/.333/.454 with nine homers, 45 runs scored and 30 RBI through 294 plate appearances. Estrada also improved to 18-for-21 in stolen base attempts, putting him three shy of his career high of 21 set last season.
Jun 21 2023Estrada isn't starting Wednesday against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has cooled off at the plate recently, hitting just 4-for-22 (.182) with one RBI in his last five games, so he'll get a day to regroup Wednesday. Casey Schmitt (arm) will fill in at second base in Estrada's absence, allowing Brandon Crawford to start at shortstop and bat eighth.
Jun 18 2023Estrada went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has picked up the pace on the basepaths, logging three steals over his last four games. He's hit well over the last week, going 9-for-32 (.281) across his last seven contests while adding eight RBI and seven runs scored in that span. He's now 17-for-20 in thefts this season while maintaining a strong .291/.343/.474 slash line over 59 games as the Giants' starting second baseman.
Jun 16 2023Estrada went 1-for-4 with one RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada is 12-for-44 (.273) with 11 RBI, three home runs and three steals over his last 10 games. The second baseman was heavily involved in the Giants' comeback in the late innings Friday. He continues to be one of their most consistent hitters with a .295/.346/.481 slash line, nine homers, 16 steals, 28 RBI and 38 runs scored over 57 contests.
Jun 15 2023Estrada went 2-for-5 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-5 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada twice put the Giants ahead with an RBI single -- once in the first inning and again in the 10th. He's gone 11-for-40 (.275) over nine games since returning from a wrist injury earlier in June. The second baseman has provided ample power and speed (nine home runs, 15 steals) while slashing .296/.347/.485 over 251 plate appearances this season.
Jun 11 2023Estrada went 2-for-4 with two homers, four RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's win against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada went deep in the sixth and seventh innings after getting hit by a pitch in the opening frame. After going 17 games without a homer, he's belted three in the last four games, giving him nine on the year. He now owns a robust .297/.345/.498 slash line with 24 RBI, 25 extra-base hits and 14 steals through 235 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2023Estrada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer was Estrada's first since May 7, though he missed time with a wrist injury in late May and early June. He's gone 4-for-14 (.286) over three games since returning from that issue. The second baseman continues to put up solid numbers with a .300/.347/.478 slash line, seven homers, 19 RBI, 31 runs scored and 14 steals on 17 attempts through 50 contests.
Jun 6 2023Estrada went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a walk and one RBI in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list with a wrist issue, and he was one of many effective hitters for the Giants on Tuesday. He hit safely in nine of his 10 games prior to his IL stint, so it's a positive to see him pick up where he left off with his sixth game of three or more hits this year. For the season, the second baseman is slashing .308/.354/.480 with six home runs, 13 stolen bases, 18 RBI, 30 runs scored and 14 doubles through 48 contests. He should be able to reclaim an everyday role.
Jun 4 2023The Giants are expected to activate Estrada (wrist) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game in Colorado, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old infielder is on track to return from the IL after a minimum-length stay due to a sore left wrist. Estrada didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, but he must have demonstrated enough progress in his recent workouts for the Giants to feel confident that he'll be ready to go for the upcoming series in Colorado. Once activated, Estrada will likely displace Brett Wisely as the Giants' primary option at the keystone.
May 27 2023Estrada (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to May 26. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Gabe Kapler seemed to downplay the severity of the wrist issue Friday when he indicated Estrada could be available to pinch hit against Milwaukee. However, the injury is now being classified as a sprain, and it will sideline Estrada until at least June 6. Brett Wisely is serving as the Giants' starting second baseman again Saturday while David Villar is now back with the club to provide depth to the infield.
May 26 2023Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday that Estrada is dealing with left wrist soreness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada's wrist will keep him out of the starting lineup Friday, but Kapler added that Estrada could be able to pinch hit. His injury is unlikely to become much of an issue, but he should still be considered day-to-day for the time being.
May 21 2023Estrada went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada's first-inning single was one of just three hits for the Giants in the contest. He stole second but was left stranded. The 27-year-old took a turn at leadoff with LaMonte Wade on the bench versus a lefty (Braxton Garrett) Saturday. Estrada is 8-for-25 (.320) during his six-game hitting streak, and he's maintained a .310/.358/.477 slash line with 12 steals, six home runs, 16 RBI and 28 runs scored through 43 contests overall.
May 17 2023Estrada went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-4 victory over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada broke an eighth-inning tie with a bases-loaded single. He came around to score in the inning as the Giants tacked on three runs. Estrada has cooled off after a monster April where he slashed .340/.389/.530, but the middle infielder is still producing with a .732 OPS in May. Estrada has gone six games without attempting to steal a bag, his second longest stretch of the season.
May 11 2023Estrada went 0-for-4 with one steal in Thursday's victory over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada snapped a seven-game hitting streak, but managed to steal his 11th base of 2023. Estrada has been phenomenal this season with an .889 OPS. Plus he is well on his way to topping his career-high of 21 stolen bases.
May 10 2023Estrada is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada had been the team's everyday shortstop since Brandon Crawford (calf) got hurt, but newcomer Casey Schmitt is making a second straight start there Wednesday. While Estrada played second base Tuesday, he'll be on the bench for this one while Brett Wisely handles second.
May 9 2023Estrada went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada extended his hitting streak to seven games, a span in which he's gone 10-for-28 (.357) with two home runs and two steals. The infielder has had an enticing mix of power, speed and contact hitting throughout the early portion of the 2023 season. He's up to 10 steals, six homers and a .338/.388/.522 slash line through 34 contests.
May 7 2023Estrada went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada went deep in the ninth inning, but his long ball had no impact on the result. He's hit safely in five straight games (8-for-19), and he's homered in each of the last two contests. The infielder is slashing an excellent .346/.399/.543 with six homers, 14 RBI, 23 runs scored, nine stolen bases and seven doubles through 32 games as a near-everyday presence in the Giants' lineup.
May 6 2023Estrada went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada took Colin Rea yard for a two-run home run in the third inning, bringing Lamont Wade around the bases to score. Estrada's been carrying a hot stick as the Giants' everyday second baseman, slashing 336/.391/.516 while swiping the tenth most bags in MLB (9) through 31 games. The 27-year-old has also been seeing an encouraging jump in power, having already hit five home runs after posting 14 in 140 games last season with a .161 ISO compared to his .139 ISO in 2022.
May 2 2023Estrada went 2-for-3 with one run scored and one steal in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada got the Giants out to a hot start as he singled, stole second and came around to score in the first inning. He was cut down trying to swipe another bag in the fourth inning. The middle infielder has been spectacular in 2023 with a .902 OPS and nine stolen bases.
Apr 29 2023Estrada went 4-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI in Saturday's 16-11 loss against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The most improbable stat from Saturday's slugfest is Estrada not scoring a run despite reaching base four times, twice via a double. The middle infielder did set a season high in RBI. Estrada has been phenomenal to start the season with a .938 OPS and eight stolen bases.
Apr 27 2023Estrada went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a hit-by-pitch in Thursday's 6-0 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the third game in a row with a steal for Estrada, who is up to eight thefts this season. The second baseman has also hit safely in nine of his last 10 contests, going 12-for-39 with six steals and nine runs scored in that span. He's posted a .326/.379/.505 slash line with four home runs, seven RBI and 19 runs scored over 103 plate appearances.
Apr 6 2023Estrada (calf) is back in the Giants' lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was sore for a bit after fouling a ball off his left calf Monday, but he's ready to roll after resting up for a couple days. The 27-year-old is manning shortstop and batting eighth against Chicago righty Lance Lynn.
Apr 5 2023Giants manager Gabe Kapler said he expects Estrada (calf) to be back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After fouling a ball off his left calf in Monday's 12-3 win over Chicago, Estrada had been in line to start Wednesday following Tuesday's off day, but the Giants ultimately scratched him from the lineup. Kapler suggested the Giants opted to hold Estrada out as a matter of precaution because the infielder's bruised calf was still a little stiff when he reported to the ballpark Wednesday. Assuming Estrada warms up without issue Thursday, he should reclaim his usual post at the keystone.
Apr 3 2023Estrada was pulled from Monday's game versus the White Sox after fouling a ball off his left leg, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants were up big at the time, so this could be just them being extra cautious. Estrada had a home run, a stolen base and reached three times before exiting Monday.
Mar 30 2023Estrada went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants' offense was rather lackluster, but Estrada was a bright spot as the only San Francisco batter to get aboard multiple times. The 27-year-old hit .282 with eight RBI and two steals over 14 spring games. He was in the No. 6 spot in the order Thursday, and he should see regular time at second base with the occasional move to shortstop when Brandon Crawford needs a rest. Estrada posted 21 steals on 27 attempts while slashing .260/.322/.400 over 140 contests a year ago.
Mar 15 2023Estrada has gone 4-for-18 across eight Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Interestingly, Estrada hasn't recorded a single -- he has two doubles, a triple and a home run. The 27-year-old is expected to be the Giants' Opening Day second baseman, though it's also possible he's asked to fill in at shortstop with Brandon Crawford bothered by a knee injury that disrupted his 2022 season. Estrada enjoyed a breakout by becoming a full-timer in the majors last year, slashing .260/.322/.400 with 14 home runs, 21 stolen bases, 62 RBI and 71 runs scored over 140 contests. He should be able to see similar playing time this year, and the possibility of positional versatility makes him attractive in fantasy.
Jan 13 2023Estrada signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract from the Giants on Friday to avoid arbitration, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada gets a big raise in his first year of arbitration eligibility as a Super Two qualifier. The 26-year-old played a bigger-than-expected role for the Giants in 2022, finishing with a .722 OPS, 14 home runs and 21 stolen bases. He's the favorite to be the team's Opening Day second baseman.
Oct 5 2022The Giants scratched Estrada from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres due to an illness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco will presumably look to stay away from Estrada in the season finale, bringing a close to his strong 2022 campaign. The 26-year-old has likely put himself in good position to open 2023 in a near-everyday role after slashing .260/.322/.402 with 14 home runs, 21 stolen bases, 71 runs and 62 RBI across 140 games.
Oct 2 2022Estrada went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two steals in Saturday's loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada nabbed second base twice, both times against righty starter Drey Jameson and catcher Cooper Hummel. The second baseman has been slumping during his last eight games, slashing .185/.241/.222 with only one extra-base hit (a double) over 29 plate appearances.
Sep 24 2022Estrada will sit Saturday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will sit for the second straight game, which could be related to the elbow tightness that sent him to the bench Wednesday. Ford Proctor will get the start at second base in his absence.
Sep 23 2022Estrada isn't in the lineup Friday against Arizona, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will get a day off after going 5-for-16 with five RBI while nursing an elbow injury during San Francisco's last series against the Rockies. Wilmer Flores will start at second base in his place, giving J.D. Davis an opportunity as the designated hitter while batting fifth.
Sep 22 2022Estrada (elbow) is starting Thursday against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada wasn't in Wednesday's lineup due to an elbow injury, but he appeared off the bench and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. The 26-year-old is starting at the keystone and batting third Thursday.
Sep 21 2022Estrada isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada's elbow injury will keep him out of the lineup at least one game after he was struck by a pitch during Tuesday's win over the Rockies. As a result, Wilmer Flores will start at second base, David Villar will serve as designated hitter, LaMonte Wade will come in to play first, and Luis Gonzalez will start in right field, batting eighth.
Sep 20 2022Estrada is dealing with tightness in his elbow after he was hit by a pitch during Tuesday's win over the Rockies, and he could be held out of the lineup Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada remained in the game after the hit-by-pitch and finished Tuesday's contest 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored. The elbow issue doesn't appear to be a serious concern, though the 26-year-old may still receive a maintenance day Wednesday.
Sep 18 2022Estrada went 1-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada singled, moved to second on an error, stole third and scored on a fielder's choice in the first inning. He was in the leadoff spot for just the second time this year, though he's hit everywhere but ninth at least once as once of the sturdiest Giants this season. He's hitting .280 with two home runs, three steals, four RBI and seven runs scored through 15 games in September, lifting his season slash line to .263/.321/.406 through 126 contests.
Sep 14 2022Estrada isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada is in the midst of a three-game hitting streak in which he's gone 6-for-11 with a homer, a double, two runs, two RBI and a stolen base. Wilmer Flores will take over at the keystone and bat third Wednesday.
Sep 13 2022Estrada went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 3-2 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was also caught stealing after his eighth-inning single. The second baseman has put up consecutive multi-hit efforts since snapping an 0-for-10 skid. He's batting .300 (12-for-40) with two steals, two home runs, four RBI and six runs scored through 11 games in September. The hot stretch has boosted his season slash line to .264/.321/.411 through 122 contests.
Sep 11 2022Estrada went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, a stolen base and was caught stealing in a 4-2 win against the Cubs on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada stole second after reaching on a fielder's choice in the second inning, singled home a run and was caught stealing in the fourth and connected on a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh. The successful performance snaps a three-game hitless stretch for the 26-year-old, who's slashing .259/.317/.406 with a diverse 13 home runs, 61 runs, 55 RBI and 18 stolen bases across 121 games.
Sep 10 2022Estrada isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada is getting a breather after he went 0-for-10 with four strikeouts over the last three games. David Villar will start at the keystone and bat sixth.
Sep 5 2022Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 7-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada extended his hitting streak to nine games with a fourth-inning solo shot. During that span, he's gone 11-for-30 (.367) with a homer, a double, four RBI and four runs scored. While the lack of counting stats is a downside, Estrada continues to serve as the Giants' primary second baseman and occasional shortstop and left fielder. He's slashing .264/.322/.410 with 12 homers, 17 steals, 53 RBI and 59 runs scored through 115 contests.
Aug 23 2022Estrada was added to Tuesday's lineup after Brandon Belt (knee) was scratched, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was initially set to be a bench bat Tuesday, but now he'll play second base and bat sixth against the Tigers.
Aug 19 2022Estrada is not in Friday's lineup against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wilmer Flores gets the nod at the keystone while Brandon Crawford starts at shortstop. Estrada is hitting .300 with two home runs and one steal in 40 at-bats this month.
Aug 17 2022Estrada is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada started the last nine games after returning from the 7-day concussion injured list Aug. 7, and he had a .324/.342/.618 slash line during that stretch. Wilmer Flores will shift to second base Wednesday while Tommy La Stella serves as the designated hitter.
Aug 14 2022Estrada went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in an 8-7 win against the Pirates on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada singled and stole second in the third inning and launched a walk-off two-run home run off Pittsburgh reliever Wil Crowe in the ninth. Since returning from a concussion August 7, Estrada has batted 9-for-27 with a double and two home runs across seven games. He's one of 10 players to tally at least 11 long balls and 16 stolen bases.
Aug 7 2022Estrada (concussion) went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 6-4 win Sunday in Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first game back since suffering a concussion last Saturday, Estrada knocked a two-run homer to give the Giants a 4-1 lead in the sixth. He hit sixth and played second base. The 26-year-old has been a valuable player for San Francisco this season, filling in for Brandon Crawford at short and occasionally playing the outfield. The homer was his 10th of the year, making him one of just a handful of middle infielders with double-digit homers and stolen bases.
Aug 4 2022Estrada (concussion) will likely rejoin the Giants ahead of Sunday's series finale in Oakland, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada landed on the 7-day concussion injured list last weekend but will likely be cleared to return following a minimal IL stint. The 26-year-old should regain regular playing time for the Giants once he's officially activated.
Jul 31 2022Estrada was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was struck in the head by a pitch Saturday and will be unavailable for at least the next week as he goes through the concussion protocols. Brandon Crawford (knee) was already on the injured list, so the Giants elected to acquire Dixon Machado from the Cubs to fill in at shortstop for the immediate future.
Jul 30 2022Estrada will likely be placed on the 7-day injured list after being hit in the head by a pitch in Saturday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada didn't lose consciousness and was able to leave the field under his own power with the help of the Giants' training staff. However, he was experiencing dizziness and trouble with his eyes after the game. As a result, he could be sidelined for a lengthy period of time. That will leave the Giants extremely shorthanded at shortstop as Brandon Crawford (knee) is also on the injured list, and Slusser reports that Donovan Walton (undisclosed) is sidelined at Triple-A Sacramento. That leaves Isan Diaz as a potential option to join the team Sunday.
Jul 28 2022Estrada went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada notched his second steal in as many days and his 15th in 17 attempts this year in the eighth inning. The infielder has produced six multi-hit efforts in his last 16 contests, going 18-for-57 (.316) in that span as one of the Giants' most consistent hitters. He's slashing .265/.317/.412 with nine home runs, 41 RBI, 49 runs scored, 16 doubles and a triple through 88 games this year.
Jul 17 2022Estrada went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada heads into the All-Star break warm, going 9-for-29 (.310) in his last eight games. He singled and stole second in the seventh inning Sunday, giving him 13 steals in 15 attempts for the year. The infielder has added a .259/.310/.417 slash line with nine home runs, 36 RBI and 46 runs scored in 303 plate appearances. With Brandon Crawford (knee) likely to need more than a minimum stay on the injured list, Estrada should function as the Giants' primary shortstop in the short term.
Jul 12 2022Estrada went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 13-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada hit a solo shot in the third inning and a two-run blast in the seventh. He's popped three of his nine homers this year in his last three games. The 26-year-old infielder has added a .259/.311/.421 slash line with 36 RBI, 44 runs scored and 12 stolen bases through 75 contests. Estrada continues to be a steady presence in the lineup against southpaws, though he's sat against both right-handers the Giants have faced since he returned from the COVID-19 injured list.
Jul 11 2022Estrada isn't starting Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will get a breather after he went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double, two runs, two RBI and a strikeout Sunday against the Padres. Wilmer Flores is starting at the keystone while David Villar takes over at third base.
Jul 10 2022Estrada went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and two total runs scored in Sunday's 12-0 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada's second-inning blast was ultimately all the offense Alex Wood and the Giants would need in the win. Prior to Sunday, Estrada had gone 0-for-11 over his last four contests, which included a five-day stint on the COVID-19-related injured list. The second baseman is up to a .256/.309/.398 slash line with seven homers, 33 RBI, 42 runs scored and 12 stolen bases through 73 games this season.
Jul 9 2022Estrada stole a base as a pinch runner in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada replaced Brandon Belt (knee) in the eighth inning and promptly stole second, but he was left aboard. Estrada has successfully recorded steals on his last three attempts and is 12-for-14 on the basepaths this season. The second baseman has added a .253/.308/.382 slash line with six home runs, 31 RBI and 40 runs scored through 72 contests as a consistent presence in the Giants' lineup at the keystone.
Jul 8 2022Estrada (illness) went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada couldn't get anything going with the bat in his return from the COVID-19 injured list. He's now on an 0-for-11 skid across his last three games, though he's still likely to be the Giants' primary second baseman going forward. The 26-year-old has a .253/.308/.382 slash line with six home runs, 31 RBI, 40 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 71 contests this year.
Jul 3 2022The Giants placed Estrada (illness) on the COVID-19-related injured list prior to Sunday's game against the White Sox, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada hasn't played since being scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's series opener with a sore throat, and though he hasn't tested positive for the virus, the fact that he's experienced symptoms of an illness for 24 hours will be enough for the Giants to place him on the IL. He'll be eligible to return to the active roster as soon as he sheds his symptoms and continues to test negative, but fantasy managers in weekly leagues likely won't feel comfortable including him in active lineups if he isn't cleared before Monday's series opener in Arizona. The Giants called up Yermin Mercedes from Triple-A Sacramento to replace Estrada on the roster.
Jul 2 2022Estrada was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox due to an illness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was slated to start at second base Saturday, but Jason Vosler will step in at the keystone and bat seventh. It's not yet clear whether Estrada will be available off the bench, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.
Jul 1 2022Estrada will sit Friday against the White Sox, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada hits the bench after going hitless in his last two games, dropping his OPS on the season down to .697. Donovan Walton will start at shortstop in his absence.
Jun 25 2022Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a stolen base, a walk and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada received a day off Friday, but it didn't slow down his recent momentum at the plate. He's hit safely in six of his last seven games, going 7-for-27 (.259) with two homers, four RBI, six runs and two stolen bases in that span. The 26-year-old has settled in with a .264/.320/.400 slash line, six homers, 11 steals in 13 attempts, 30 RBI, 40 runs scored, 12 doubles and a triple through 259 plate appearances. With Brandon Crawford still shaking off a knee injury, Estrada could shift over from second base to shortstop on occasion in the short term.
Jun 24 2022Estrada is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada started the past 15 games and will head to the bench Friday after posting a .231/.310/.385 slash line during that stretch. Donovan Walton will start at the keystone and bat eighth for San Francisco.
Jun 23 2022Estrada went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada is now batting .215 in June after Wednesday's hitless performance, but he's also picked up four of his 10 stolen bases for the season. The infielder has a .262/.315/.389 slash line with five home runs, 28 RBI and 37 runs scored in 65 contests overall.
Jun 19 2022Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada looked to be the hero with his game-tying solo shot in the ninth inning, but Jack Suwinski walked it off for the Pirates in the bottom half of the frame. Through 17 games in June, Estrada is 11-for-52 (.212) with three of his five homers on the year. Overall, he's slashing .264/.319/.398 with 27 RBI, 36 runs scored, nine stolen bases, 12 doubles and a triple in 62 contests. Despite the poor hitting form of late, he's maintained a near-everyday role at second base since Tommy La Stella has more often served as the designated hitter.
Jun 12 2022Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 3-2 win agains the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada put the Giants on the board against Clayton Kershaw in the second inning with a solo shot to left field. The long ball was his fourth of the season and extended his modest hitting streak to four games. Estrada has gone 1-for-3 in each of those four contests and has collected three RBI over that stretch.
Jun 5 2022Estrada went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, a walk, a hit-by-pitch and a run scored in a 5-1 victory Sunday in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada started the Giants' fourth-inning rally with a single. He later stole third base and came around to score on Donovan Walton's grand slam. The second baseman is 8-for-8 in stolen base attempts on the season. With a .357/.438/.500 batting line over his last 17 games, the 26-year-old has come to life at the plate after a slow start.
Jun 3 2022Estrada went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 15-6 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada's biggest contribution Friday was a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The second baseman's playing time has been slipping, but late scratches Thursday and Friday have allowed him to stay in the lineup. He's still slashing a solid .277/.316/.399 with three homers, 22 RBI, 29 runs scored and six stolen bases through 187 plate appearances. Estrada has multiple hits in three of his last five contests.
Jun 2 2022Estrada was added to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was slated to take a seat for the fifth time in the last seven games Thursday, but he'll start at second base and bat sixth after Brandon Crawford (illness) was a late scratch. Although Estrada will draw the start Thursday, he's lost out on playing time to Donovan Walton recently.
Jun 1 2022Estrada isn't starting Wednesday against Philadelphia, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada went 4-for-9 with a double, two runs and a strikeout over his last two games, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three matchups. Donovan Walton will start at the keystone and bat eighth.
May 30 2022Estrada will sit Monday against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games despite the fact that he owns a .417/.488/.556 slash line over his last 11 games. Donovan Walton will again get the nod at second base.
May 28 2022Estrada isn't starting Saturday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after recently drawing nine consecutive starts. Donovan Walton is starting at the keystone and batting eighth.
May 27 2022Estrada will be on the bench Friday against Cincinnati, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada had started each of the last nine games, hitting .406/.472/.531 over that stretch. Donovan Walton will start at second base Friday.
May 25 2022Estrada will start at second base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Mets, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tommy La Stella's return from the injured list last week looked as though it would cost Estrada an everyday role, but that has yet to come to fruition. In fact, Estrada will make his ninth consecutive start Sunday, all of which have come at second base while La Stella has served exclusively as a designated hitter or third baseman since being activated. Estrada has done his part to ensure that La Stella nor anyone else encroaches on his role, as he's slashed .414/.469/.517 over his previous eight starts.
May 18 2022Estrada went 3-for-3 with a walk, two doubles, a stolen base and a run scored Wednesday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada is fighting for continued playing time due to the return of Tommy La Stella (Achilles), and he's made a strong case by turning in multi-hit efforts in each of his last three starts. That has been aided by the hitting environment at Coors Field, though Estrada was only one of two Giants hitters to record multiple knocks Wednesday. Estrada also tallied his sixth stolen base of the campaign, and he has yet to be caught. Overall, Estrada maintains a .271/.306/.383 line with 20 RBI and 24 runs scored across 144 plate appearances.
May 15 2022Estrada is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada started 31 of 32 games at second base to begin the season for San Francisco, but he now finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. He has a .242/.271/.350 slash line with two home runs, 18 RBI, 21 runs and five stolen bases this season, but his time working in an everyday role may be at an end following the return of Evan Longoria (finger) from the injured list. Wilmer Flores is starting at the keystone and batting third Sunday.
May 14 2022Estrada isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada started in the last four games and went 5-for-18 with a double, five runs, two RBI and two stolen bases. He'll get a breather while Donovan Walton starts at the keystone and bats eighth.
May 11 2022Estrada went 2-for-5 with two runs and stolen base in the win over the Rockies on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada ripped a pair of singles in this one, coming around to score both times while also adding a stolen base. The swipe was his fifth of the season and second in the last three games. Estrada has now notched multiple hits in three of his last six games, raising his batting average from .228 to .252 in the process. With Tommy La Stella (Achilles) expected to return soon, the 26-year-old will likely operate in some form of a timeshare with him at second base.
May 10 2022Estrada went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in an 8-5 win over Miami on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada singled in the sixth inning and subsequently stole second base, and he knocked in a run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth. The infielder came into the campaign having notched just one theft in each of his previous two seasons, but he has already stolen four bases on four attempts in 2022. Estrada has above-average speed but last reached double-digit stolen bases in the minors in 2016, so his success in that department thus far comes as a bit of a surprise.
May 8 2022Estrada is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has started all 27 games at second base this season but will receive the day off for the series finale versus St. Louis. Mauricio Dubon will man the keystone in his place Sunday.
May 1 2022Estrada went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He laced a two-run double into left-center in the third inning to get the Giants on the board, then added a bases-loaded fielder's choice in the fifth to put San Francisco in the lead for good. Estrada is batting only .205 (8-for-39) over the last 11 games, but he's still provided a little fantasy value with two steals, four runs and six RBI.
Apr 24 2022Estrada went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada got aboard with a single in the Giants' fifth-inning rally. He then stole second and scored on a Curt Casali single. Estrada has provided a bit of power and speed from the bottom half of the order. He's slashing .255/.293/.400 with two home runs, nine RBI, 12 runs scored and three stolen bases while working as the primary second baseman with Tommy La Stella (Achilles) out. Estrada enters Sunday having gone 4-for-11 in his last three games.
Apr 20 2022Estrada went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada earned his second steal in as many attempts this season after drawing a ninth-inning walk. This was also his second straight hitless game. He's now slashing .227/.261/.409 with two home runs, eight RBI and 10 runs scored through 12 contests. Estrada figures to continue serving as the Giants' primary second baseman while Tommy La Stella (Achilles) is on the injured list, but the former will likely need to hit slightly better to keep the job long-term.
Apr 17 2022Estrada went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada got the Giants on the board with a two-run blast off Aaron Civale in the second inning. He brought home a run on an error in the fourth before knocking an RBI double in the sixth and coming around to score again. The 26-year-old infielder is now slashing .242/.265/.485 through 34 plate appearances.
Apr 12 2022Estrada went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs and three RBI in a 13-2 triumph against the Padres on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada singled home two runs in the first inning and doubled home another in the second, scoring on both occasions. The 26-year-old utility man is slashing a solid .278/.316/.500 through five games and appears to be the everyday second baseman while Tommy La Stella is injured and without a timetable to return.
Apr 8 2022Estrada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at second base and hitting seventh with Tommy La Stella (Achilles) sidelined for the Giants, Estrada made an impact by depositing an Anthony Bender pitch over the wall in left-center to tie the game at 5-5 in the bottom of the ninth inning. Estrada hit seven homers in 52 games last year in a utility role with an .812 OPS, and he's expected to see the bulk of the work at the keystone while La Stella is out.
Apr 7 2022Estrada is the Giants' primary second baseman to begin the year, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tommy La Stella (Achilles) was placed on the 10-day injured list, so Estrada will get a chance to start regularly early on. In 52 games last season, Estrada slashed .273/.333/.479 with seven home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base. If he hits well, he could carve out a larger role even once La Stella is healthy.
Mar 24 2022Estrada (forearm) will start at shortstop and bat cleanup Thursday in the Giants' Cactus League game against the White Sox, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada is back in the lineup for the first time since getting hurt in his spring debut Saturday, when he was hit in the right forearm by a pitch. Since he missed less than a week of action, Estrada shouldn't be too disadvantaged as he looks to break camp with the Giants as a utility man. He performed reasonably well over a sample of 132 plate appearances with San Francisco in 2021, reaching base at a .333 clip while slugging 11 extra-base hits, including seven home runs.
Oct 2 2021Estrada (hand) was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was hit in the hand by a pitch Tuesday and hadn't started a game since then, though he did appear off the bench. He's evidently not particularly injured, as he's been optioned instead of placed on the injured list. Whether or not he plays a role in the postseason remains to be seen, but his defensive versatility and .273/.333/.479 slash line in 132 major-league plate appearances this season seemingly give him a chance.
Sep 29 2021Estrada (hand) underwent X-rays that came back negative Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of Tuesday's matchup against Arizona, but he'll be out of the lineup for Wednesday's game. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench.
Sep 28 2021Estrada (hand) will undergo x-rays after he was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of Tuesday's game versus Arizona, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was hit on the hand in his lone plate appearance, although he was able to play the last two innings at second base. The infielder's x-rays are considered precautionary, although more information should be available ahead of Wednesday's contest regarding his status going forward.
Sep 17 2021Estrada was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada belted four homers while going 8-for-34 since being recalled Sept. 1. Despite resembling a solid reserve infield option, he'll head back to Sacramento for the time being with Donovan Solano (illness) returning from the COVID-19 IL.
Sep 16 2021Estrada hit a solo home run in his only at-bat Wednesday in a loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada came on as a pinch hitter in the third inning and swatted a solo shot to left field. He didn't remain in the game, however, as he continues to be used primarily off the bench. Over his past seven games, Estrada has logged a cumulative 10 plate appearances, going 3-for-9 with two RBI, three runs and a walk.
Sep 6 2021Estrada went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's victory over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old went deep off of Kyle Freeland in back-to-back innings with a solo shot in the fourth and then a two-run homer in the fifth inning. Estrada has operated mostly as a bench bat this season and had struggled to a .108 batting average while posting zero multi-hit performances in fourteen games and 37 at-bats since the beginning of August prior to tonight. On the bright side, he has now hit three home runs in his last five games after having only three homers on the season before.
Sep 2 2021Estrada went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer Thursday in a 5-1 win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada, fresh off a recall from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, drove a Devin Williams offering over the left field fence in the eighth inning to give the Giants a 5-1 cushion. It was the fourth homer of the year for Estrada, who could see a fair amount of playing time in the days ahead with Donovan Solano (COVID-19), Tommy La Stella (side) and Wilmer Flores (hamstring) currently unavailable. Solano and Flores are on the injured list while La Stella hasn't played since Sunday, opening the door for Estrada to step in at second base.
Sep 1 2021Estrada was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday and is starting at second base versus Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada spent a few days in the majors before being sent back to Triple-A on Sunday, and he'll quickly rejoin the Giants with rosters expanding to 28 players. The 25-year-old has a .291/.358/.419 slash line in 36 games this season and should fill an infield utility role for San Francisco.
Aug 29 2021Estrada was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada went 1-for-6 with a run scored across three games in his latest stint on the big-league roster. He should remain near the list of potential call-ups should the Giants need infield depth over the last month of the regular season.
Aug 26 2021Estrada was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has been at Triple-A since being demoted Aug. 14, but he'll rejoin the Giants on Thursday with Donovan Solano (undisclosed) heading to the injured list. The 25-year-old has an .809 OPS in 89 plate appearances this season and should fill a utility role while in the majors.
Aug 14 2021Estrada was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has looked good in limited action this season, slashing .300/.371/.438 across 89 plate appearances at the big-league level. The Giants' roster is a crowded one, however, so he'll make way for Evan Longoria (shoulder), who returns from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.
Aug 11 2021Estrada was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was optioned to Sacramento over the weekend but will rejoin the Giants a couple days later with Johnny Cueto (elbow) landing on the injured list. Estrada will fill a depth role in the infield with Brandon Crawford and Tommy La Stella now healthy.
Aug 8 2021Estrada was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Giants leaning heavily on their bullpen in recent games, Estrada was optioned to bring up reliever John Brebbia in a corresponding move. The versatile Estrada has a .303/.376/.447 slash line through 85 plate appearances, so he could be back with the big club soon.
Aug 1 2021Estrada is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada worked as the Giants' primary shortstop for most of the second half of July, but he lost hold of that job after Brandon Crawford returned from the injured list Thursday. Thanks to his defensive versatility, Estrada picked up starts in left field Friday and Saturday, but he'll be relegated to a bench role for the second game in a row to close out the series. The return of Crawford along with the trade-deadline acquisition of Kris Bryant will likely force Estrada to settle for utility duties moving forward, even though he slashed an impressive .348/.419/.515 with three home runs and a stolen base in July.
Jul 26 2021Estrada went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada singled and stole his first base of the year in the sixth. He would eventually be brought home off the bat of Curt Casali and later started off the eighth with the Giants' third homer of the day to make it a 6-1 ballgame. The 25-year-old has stepped up in a big way in the absence of Brandon Crawford (oblique), as he's slashing .360/.407/.640 with two homers, five RBI, five runs scored, a steal and 2:8 BB:K over his last seven games. It's doubtful he's able to sustain his success over time but fantasy managers, especially in NL-only leagues, should ride him while he's hot.
Jul 21 2021Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada extended San Francisco's early lead in the fifth inning with a 406-foot blast to center field. The homer extended a strong July for the utilityman. Over 13 games this month, Estrada is slashing .361/.439/.583 with a pair of home runs, 11 RBI and a 5:7 BB:K.
Jul 20 2021Estrada went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was right in the middle of things during a four-run seventh inning in which he sent a two-run double down the third-base line to extend the Giants' lead to 6-2. The 25-year-old has come out of nowhere to become a key contributor since being called up from Triple-A Sacramento on June 29. Since then, he's slashed .353/.421/.500 with a homer, 10 RBI, five runs scored and a 4:6 BB:K over 13 games. He figures to play an everyday role moving forward after the team placed Brandon Crawford on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain.
Jul 10 2021Estrada went 4-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored Saturday against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada continued to produce offensively for the Giants, putting together the first four-hit game of his major-league career while driving in a trio of runs. The 25-year-old owns a .360/.429/.520 slashing line in his 28 plate appearances this season, a huge boost to a San Francisco squad that currently has multiple infielders on the injured list.
Jul 3 2021Estrada went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, a double and five RBI in Friday's 11-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada had the best game of his young career Friday night. He notched his first-ever three-hit game and had at least three RBI for the first time since May 19, 2019. The 25-year-old doubled home a run in the fifth and then sealed the game with a grand slam in the ninth to put his team up 11-4. He hadn't recorded a hit in two at-bats this season coming into the game and should continue to hold a depth role around the infield despite breaking out with a stellar performance.
Jun 29 2021Estrada was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada spent five days on the big-league roster earlier in June and will rejoin the Giants on Tuesday. The 25-year-old provides infield depth with Evan Longoria (shoulder), Brandon Belt (knee) and Tommy La Stella (hamstring/thumb) on the injured list. Mauricio Dubon was optioned to Sacramento in a corresponding move.
Jun 11 2021Estrada was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada spent five days on the active roster and went hitless in his lone plate appearance. Caleb Baragar (elbow) was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.
Jun 6 2021The Giants recalled Estrada from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Sunday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Evan Longoria landing on the injured list Sunday with a shoulder sprain, Estrada is set for his first major-league action of 2021. The infielder, who's played a combined 61 games for the Yankees across 2019 and 2020, was hitting an impressive .381/.435/.629 with six homers at Sacramento prior to his promotion. He's not in the starting lineup Sunday, but he figures to be an option off the bench for manager Gabe Kapler.
Apr 11 2021The Giants acquired Estrada from the Yankees on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco will add Estrada to its 40-man roster, but the infielder will be optioned to the Giants' alternate site as his new organization looks to get an extended evaluation of him. Estrada had appeared in 61 games for the Yankees across the past two seasons, generating a .214/.267/.348 slash line in 121 plate appearances.
Sep 15 2020Estrada was optioned to the alternate training site after Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old saw regular playing time toward the end of August with DJ LeMahieu sidelined, but he's struggled with a .469 OPS in 25 games this season. Estrada may not rejoin the big-league club with the team getting healthier and with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Aug 30 2020Estrada is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back on the bench for the second straight game, Estrada doesn't look like he'll be in line for regular starts any longer after DJ LeMahieu (thumb) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday. Prior to the back-to-back benchings, Estrada had started seven of the previous eight contests, going 3-for-21 with a solo home run.
Aug 24 2020Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Estrada will serve as the team's primary second baseman while DJ LeMahieu (thumb) is on the 10-day injured list, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees are breaking in two new starters in the middle infield, as Boone noted that Tyler Wade will step in as the main option at shortstop while Gleyber Torres (hamstring) is sidelined for 2-to-3 weeks. While the prospect of a full-time role increases Estrada's fantasy appeal, his lack of power and so-so hit tool render him a fairly low-upside option, making him best suited for AL-only or deeper mixed leagues.
Aug 20 2020Estrada is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was in the starting nine for each of the past three games, but he'll give way to Tyler Wade at second base in the series finale. Considering the Yankees faced left-handed pitching twice in the previous three games, the righty-hitting Estrada could be stuck in the short side of a platoon at the keystone behind the lefty-hitting Wade.
Aug 18 2020Estrada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada started at third base for the first time in his career and batted seventh in the lineup. He contributed one of four Yankees homers in the contest, going deep in the fourth inning. Estrada could see a fair amount of playing time with DJ LeMahieu (thumb) on the shelf. In seven at-bats this season, Estrada has three hits and two RBI.
Aug 14 2020Estrada was called up by the Yankees on Friday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada will replace Aaron Judge on the roster, who landed on the injured list with a calf strain in a corresponding move. He'll likely serve as a utility infielder during his time with the team.
Aug 10 2020The Yankees optioned Estrada to their alternate training site Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has now been optioned to the Yankees' alternate site for the third time in five days. The 24-year-old utility man likely won't be in line for a long-term stay on the active roster in 2020 unless the Yankees are without one of DJ LeMahieu, Gio Urshela, Gleyber Torres or Tyler Wade for an extended period.
Aug 9 2020The Yankees recalled Estrada from their alternate training site Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One day after optioning Estrada, the Yankees will bring him back on the active roster with the team requiring a replacement for injured outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring). While Stanton's absence creates an everyday opening at designated hitter, Estrada isn't expected to be viewed as a solution there. Instead, the 24-year-old will fill a utility infield role while he's up with the club.
Aug 8 2020Estrada was optioned to the Yankees' alternate site between the two halves of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada's latest stay on the big-league roster lasted less than a day, and he didn't receive any game action. He'll make way for reliever Ben Heller, who was recalled in a corresponding move.
Aug 7 2020Estrada was chosen to be part of the Yankees' taxi squad this weekend, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was removed from the active roster Thursday, but he'll still be able to travel with New York for its weekend series against the Rays as part of the team's five-man taxi squad. Estrada won't be eligible to play, however, unless he is first moved back onto the active roster.
Aug 6 2020The Yankees optioned Estrada to their alternate training site Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With all MLB teams having to reduce their active rosters from 30 to 28 men ahead of Thursday's games, Estrada, Miguel Andujar and Nick Nelson were the odd men out for the Yankees. Though he's been with the Yankees since Opening Day, Estrada appeared in just two of the team's 11 games, logging base hits in both of his at-bats.
Jul 21 2020Estrada will be on the Yankees' Opening Day roster, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada put on an impressive showing during camp, and he was rewarded with a spot on the major-league roster to begin the regular season. While the 24-year-old should serve as middle infield depth for the Yankees, his above-average speed could give him chances to see the field on the basepaths. Estrada made his major-league debut last season and recorded three home runs and four stolen bases while slashing .250/.294/.438 over 35 games.
Jul 18 2020Estrada hit his third intrasquad home run Friday and remains on the roster bubble, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada has impressed during summer camp, but the Yankees may prefer Tyler Wade's superior speed and versatility when deciding which of the two players to include on the intial 30-man roster. Estrada swiped four bases and slashed .250/.294/.438 with three home runs across 69 plate appearances in his first taste of the big leagues last season.
Oct 2 2019Estrada will not make the Yankees' ALDS roster, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Oct 2 2019Estrada will not make the Yankees' ALDS roster, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada was a long shot at best to make the postseason squad, having posting a modest .250/.294/.438 slash line in 69 plate appearances this season. With Gio Urshela (ankle) and Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) in line to be cleared to play, Estrada won't be needed.
Sep 8 2019Estrada (hamstring) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada played a couple minor-league rehab games over the weekend and will rejoin the big-league club after spending the last three weeks on the shelf with the hamstring strain. The 23-year-old has a .739 OPS in 61 plate appearances this season and figures to serve as a utility option off the bench.
Sep 6 2019Estrada (hamstring) will join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Matt Kardos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Estrada played five innings at second base in his first rehab appearance with Double-A Trenton on Friday, going 3-for-3 and tying a team postseason record with five RBI. Trenton will not play again until Tuesday, so Estrada will join Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre, presumably for their playoff game Saturday. The RailRiders are down 0-2 in the best-of-five series, so the opportunity for Estrada to play additional games with the team is contingent on the outcome of Saturday's game.
Aug 28 2019Estrada (hamstring) has resumed running and throwing, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Aug 18 2019The Yankees placed Estrada on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right hamstring strain.
Aug 14 2019Estrada was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.
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May 9 2018Estrada (undisclosed) was placed on the minor-league disabled list Wednesday.Estrada missed the first two weeks of the season with a hip injury, but it's unclear if his current injury is related as specifics remain unclear. The move is backdated to Tuesday, so he'll be eligible to return May 15 if he proves ready. The 22-year-old was hitting just .152/.176/.182 through eight games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before landing on the DL for a second time this season.
Apr 19 2018Estrada (hip) was activated from the disabled list at High-A Tampa on Wednesday, Dan Martin of the New York Post reports.The 22-year-old had been out since suffering a gunshot wound in February. The injury did little to hamper him in his season debut, as he went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a pair of runs scored. It's interesting that he was activated by High-A Tampa since he was expected to open the season at Triple-A, though Estrada could get to that level soon if he continues to hit like this.
Apr 5 2018Estrada (hip) will open the season on the disabled list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, MLB.com's Jim Callis reports.He is still recovering from a gunshot wound in his right hip from a robbery attempt this winter in Venezuela. It's noteworthy that he will open the year at Triple-A, as he had previously never played above Double-A. Estrada is a great real life depth piece, as he is a quality infield defender who excels at making contact. Unfortunately, his power and speed tools are a little light for him to realistically project as a decent fantasy option, unless he ends up being a .300 hitter in the big leagues. He is also blocked by better young players at every position in New York, so a trade would help his value in deep leagues.
Feb 16 2018Manager Aaron Boone said that Estrada was shot in the right hip during a robbery attempt in Venezuela a few weeks ago but has already reported to camp and should be able to play the "bulk" of the season, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.It's obviously a good sign that Estrada is getting back into the swing of things at camp, although there was no word on his current condition outside of Boone's statement that he's "in a good frame of mind right now." The 21-year-old will begin ramping up his cardio within the next week by doing some stationary bike work, and there should be an update on his status once he's able to begin baseball activities. In 2017, Estrada slashed .301/.353/.392 with six home runs. 48 RBI and eight stolen bases in 122 games with Double-A Trenton.
Nov 20 2017Estrada was added to the 40-man roster Monday.The Yankees' decision to add Estrada to the 40-man roster will protect him from the Rule 5 draft. Estrada played well at Double-A Trenton during the 2017 season. Over 122 games he hit .301 with a .745 OPS and scored 72 runs.