Mike Yastrzemski
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Jun 30 2025Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will break a streak of 13 consecutive starts Monday, ceding his spot in right field to Daniel Johnson. In his last 18 games, Yastrzemski is slashing .290/.375/.452 with a pair of home runs.
Jun 26 2025Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a home run in Wednesday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski hit a leadoff homer in the bottom of the first, marking his seventh of the season. The 34-year-old outfielder has recorded just two hits in his last four games, though both have been home runs. Yastrzemski is slashing .271/.362/.441 with 10 RBI, eight runs scored, two long balls and a 9:13 BB:K across 69 plate appearances in June.
Jun 17 2025Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski is on a hot streak, having hit safely in seven straight games. In that span, he has gone 11-for-22 (.500) with four doubles and seven RBI. The outfielder should have more stable playing time while Jerar Encarnacion (oblique) is on the injured list -- the two had been platooning in right field, but Encarnacion's injury leaves just one right-handed-hitting full-time outfielder (Heliot Ramos) on the Giants' roster. Yastrzemski is slashing just .170/.214/.264 against southpaws this season, so it's still possible the Giants will eventually change the composition of their outfield to give him a platoon partner. Overall, he's batting .257 with a .748 OPS, five home runs, 13 doubles, one triple, 24 RBI, 28 runs scored and five stolen bases over 252 plate appearances.
Jun 16 2025Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with an intentional walk and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski singled on a bunt in the second inning and added another single in the fourth before coming around to score, putting the Giants on the board. The 34-year-old outfielder has logged at least one hit in six straight games after opening the month 0-for-12 with a 1:2 BB:K over 13 plate appearances. During that six-game span, he's slashing .444/.522/.611 with seven RBI, four runs scored, three doubles and a 4:4 BB:K across 23 plate appearances.
Jun 12 2025Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a double in Wednesday's 10-7 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski tied the game at 6-6 in the eighth inning with a two-run double to center field, then added an RBI single in the ninth to drive in San Francisco's final run. With that, the 34-year-old notched his first multi-hit performance since May 20. After going hitless in his first six appearances of June, Yastrzemski has now logged at least one hit in three straight games. During that span, he's slashing .444/.400/.667 with seven RBI, two doubles and a run scored across 10 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2025Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a sacrifice fly, a two-run double and a run scored during Sunday's 4-3 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski took part in all four of the Giants' runs Sunday and helped his team overcome a 3-1 deficit in the fourth inning. He plated Matt Chapman and Wilmer Flores with a game-tying, two-run double and then came around to score on a fielding error by Ozzie Albies later in the frame. Yastrzemski came into the contest with merely one hit and seven strikeouts in his last 25 at-bats. He's slashing .232/.329/.369 with five home runs and five stolen bases this season.
Jun 5 2025Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The struggling Yastrzemski will stay on the bench for the third game in a row, with the Giants facing right-handed starting pitchers in all three of those contests. Daniel Johnson will get a second straight start in right field Thursday after Jerar Encarnacion played the position Tuesday. Yastrzemski enters play Thursday in a 3-for-41 freefall at the plate.
May 25 2025Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski recorded his first three-bagger of the season on a flyball to center field in the third inning before coming around to score. The 34-year-old outfielder had gone 0-for-10 over his previous three games entering Sunday and is now slashing .262/.363/.421 with 23 runs scored, 17 RBI, 15 extra-base hits -- including five home runs -- and five stolen bases across 190 plate appearances this season.
May 18 2025Yastrzemski isn't part of the starting nine for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will yield to Luis Matos in right field Sunday against lefty Jeffrey Springs and the Athletics. Yastrzemski is slashing .278/.381/.444 in 168 plate appearances this season.
May 14 2025Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's streak of seven consecutive starts will come to an end Wednesday while the Giants stock up on some extra right-handed bats to counter Diamondbacks southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez. Luis Matos will fill in for Yastrzemski in right field, and left fielder Heliot Ramos will replace Yastrzemski as the Giants' leadoff batter.
May 13 2025Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, one stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Yastrzemski's second three-hit effort in the last three games. The outfielder also has three steals in that span and is up to five thefts on the year, matching his career high from 2022. He's not a particularly speedy player, but he's started 2025 in great form, his best since the abbreviated 2020 campaign. He's slashing .284/.385/.463 with five home runs, 17 RBI, 21 runs scored and nine doubles across 38 contests. He still sits against southpaws most of the time, but he's been an effective table-setter against right-handed pitchers.
May 11 2025Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's extra-inning loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski knocked singles in the first, fifth and ninth innings for his first three-hit performance of the year. He added two steals to double his season total. His previous stolen base was in Houston on April 2. Yastrzemski is now slashing .276/.374/.449 with 12 extra-base hits and 20 runs scored through 36 games.
May 5 2025Yastrzemski is not in the Giants' starting lineup against the Cubs on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will avoid the southpaw matchup against Carmen Mlodzinski on Monday as the Giants start Heliot Ramos, Jung Hoo Lee and Luis Matos in the outfield. Yastrzemski has recorded at least two hits in five of his last 10 games, and over that span he has gone 12-for-39 with six runs scored, two home runs and six RBI.
May 4 2025Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored and a walk during Sunday's 9-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski knocked a two-RBI single into center field during the fifth inning before coming around to score. The 34-year-old outfielder logged his third multi-hit effort in his last five games, during which he has posted a .368 batting average with four RBI, four runs scored, a home run and a double across 21 plate appearances. Yastrzemski is now slashing .283/.387/.491 with 17 RBI, 16 runs scored, 12 extra-base hits and a 17:24 BB:K over 124 plate appearances.
May 1 2025Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski launched a 385-foot solo shot to right field, cutting the Giants' deficit to 5-3 in the eighth inning. It was the veteran outfielder's fifth homer of the season, tying him for second place on the team. Yastrzemski has logged three multi-hit games in his last six, slashing .292/.320/.542 with three runs scored, three RBI and two home runs across 25 plate appearance in that span.
Apr 20 2025Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder started the previous four games, including two versus southpaws, but he'll head to the bench Sunday against lefty Yusei Kikuchi. Yastrzemski has had a resurgent start to the year with a .930 OPS, three homers, 11 RBI, 10 runs and a 12:16 BB:K in 74 plate appearances. Luis Matos is manning right field and batting sixth in the series finale at Anaheim.
Apr 16 2025Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with two walks and a two-run double in Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski added to the Giants' blowout in the seventh inning with a two-run double to center field that brought Tyler Fitzgerald and Wilmer Flores home. Over his last 10 games, Yastrzemski has gone 10-for-31 with nine walks, seven runs scored, three home runs and 11 RBI.
Apr 14 2025Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double, three RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 10-4 victory over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old occupied the leadoff spot and provided some late offense to seal the win for San Francisco. After popping a 387-foot, two-run homer in the seventh, Yastrzemski returned in the ninth to crack a run-scoring double. The veteran outfielder is off to a torrid start, slashing .311/.436/.600 with three home runs, four doubles and nine RBI and runs scored apiece across 55 plate appearances.
Apr 13 2025Yastrzemski is not in the Giants' starting lineup against the Yankees on Sunday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will begin Sunday's game in the dugout with the Yankees sending left-hander Carlos Rodon to the mound. Luis Matos, Jung Hoo Lee and Heliot Ramos will man the outfield for the Giants in the series finale. Yastrzemski has started the season slashing .316/.458/.553 with two stolen bases, seven runs scored, two home runs and six RBI across 48 plate appearances.
Apr 12 2025Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and two runs scored during Friday's 9-1 rain-shortened win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski hit leadoff for the first time this season, knocking a double into right field before coming around to score in the first inning. The veteran outfielder has recorded at least one hit in six straight games, including a double in each of his last three. Yastrzemski has been stellar to begin the season and currently ranks fifth in the National League in batting average. The 34-year-old is slashing .343/.465/.600 with three home runs, two doubles and six RBI across 43 plate appearances.
Apr 11 2025Yastrzemski is starting in right field and batting leadoff in Friday's game versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fresh off a walk-off home run in Wednesday's win over the Reds, Yastrzemski has been moved up to the leadoff spot after batting either sixth or eighth in his first nine starts this season. The 34-year-old is slashing .344/.462/.594 with two homers and two steals in 10 games this season. Regular leadoff man LaMonte Wade is batting sixth Friday.
Apr 10 2025Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional run and a double in Wednesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski doubled in the sixth frame, helping spark a four-run rally that put the Giants within striking distance. The 34-year-old ended the game with a 380-foot walk-off homer to right field. Yastrzemski has now recorded at least one hit in five straight appearances, including two doubles and two home runs. The veteran outfielder has been highly productive to start the 2025 campaign, slashing .344/.462/.594 with six RBI, five runs, four extra-base hits and two stolen bases across 39 plate appearances.
Apr 6 2025Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski drilled a three-run shot during the Giants' four-run fourth inning. It was his first extra-base hit of the season. Yastrzemski drew a walk in the ninth inning and now owns a 7:9 BB:K through 31 plate appearances. Despite his limited power early on, he's slashing .333/.484/.458.
Mar 30 2025Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He unsurprisingly didn't start Saturday with lefty Nick Lodolo on the mound, but the veteran outfielder is sitting again Sunday against Reds righty Nick Martinez. Yastrzemski started in right field Opening Day and went 2-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Mar 29 2025Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Saturday against the Reds, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds will send left-hander Nick Lodolo to the mound to start Saturday's contest, so the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will begin the game on the bench. Luis Matos will fill the void in right field and bat sixth.
Mar 15 2025Yastrzemski isn't in the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League game versus the Mariners, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has had a nice spring thus far, going 6-for-28 with three homers, six RBI and five runs scored in 11 games. He'll get a chance to rest Saturday while Jerar Encarnacion steps in to cover right field, batting eighth.
Mar 6 2025Yastrzemski went 2-for-2 with a home run Thursday for his second homer of the spring. He's likely to platoon with Luis Matos in right field, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski hit eighth in the likely Opening Day lineup that the Giants used Thursday. Yastrzemski clubbed 18 homers with 57 RBI and 60 runs to go along with a .231/.302/.437 slash line in 140 games last season.
Nov 22 2024Yastrzemski agreed to a one-year, $9.25 million contract with the Giants on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old is entering his final season of arbitration eligibility and was floated as a non-tender candidate, but he's instead set to be back for a seventh season in San Francisco. Yastrzemski played in 140 games during 2024 and hit 18 home runs with a .231/.302/.437 slash line.
Sep 28 2024Yastrzemski isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After recording two hits in five at-bats during Friday's series opener, Yastrzemski will take a seat for San Francisco's penultimate game of the season. While he rests, Mark Canha, Grant McCray and Heliot Ramos will start across the outfield.
Sep 23 2024Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a day off for the left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski as the Diamondbacks send southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez to the bump. Heliot Ramos will shift over to right field for the Giants on Monday.
Sep 21 2024Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 9-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's three-run blast in the sixth inning was the fifth long ball of the game for the Giants. The 34-year-old has gone hitless in four of his past 10 contests but has also homered five times and driven in 11 runs in that span. On the season, he is hitting .235 with 18 long balls, 56 RBI, 58 runs scored and three steals across 451 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2024Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski hit a leadoff homer for the second game in a row. He's gone deep four times over his last seven games to get up to 17 homers on the year, with his moderate power being one of the more reliable parts of his game this year. The outfielder has added a .236/.311/.447 slash line, 53 RBI, 56 runs scored and three stolen bases over 130 contests. Even with Tyler Fitzgerald healthy again after a back injury, Yastrzemski has held onto the leadoff spot against right-handers.
Sep 17 2024Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, one additional RBI and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski took the second pitch of the game deep to right field for his fifth homer over 13 contests in September. He's posted just four other hits this month, but he's been decently productive with nine RBI and 10 runs scored. Overall, Yastrzemski has a .237/.312/.442 slash line with 16 homers, 52 RBI, 55 runs scored and three stolen bases through 129 contests.
Sep 14 2024Yastrzemski isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday versus San Diego, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has gone 3-for-22 with two homers, five RBI and nine strikeouts over his last seven contests, and he'll now take a seat on the bench while Mark Canha fills the opening in right field and bats leadoff.
Sep 12 2024Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski lined out to center in his first at-bat before launching a three-run homer in the second inning to extend San Francisco's lead to eight runs. The outfielder would also add an RBI double in the fourth to give him just his second multi-hit performance this month. Yastrzemski has now gone deep in back-to-back games and already has four long balls in September to go along with seven RBI and seven runs scored.
Sep 11 2024Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski led off the bottom of the sixth with a solo home run off Aaron Civale to bring the Giants within a run of the Brewers. Three of his last five hits have left the yard, though he's struggled to a .208 average and 31 percent strikeout rate in September so far. For the year, Yastrzemski's slashing .237/.311/.434 with 14 homers, 46 RBI, 51 runs, three steals and a 34:108 BB:K in 413 plate appearances.
Sep 8 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will sit after a run of eight straight starts, during which his clubbed two homers but batted just .192. Luis Matos is starting in right field in the series finale at San Diego.
Sep 4 2024Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and three runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's big hit of the night came in the eighth and kickstarted a four-run inning for the Giants. He's now homered in back-to-back games and in four of his last eight, totaling six RBI over that span. For the year, the 24-year-old is slashing .242/.313/.439 with 13 homers, 45 RBI, 50 runs, three steals and a 32:101 BB:K in 394 plate appearances.
Sep 2 2024Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer was Yastrzemski's 100th career long ball, a mark he's achieved over six seasons. It's been a down year in the power department for the outfielder -- he has 12 homers through 117 contests, his lowest total since hitting 10 in 54 games in the shortened 2020 campaign. Yastrzemski has picked up the pace recently, going 7-for-26 (.269) with three homers and five RBI over his last seven games, lifting his season slash line to .239/.309/.430 across 389 plate appearances.
Aug 29 2024Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Milwaukee, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants are facing a right-hander in Aaron Civale, but the left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski will nonetheless begin the series finale on the bench. Jerar Encarnacion will occupy right field Thursday.
Aug 27 2024Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's seventh-inning blast put the Giants ahead for good. The outfielder has found some success lately, going 7-for-22 (.318) with two homers and four RBI over his last six contests. Overall, he's maintained a .243/.307/.432 slash line with 11 homers, 42 RBI, 44 runs scored and three stolen bases over 113 games this year, mainly in a strong-side platoon role, though he hasn't been held out versus every southpaw. His main competitors for playing time are Mark Canha and Jerar Encarnacion, who have been utilized more frequently at first base and designated hitter rather than right field.
Aug 24 2024Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski had gone just 8-for-47 (.170) with no homers over his previous 14 games. The outfielder has four multi-hit efforts over 20 contests in August. He's now batting .242 with a .736 OPS, 10 homers, 40 RBI, 43 runs scored, 13 doubles, nine triples and three stolen bases over 111 games this season.
Aug 21 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Michael Conforto and LaMonte Wade while the White Sox send southpaw Garrett Crochet to the hill for the series finale. The Giants haven't been as proactively shielding Yastrzemski from left-handers as they have with Conforto and Wade; Yastrzemski was included in the lineup in each of the club's previous five matchups with southpaw starters or bulk relievers.
Aug 13 2024Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 1-0 extra-inning loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's steal was his third of the year and first since July 24. The outfielder has hit safely in six of his last eight games, going 8-for-31 (.258) with four extra-base hits in that span. For the season, he's up to a .246/.312/.434 slash line with nine home runs, 38 RBI and 39 runs scored across 101 contests, though he's also struggled to a 27.1 percent strikeout rate that continues to limit his upside.
Aug 8 2024Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI triple and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While not known to be particularly speedy -- he has just two stolen bases and ranks in the 43rd percentile for sprint speed, per Statcast -- Yastrzemski is up to nine triples this year. He's gone 13-for-43 (.302) with five extra-base hits, including a trio of three-baggers, over his last 13 games. For the season, the outfielder is slashing .248/.318/.446 with nine homers, 37 RBI, 37 runs scored and 10 doubles over 96 contests, playing primarily in a strong-side platoon role in right field.
Aug 6 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will avoid a matchup with left-hander MacKenzie Gore on Monday. Michael Conforto, Heliot Ramos and Jerar Encarnacion will fill the outfield from left to right.
Aug 2 2024Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Cincinnati, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds are sending southpaw Andrew Abbott to the hill, so Yastrzemski will begin this one on the bench. Jerar Encarnacion is in right field in what will be his Giants debut.
Jul 25 2024Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers. He also drew a walk and was hit by a pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski walked in his first trip to the plate before adding an RBI single and a steal in the fourth to put the Giants up 2-1. He drove in another run in the eighth and went on to reach four times in the contest, increasing his average to .326 (15-for-46) in July. It marked the outfielder's fifth multi-hit performance this month and fourth in his last 10 games, while the stolen base was just his second of the season.
Jul 14 2024Yastrzemski went 3-for-3 with a triple, two doubles and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's triple was the decisive play, as it turned into a Little League home run when he scored on a throwing error by Brooks Lee. Neither power nor speed have been notable for Yastrzemski this year, though this was his third multi-hit effort in his last four games. The outfielder is slashing .241/.316/.436 with eight home runs, 31 RBI, 29 runs scored, nine doubles, five triples and one stolen base across 78 contests.
Jul 11 2024Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski came into Thursday's game hitless in his last 11 at-bats, but snapped the streak with an infield single in the fourth inning and doubled down with a solo homer in the ninth frame off Chad Green. Yastrzemski is slashing .225/.302/.407 with eight home runs and a 28.8 percent strikeout rate.
Jul 6 2024Yastrzemski is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will take a seat Saturday with Cleveland sending left-hander Logan Allen to the mound. Luis Matos (undisclosed) will return from a one-game absence to start in right field and bat fifth.
Jul 5 2024Yastrzemski (elbow) is batting seventh and playing right field Friday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was initially left out of the Giants lineup Friday, but a revised version of the starting nine has Yastrzemski in right field. The 33-year-old exited Thursday's game against Atlanta after being hit by a pitch, but he won't have to miss any time due to the injury.
Jul 4 2024X-rays came back negative on Yastrzemski's elbow after he was hit by a pitch Thursday against Atlanta, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was hit by a pitch in the elbow in the fourth inning and was pulled one frame later. He was diagnosed with a right elbow contusion and is considered day-to-day.
Jul 3 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski went 2-for-2 on Tuesday in his return from the 10-day injured list and will head to the bench Wednesday with southpaw Chris Sale on the mound for Atlanta.
Jul 2 2024The Giants reinstated Yastrzemski (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old landed on the shelf with an oblique strain June 22, and he's ready to rejoin the Giants after a brief stay on the injured list. Yastrzemski was enjoying a strong month prior to the injury, as he had an .842 OPS over 18 games in June.
Jun 22 2024The Giants placed Yastrzemski on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A side injury caused Yastrzemski to make an early exit from Thursday's contest, and it will now keep him sidelined for at least the remainder of June. Luis Matos will come up from the minors to fill Yastrzemski's roster spot, and the 33-year-old's move to the IL will likely result in more outfield reps for Austin Slater.
Jun 20 2024Yastrzemski exited Thursday's game against the Cardinals due to left side tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski exited the game in the fourth inning and was seen departing the field with a trainer. It's unclear how the injury occurred or how long he may be sidelined. Austin Slater entered the game in Yastrzemski's place.
Jun 14 2024Yastrzemski isn't in the Giants' lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will take a seat as the lefty-throwing Tyler Anderson starts on the bump for the Halos. In his place, Austin Slater will start in right field and bat in the leadoff spot.
Jun 9 2024Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has gone 4-for-15 with two homers and four RBI over his last five contests. The outfielder has seen his playing time dip with the emergence of Heliot Ramos, though there's room for both of them in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers. Yastrzemski is at a .214/.286/.393 slash line with seven homers, 25 RBI, 20 runs scored and one stolen base over 186 plate appearances in a strong-side platoon role this season.
Jun 8 2024Yastrzemski isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Andrew Heaney will start on the hill for Texas, so the left-handed bat of Yastrzemski will stay put in the dugout to begin the game. While he rests, Michael Conforto, Heliot Ramos and Austin Slater will start across San Francisco's outfield.
Jun 5 2024Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski picked up his first steal of the season in this contest. He's spent much of the year in a strong-side platoon role in right field, but the emergence of Heliot Ramos has pushed Yastrzemski over to sharing center field with Austin Slater. Yastrzemski is slashing a poor .214/.282/.384 with six home runs, 24 RBI and 19 runs scored through 175 plate appearances, though he should be able to maintain his platoon role as long as his bat doesn't go too cold. If Yastrzemski struggles, the Giants could eventually opt to give Luis Matos another look in the majors, who was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday to make room for Slater's return from a concussion.
Jun 4 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will hit the bench Tuesday as lefty Blake Walston takes the mound for Arizona. Luis Matos will shift to center field while Heliot Ramos and Michael Conforto start in the corner outfield.
Jun 2 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has a .569 OPS in 34 at-bats over his past 10 games and will sit Sunday as lefty Nestor Cortes takes the ball for the Yankees. Luis Matos will shift to right field while Tyler Fitzgerald receives a start in center.
May 29 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will get a breather in the series finale while southpaw Cristopher Sanchez toes the rubber for Philadelphia. Luis Matos will slide over from his usual spot in center field and pick up a start in right field in Yastrzemski's stead.
May 26 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will take a seat for the series finale while southpaw Sean Manaea takes the hill for the Mets. Ryan McKenna will replace Yastrzemski in right field.
May 25 2024Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-7 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski provided a little cushion with a solo shot in the top of the ninth inning, and it proved vital when the Mets answered back with a run of their own before their rally fell short to end the game. Over his last nine games, Yastrzemski has five multi-hit efforts and four 0-fers on his ledger, going 10-for-34 (.294) with two homers, two doubles and a 2:8 BB:K in that span. The outfielder is at a .225/.286/.380 slash line with five homers, 15 RBI, 16 runs scored and no stolen bases over 141 plate appearances this season in a strong-side platoon role in right field. Ryan McKenna, who was claimed off waivers from the Orioles last Saturday, appears to be Yastrzemski's platoon partner for now, at least until Austin Slater (concussion) returns.
May 21 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will avoid a matchup with southpaw Martin Perez on Tuesday. Instead, Ryan McKenna will bat seventh and play right field.
May 16 2024Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski hopped on a four-seamer from Elieser Hernandez in the bottom of the third and sent it into the stands to put the Giants up 2-0 and later added a single to give the outfielder his second consecutive multi-hit game. It marked Yastrzemski's fourth home run of the campaign and his second in the month of May, during which he's batting just .217. It also marked the first time this season in which he's strung together multiple hits in back-to-back contests.
May 2 2024Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Thursday in a 3-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski gave the Giants their first run with a third-inning solo shot. It was his third homer of the campaign, two of which have come over his past four contests. Yastrzemski has hit almost exclusively against right-handed hurlers this season -- he's logged just six at-bats against southpaws and was lifted for a pinch hitter against a lefty in the seventh inning Thursday despite his earlier long ball.
Apr 28 2024Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has hit safely in six of his last eight games, going 9-for-22 (.409) in that span. His two hitless contests in that span were games during which he entered off the bench. The outfielder remains in a strong-side platoon role this year. He's slashing .236/.311/.345 with two homers, 10 RBI, seven runs scored and no stolen bases over 62 plate appearances while sharing right field with platoon partner Austin Slater.
Apr 27 2024Yastrzemski isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench as the left-handed Martin Perez prepares to start on the mound for the Bucs. Austin Slater will step in to cover right field Saturday and bat in the leadoff spot.
Apr 24 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Sean Manaea on the hill for the Mets, the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will get a breather in the series finale. Yastrzemski starred in Tuesday's 5-1 win, going 2-for-3 with a run scored while delivered a two-run single in the fifth inning and plating another run with a single in the seventh.
Apr 22 2024Yastrzemski is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Mets, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will begin Monday's game in the dugout with the Mets sending out left-hander Jose Quintana. Austin Slater will start in right field and hit in the leadoff spot.
Apr 21 2024Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski took Slade Cecconi deep for a two-run shot in the bottom of the fifth inning, driving in Thairo Estrada and giving San Francisco a 2-1 lead. The homer was his first of the season while he's now batting .182 with six RBI and five runs scored over 44 at-bats in 16 games.
Apr 19 2024Yastrzemski isn't in San Francisco's lineup for Friday's game against Arizona, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle repors. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Jordan Montgomery will start on the mound for the D-backs, so the left-handed bat of Yastrzemski will stay put in the dugout to begin Friday's game. His absence will allow Austin Slater to start in right field and bat in the leadoff spot.
Apr 17 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski is one of three lefty-hitting regulars in the lineup who will take a seat with southpaw Trevor Rogers on the bump for Miami. LaMonte Wade and Michael Conforto will join Wade on the bench for the series finale.
Apr 16 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has a .368 OPS through 12 games this season and will hit the bench Tuesday as lefty Ryan Weathers starts for Miami. Austin Slater will take over in right field and bat leadoff for the Giants.
Apr 14 2024Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays are deploying left-hander Tyler Alexander as their primary pitcher out of the bullpen, so the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will begin Sunday's contest on the bench. With Yastrzemski taking a seat, the Giants will roll out an outfield of Michael Conforto, Jung Hoo Lee and LaMonte Wade from left to right.
Apr 10 2024Yastrzemski is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nationals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Patrick Corbin will be on the hill for the Nationals, so the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski is getting a day off. Austin Slater will replace Yastrzemski in right field and bat leadoff.
Apr 1 2024Yastrzemski returned from paternity leave Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yazstremski participated in early hitting Monday. While he isn't in Monday's lineup against the Dodgers, he is expected to be active, per Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. Yazstremski played in the Giants' season opener Thursday against the Padres, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Mar 29 2024Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski started in right field Thursday and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. His absence Friday is due to him going on the paternity list for the weekend, as reported by Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. LaMonte Wade will shift to right field while Wilmer Flores draws the start at first base Friday.
Mar 26 2024Yastrzemski will likely go on the paternity list during the first weekend of the season, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski still expects to be available Thursday for the Giants' first regular-season game, but the 33-year-old outfielder will be away from the team shortly afterward to spend time with his expanding family.
Feb 28 2024Yastrzemski (shoulder) will bat third while serving as the Giants' designated hitter in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has been limited in the early part of Giants camp while he recovers from a left shoulder impingement, but manager Bob Melvin has said that he doesn't expect the health concern to affect Yastrzemski's readiness for Opening Day. The 33-year-old still looks like he'll require some additional time to finish up his throwing program, however, so he could draw a few starts at DH prior to playing the field. According to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com, Yastrzemski is scheduled to throw from 110 to 120 feet this week before the Giants provide another update regarding when he might be ready to man the outfield.
Feb 19 2024Yastrzemski could be limited for the first 7-to-10 days of Giants camp because of a left shoulder impingement, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski is still able to play catch from 90 feet and isn't limited from a hitting perspective, so the injury doesn't seem like something for his fantasy managers to be overly concerned about. The 33-year-old is currently projected to serve as San Francisco's right fielder against right-handed pitching.
Sep 30 2023Yastrzemski will hit the bench Saturday against lefty Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants will continue their heavy usage of platoons even with nothing left to play for, as they'll send out a lineup entirely consisting of right-handers and switch-hitters against Kershaw. Luis Matos will start in right field.
Sep 25 2023Yastrzemski isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will get a breather in this one with San Francisco set to face southpaw Blake Snell. Luis Matos is penciled into the lineup in left field, allowing Austin Slater to draw the start in center.
Sep 23 2023Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With formidable lefty Clayton Kershaw set to start for the Dodgers, Yastrzemski will sit on the bench to begin Saturday's action. Austin Slater, Tyler Fitzgerald and Luis Matos will make up San Francisco's outfield while Yastrzemski is out.
Sep 22 2023Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's fourth-inning blast proved to be all the Giants needed in this contest. Prior to Friday, he was in a 2-for-23 slump over his previous eight games. The outfielder is at 15 homers, 43 RBI, 54 runs scored, two stolen bases, 23 doubles and a .245/.335/.468 slash line through 98 games this season. He continues to be one of the Giants' few near-everyday players when healthy.
Sep 18 2023Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was Yastrzemski's second of the season. He's never had more than five in a campaign, and it makes sense that he's been reluctant to run after a year plagued by hamstring injuries. The outfielder has struggled lately, going 3-for-20 (.150) over his last six games, dropping his season average to .247. He's added a .797 OPS, 14 home runs, 40 RBI and 52 runs scored across 94 contests.
Sep 13 2023Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Guardians, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants don't have a single lefty bat (switch hitter Patrick Bailey notwithstanding) in there against southpaw Logan Allen. Yastrzemski is 11-for-19 with two homers over his last six games.
Sep 11 2023Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski extended his hitting streak to five games, a span in which he's gone 10-for-16 (.625) with six extra-base hits and five RBI. The outfielder opened the scoring with his first-inning solo shot on Gavin Williams' second pitch of the game. Yastrzemski is up to 14 homers, 39 RBI, 51 runs scored, one stolen bases, 22 doubles and a .254/.338/.486 slash line through 88 games this season.
Sep 9 2023Yastrzemski went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has gone 10-for-23 (.435) over his last eight games. The outfielder was productive from atop the order Saturday, a spot that's typically been occupied by LaMonte Wade when the Giants are facing a right-handed pitcher. For the season, Yastrzemski has a .248/.330/.468 slash line, 13 home runs, 38 RBI, 50 runs scored, 20 doubles and a stolen base over 86 contests.
Sep 8 2023Yastrzemski is absent from the lineup Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Matos, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger are starting across the outfield as the Giants face lefty Ty Blach. Yastrzemski has registered a .565 OPS in 76 plate appearances this year against lefties. He carries an .838 OPS in 231 plate appearances versus righties.
Sep 6 2023Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will play against lefties more often than the Giants' other left-handed hitting regular, but he'll begin this one on the bench versus southpaw Jordan Wicks. Luis Matos, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will form an all right-handed hitting outfield.
Sep 2 2023Yastrzemski isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench as Blake Snell toes the slab for the Padres. Wade Meckler, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will make up San Francisco's outfield Saturday.
Aug 31 2023Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two runs and two RBI in a 7-2 victory versus the Padres on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski knocked in a run with a single in the third inning and added a solo shot in the fifth. This was just his second game back following a month-long absence due to a hamstring injury. Yastrzemski drew a pair of walks Wednesday in his return and has reached base five times in nine plate appearances since being activated off the IL.
Aug 30 2023The Giants activated Yastrzemski (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. He'll start in right field and bat sixth in the Giants' series finale with the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has been on the shelf for the last month with a strained left hamstring, but he's rejoined the Giants after skipping a rehab assignment. He'll get regular looks in the outfield, especially against right-handed pitching. Outfielder Luis Matos was sent down to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.
Aug 29 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring) will likely return from the injured list Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has been out with a strained left hamstring since the end of July, though it appears he'll be able to return without embarking on a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old outfielder was slashing just .140/.275/.302 across 52 plate appearances since the All-Star break before getting injured, but he figures to slide back into an everyday role as part of San Francisco's outfield unit.
Aug 27 2023Manager Gabe Kapler said that he's hopeful Yastrzemski (hamstring) will return from the 10-day injured list during the Giants' series with the the Reds that begins Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco could get some much-needed reinforcement to its outfield to close out August, as both Yastrzemski and Mitch Haniger (forearm) are tracking toward returns during the Cincinnati series. Yastrzemski hasn't appeared in any minor-league rehab games since landing on the shelf July 31 with a left hamstring strain, but he faced injured pitcher John Brebbia (lat) in a simulated game Sunday and has ran the bases over the past few days, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.
Aug 25 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring) will run the bases Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski suffered a setback with his left hamstring earlier this month but is ready to ramp things back up again. Testing things out on the bases will certainly be a big test, and a rehab assignment seemingly could be around the corner if all goes well.
Aug 21 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring) "is hitting without restrictions and will continue his running progression throughout the week," Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski recently encountered a setback in his recovery from a strained left hamstring, but he was given the green light to resume working out. Expect the Giants to proceed with caution in an effort to prevent any further bumps in the road.
Aug 14 2023Yastrzemski suffered a recent setback while rehabbing from a left hamstring strain, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski appeared to be nearing a return from the 10-day injured list after going down with a hamstring strain at the end of July, but his timetable for a return is unknown following this latest update. Per Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com, the outfielder suffered the setback while running the bases over the weekend. Yastrzemski will be shut down from baseball activities for the week before likely being re-evaluated.
Aug 11 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring) went through a full pregame workout Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder appears close to returning for the Giants, although the club has yet to reveal a specific target date for his activation. Yastrzemski has been on the shelf since late July with a strained left hamstring.
Jul 31 2023Yastrzemski was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski sat out Sunday's contest against Boston due to soreness in his hamstring, and his injury is apparently severe enough to warrant a trip to the IL. Manager Gabe Kapler added that Yastrzemski will likely be held out for two-to-three weeks, per Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. Isan Diaz was brought up from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.
Jul 30 2023Yastrzemski exited Sunday's game against the Red Sox in the fifth inning due to left hamstring tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski came off the bench to begin Sunday's matchup but entered the game as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the third inning and hit a double. However, he was replaced a few innings later with an injury that has bothered him several times this season. The severity of his current injury isn't yet clear, but it's possible the Giants proceed with caution given his recent history with left hamstring issues.
Jul 25 2023Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has gone 0-for-20 over his last six games and is slashing just .085/.232/.192 in 56 plate appearances since the beginning of July. Joc Pederson, Luis Matos and Austin Slater are starting across the outfield for the Giants on Tuesday.
Jul 24 2023Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will be one of three lefty-hitting regulars that will head to the bench with southpaw Tarik Skubal taking the hill for Detroit. Along with Yastrzemski, second baseman Brett Wisely and designated hitter Joc Pederson will also take a seat.
Jul 22 2023Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 10-1 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While stolen bases have been up around the majors, Yastrzemski hasn't been one to run more. This was his first successful theft (in three attempts) through 70 contests, though he's also been hampered by a couple of hamstring injuries during the campaign. The outfielder has also endured a brutal slump at the plate in July, hitting just .095 (4-for-42) over 15 contests this month, though he has drawn nine walks. He's slashing .230/.311/.435 with 11 home runs, 30 RBI and 41 runs scored overall.
Jul 16 2023Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski opened the scoring in the second inning, though Pittsburgh's Henry Davis answered in the bottom of the frame. After his return from the injured list July 3, Yastrzemski has been eased back into action in a part-time role, though it's not a clear platoon situation. The Giants are also working to balance playing time for rookie Luis Matos in center field, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Yastrzemski play there against right-handed pitchers and in right field versus southpaws.
Jul 5 2023Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Austin Slater, Luis Matos and Michael Conforto will start across the outfield for the Giants with left-hander Tommy Milone set to toe the slab for Seattle. Yastrzemski carries a .635 OPS in 51 plate appearances this year versus lefties, compared to an .859 OPS in 174 plate appearances against righties.
Jul 3 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski had a near-minimum stay on the injured list while working through hamstring inflammation. The outfielder played the full game in right field, so he looks good to handle at least a strong-side platoon role going forward. He's slashing .260/.327/.480 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 38 runs scored and no stolen bases over 56 contests. Yastrzemski has hit safely in five straight games dating back to before his injury.
Jul 1 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring) will play two games with Triple-A Sacramento and is expected to be activated from the injured list Monday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site, Yastrzemski will serve as the designated hitter Saturday with Sacramento and is hoping to get three or four at-bats. He's also expected to play Sunday, before returning to the big-league club a day later.
Jun 29 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring) is expected to return from the injured list Sunday or Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Monday seems more likely given that the Giants will be on the road against the Mets this weekend before returning home to face the visiting Mariners. Yastrzemski is not currently traveling with the team but has made steady progress in his recovery from the left hamstring issue that forced him to the IL last week.
Jun 23 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Giants on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was reportedly feeling better Thursday, but when he tried to test the hamstring before Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks. Isan Diaz was recalled from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Yastrzemski will be out for at least a week-plus while he recovers. Blake Sabol will likely get the majority of the reps in the outfield with Yastrzemski out of action.
Jun 22 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring inflammation) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Padres, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: MRI results showed minor inflammation in his left hamstring but no strain, so Yastrzemski is considered day-to-day. Luis Matos is starting in right field while Bryce Johnson starts in center.
Jun 21 2023Yastrzemski was removed from Wednesday's game against San Diego due to left hamstring tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While running from first to third in the fifth inning on a J.D. Davis single, Yastrzemski tweaked something in his left hamstring -- the same hamstring that caused him to spend half a month on the injured list in May. There's no telling yet whether or not he'll need another IL stint, but more details will likely come out prior to Thursday's game with the Padres. The veteran outfielder is slashing .310/.375/.759 with four homers and 10 RBI over his last seven games
Jun 20 2023Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three total runs and four total RBI in Monday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski swatted a solo shot to right field in the sixth inning before playing the hero in the 10th with a three-run walk-off blast. It was the first multi-homer game of the season for the outfielder, and the pair of long balls pushed his total to 10 on the campaign. Four of those have come over his past six games, a stretch during which Yastrzemski is batting .308 (8-for-26) with nine runs and 10 RBI.
Jun 15 2023Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski played the role of hero in the top of the ninth, launching a two-run home run off Giovanny Gallegos to tie the game 5-5. The center fielder also had an RBI single in the seventh inning to bring the Giants within two runs and now has five RBI over his last two games to go along with four runs scored. Yastrzemski has also homered in back-to-back games after hitting just one long ball in May.
Jun 14 2023Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 11-3 rout of the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Genesis Cabrera deep in the sixth inning, giving Yastrzemski his first long ball in June. It's been a rough month so far for the veteran outfielder, who's batting just .179 (5-for-28) in his last 10 games, but on the season he has a respectable .767 OPS with seven homers, 18 RBI and 30 runs through 48 contests.
Jun 12 2023Yastrzemski is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will head to the bench as San Francisco faces southpaw Matthew Liberatore. Austin Slater will take over in center field and bat leadoff in the series opener with St. Louis.
Jun 8 2023Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Austin Slater will start in center field and bat eighth for the Giants in the matinee game at Coors Field. Yastrzemski is slashing just .190/.288/.345 in 67 plate appearances since he returned May 16 from a two-week absence for a left hamstring strain.
Jun 6 2023Yastrzemski went 0-for-4 with two walks and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was the only member of the Giants' starting lineup to fail to record a hit. He was dealing with a minor side injury Sunday that kept him out of the lineup versus the Orioles. The outfielder should be back in his usual role if the injury doesn't pop up again. He's at a .257/.319/.461 slash line with six home runs, 16 RBI, 27 runs scored and 11 doubles through 41 contests this season, and he's been solid lately by hitting safely in nine of his last 11 games.
Jun 4 2023Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles due to side tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury explains why the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski finds himself on the bench versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Tyler Wells). Kapler downplayed any concern about the injury, and with the benefit of a team off day Monday, Yastrzemski could be ready to reclaim his regular role in center field when the Giants return to action Tuesday in Colorado.
May 29 2023Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski finds himself on the bench for the start of San Francisco's homestand while the Giants oppose a left-handed starting pitcher (Rich Hill). The switch-hitting Bryce Johnson will fill in for Yastrzemski as the Giants' starting center fielder.
May 27 2023Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 15-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski went 0-for-18 over his first five games back from a hamstring injury, but he's now hit safely in four straight, going 6-for-15 with two doubles in that span. The outfielder has resumed a starting role in the Giants' lineup, though he could slip into a platoon in center field once Austin Slater (hamstring) gets back. Yastrzemski's .264/.317/.450 slash line is his best since 2020, and he's added five home runs, 14 RBI, 22 runs scored and nine doubles with no stolen bases through 139 plate appearances.
May 20 2023Yastrzemski will be on the bench Saturday against the Marlins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski returned from a hamstring strain Tuesday and started three straight games, all against righties. He'll hit the bench against lefty Braxton Garrett, with Bryce Johnson taking over in center field.
May 15 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will be available off the bench if called upon, but he's not penciled into the starting lineup for the series opener. He should draw the start in center field Tuesday, likely bumping Brett Wisely back to a bench role.
May 8 2023Yastrzemski (hamstring) has been cleared to hit and throw, and he's expected to run Tuesday, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski landed on the 10-day injured list May 1 due to a left hamstring strain, but he's already making solid progress in his recovery. The team has yet to reveal a concrete timetable for his return, though they'll likely have a better idea over the next few days after seeing how he responds to running.
May 1 2023Yastrzemski, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski said he heard a pop when he tweaked his hamstring in Sunday's loss to the Padres, so the fact that his MRI revealed just a Grade 1 strain qualifies as a pleasant surprise. The injury generally entails a 2-to-4-week recovery, giving Yastrzemski a good shot to make it back before the end of the month.
Apr 30 2023Yastrzemski will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his left hamstring strain but will likely miss time, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski felt a pop in his hamstring while attempting to field a ball in center field in the bottom of the eighth inning during Sunday's game against the Padres. He limped off the field following the play and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury. Austin Slater will likely see increased playing time until Yastrzemski is cleared to return, while Blake Wisely could remain with the club if Yastrzemski heads to the injured list.
Apr 27 2023Yastrzemski (side) is back in the lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was a late scratch from Wednesday's game due to tightness in his left side, but it's clearly nothing too concerning. He'll play center field and bat sixth in Thursday's series finale against the Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas.
Apr 3 2023Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, two RBI and three runs scored along with two walks in Monday's victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A big game for Yastrzemski on a day where the Giants were able to put across a dozen runs against the ineffective White Sox pitching staff. His homer came in the fifth inning against Michael Kopech -- one of five homers Kopech allowed -- to extend the San Francisco lead to 6-0. That homer along with an RBI double give the outfielder three RBI over the first four games, and he's slashed .357/.438/.786 over those contests.
Mar 3 2023Yastrzemski (knee) is back in the Giants' lineup Friday for their Cactus League game versus the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski had sat out the last few days with some minor right knee soreness, but he's ready to roll now. The veteran outfielder is in center field and batting leadoff Friday against Peter Lambert and the Rockies.
Mar 1 2023Yastrzemski (knee) is taking a day or two off as a precaution, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was scratched from the lineup Tuesday due to right knee soreness, but the outfielder tells Slusser he's unconcerned about his status going forward. The 32-year-old is expected to be a regular against right-handed pitching in 2023, and the Giants aren't going to take any risks in the early part of the exhibition season.
Feb 28 2023Yastrzemski was scratched from the Giants' Cactus League lineup Tuesday due to right knee soreness, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's believed to be a minor issue. Yaztrzemski had been scheduled to start in center field and bat third against the Padres, but now it'll be Bryce Johnson in center and hitting seventh, with Isan Diaz moving up to the No. 3 spot in the Giants' batting order.
Nov 18 2022Yastrzemski agreed to a one-year, $6.1 million contract with the Giants on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's performance has slipped over the past couple years since his breakout in 2019-20, though he was still right around league average by wRC+ last season. His struggles against lefties really dragged him down, so Yastrzemski may be shielded from southpaws a bit more in 2023. Regardless he should still be in the lineup more often than not.
Oct 2 2022Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski blasted a homer off righty reliever Mark Melancon with two outs in the eighth inning to get San Francisco within five. The outfielder has hit well over his last 11 games, recording a .310 average and .738 slugging percentage with five home runs over 42 at-bats.
Sep 30 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's homered four times in his last 10 games, and he's added a double in three of those contests as well. It's a strong push to the finish line for Yastrzemski, who has had his ups and downs throughout 2022. That's most evident in his .214/.306/.390 slash line, though he's added 16 homers, 30 doubles, 54 RBI, 71 runs scored and five stolen bases while providing solid defense around the Giants' outfield.
Sep 25 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in a 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski doubled in the first inning and took Arizona starter Merrill Kelly 412 feet deep to center in the sixth. The 32-year-old has left the yard in three of his last five games, accumulating an 8-for-21 line with four extra-base hits, six runs and five RBI during the hot streak.
Sep 22 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored Thursday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski laced a double in his first plate appearance and came around to score. He added a solo home run in the sixth inning, his 14th of the season. Yastrzemski had gone 33 games without a home run, but he now has two home runs across his last three starts -- aided by Coors Field. For the season, he has a .210/.303/.377 line across 508 plate appearances.
Sep 21 2022Yastrzemski isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will take a breather after going 3-for-9 with a home run and three RBI over the last two games against Colorado. Austin Slater will fill in at center field and bat sixth while Yastrzemski rests.
Sep 20 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, two total RBI and two total runs Monday in a 10-7 extra-inning victory versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski swatted one of two San Francisco homers in the win, slugging a 430-foot solo shot to center field in the fourth inning. He also knocked in a run with a single in the fifth. This was his first game with multiple RBI since Aug. 12. It was a much-needed positive performance for Yastrzemski after he had gone 0-for-12 with five strikeouts over his previous five games.
Sep 18 2022Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will sit for the second game in a row while the Dodgers bring another lefty (Andrew Heaney) to the hill for the series finale. Lewis Brinson will man center field in Yastrzemski's stead.
Sep 17 2022Yastrzemski will hit the bench Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has had more than a platoon role for most of the season, but his off day here against Julio Urias means he's now sat against six of the last eight lefties the Giants have faced. Lewis Brinson will get the start in center field.
Sep 11 2022Yastrzemski isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski started against a pair of left-handed pitchers this week but will get a breather with southpaw Wade Miley on the mound Sunday. Lewis Brinson is starting in center field and leading off.
Sep 6 2022Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will come off the bench for a second straight game since a lefty (Tyler Anderson) will start Tuesday for Los Angeles. Lewis Brinson will take over in center field and bat leadoff for the Giants.
Sep 5 2022Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Dodgers, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will begin Monday's contest on the bench as the Dodgers will put southpaw Andrew Heaney on the mound to start the game. Lewis Brinson will take his spot in center for the second straight game and bat leadoff for the Giants.
Sep 4 2022Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench for the series finale with the Phillies bringing southpaw Ranger Suarez to the hill. The righty-hitting Lewis Brinson steps in for Yastrzemski as the Giants' starting center fielder.
Aug 30 2022Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Diego, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has a .303 OPS and 36.4 percent strikeout rate over his past 15 games and will head to the bench Tuesday with southpaw Blake Snell pitching for the Padres. Austin Slater will take over in center field and bat leadoff for the Giants.
Aug 24 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Yastrzemski's first multi-hit effort since Aug. 12, though he picked up his second stolen base in his last three games. He's gone just 3-for-36 with no extra-base hits in his last 11 contests, lowering his slash line to .211/.310/.377 with 12 home runs, 44 RBI, 54 runs scored and a career-high five steals through 111 games this year.
Aug 21 2022Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-8 extra-innings win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski singled and stole second base in the seventh inning before scoring on an Evan Longoria grand slam. In the 11th, Yastrzemski was the initial runner and scored on a Wilmer Flores sacrifice fly, which stood as the winning run. Over his previous eight games, Yastrzemski was mired in an 0-for-26 slump, during which he posted a 4:12 BB:K. He's down to a .208/.306/.376 slash line with 12 home runs, 44 RBI, 53 runs scored and four steals through 109 contests, and it doesn't appear the slump has cost him much playing time -- he's still manager Gave Kapler's preferred center fielder versus right-handed pitchers.
Aug 17 2022Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski started the past 11 games and will head to the bench for Wednesday's contest. Austin Slater will receive a rare start against a right-handed pitcher with Zach Davies on the mound for Arizona.
Aug 12 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three total RBI in Friday's 5-3 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has hit safely in four of his last six games, adding three homers and two doubles while going 6-for-22 (.273) in that span. The outfielder raised his slash line to .225/.321/.409 with 12 long balls, 44 RBI, 49 runs scored, three stolen bases and 22 doubles through 100 contests this year. He's started seven games in a row, so it appears he's back to near-everyday playing time after overcoming a cold end to July.
Aug 7 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski had gone 15 contests since his last homer or multi-hit effort. He ended both droughts Sunday, taking A's starter Adrian Martinez deep in the third inning before tacking on another long ball against reliever Austin Pruitt in the eighth. Prior to the All-Star break, Yastrzemski was seeing close to an everyday role, but he's slipped into a platoon role again amid his slump. The outfielder is slashing .225/.319/.402 with 11 homers, 41 RBI, 46 runs scored and three stolen bases through 360 plate appearances. He should continue to play versus most right-handed pitchers, though the Giants' lefty-heavy outfield means he'll also draw in versus the occasional southpaw.
Aug 3 2022Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers will send out a third consecutive left-handed pitcher (Julio Urias), and Yastrzemski will hit the bench for the second straight game as a result. Luis Gonzalez, Bryce Johnson and Austin Slater will start from left to right in the outfield.
Jul 30 2022Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski started the last three games and went 1-for-9 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts. Although Thursday's start came against a left-handed pitcher, he'll get a day off with southpaw Drew Smyly on the mound for the Cubs on Saturday. Austin Slater is starting in center field and batting second.
Jul 27 2022Yastrzemski (calf) is starting in center field and batting seventh Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will return to the lineup after missing the last three games with a sore calf. The outfielder has gone 1-for-9 with a strikeout over four games since the All-Star break.
Jul 26 2022Yastrzemski (calf) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski is dealing with calf soreness and has been out of the lineup since Friday, though he may not have started Tuesday regardless of the injury since lefty Tyler Gilbert is pitching for Arizona. The calf doesn't appear to be a serious concern since Yastrzemski made an appearance off the bench Monday. Austin Slater will man center field and bat leadoff.
Jul 25 2022Yastrzemski (calf) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A sore calf prevented Yastrzemski from playing the last two days, and it will keep him out of the starting lineup for a third day in a row.
Jul 24 2022Yastrzemski was unavailable for Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to a sore calf, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's exclusion from the starting lineup wasn't a significant surprise since the Giants were facing a left-handed pitcher, but the team wanted to avoid using him off the bench due to his calf issue. However, manager Gabe Kapler hopes Yastrzemski will be available for the Giants' upcoming series in Arizona.
Jul 23 2022Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski drew starts against left-handed pitchers in two of the last three games, but he'll take a seat with southpaw Julio Urias on the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday. Austin Slater is taking over in center field and leading off.
Jul 16 2022Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski started the last three games and went 4-for-10 with a homer, two doubles, four RBI, two runs and two stolen bases, but he'll get a breather with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee. Austin Slater is starting in center field and leading off.
Jul 15 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Friday's 8-5 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski delivered the biggest hit of the game, a walkoff grand slam against Brewers closer Josh Hader. The homer was Yastrzemski's first since June 26 and his ninth of the campaign. He's posted three multi-hit efforts in his last seven games, going 8-for-25 (.320) in that span. For the season, the outfielder is slashing .236/.335/.416 with 38 RBI, 41 runs scored and three stolen bases in 313 plate appearances.
Jul 14 2022Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Yastrzemski's stolen bases this year have come in July. The outfielder walked, stole second, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a passed ball in the third inning, then stole third as the ghost runner in the 10th. He's gone 7-for-42 (.167) in 14 games in July, which has seen him occasionally sit out versus left-handed pitchers. For the season, Yastrzemski is slashing .232/.331/.403 with eight home runs, 34 RBI and 40 runs scored in 79 contests.
Jul 12 2022Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will once again take a seat with Arizona sending out a left-handed pitcher in Dallas Keuchel. Austin Slater will man center field and bat leadoff Tuesday for the Giants.
Jul 8 2022Yastrzemski isn't starting Friday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski went 0-for-6 with a run and three strikeouts over the last two games and will retreat to the bench with left-hander Blake Snell on the mound Friday. Austin Slater is starting in center field and leading off.
Jul 5 2022Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Arizona, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski is 1-for-12 in his past four contests and will sit against a left-handed pitcher (Tyler Gilbert) for the second straight game. Austin Slater will start in center field and bat leadoff for San Francisco.
Jul 4 2022Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski does not sit much, but he will get a day off after starting 13 straight games. Some extra time could help, as Yastrzemski went just 8-for-60 (.133) over his last 16 games.
Jul 2 2022Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has gone consecutive games without a hit for the first time since June 18-20, but he's drawn three walks to keep his on-base skills intact. The outfielder also picked up his first steal of the year this season -- he was caught in his only previous attempt on Opening Day. The 31-year-old has a .238/.342/.414 slash line with eight home runs, 31 RBI, 36 runs scored and 16 doubles through 67 contests. Yastrzemski has seen a near-everyday role in the outfield lately, and it doesn't appear he's at risk of losing playing time since LaMonte Wade returned earlier in the week.
Jun 26 2022Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 10-3 loss to the Reds on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's fourth inning blast off Tyler Mahle gives him eight home runs on the season to go along with 28 RBI and a .781 OPS. The veteran left-handed bat had been ice cold with a .159/.247/.341 slash line in June. Giants manager Gabe Kapler continues to slot him into the two-hole.
Jun 23 2022Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has a pair of extra-base hits (one homer, one double) in his last two games after snapping an 0-for-9 skid. The outfielder is slashing .256/.363/.446 with seven home runs, 26 RBI, 34 runs scored and 16 doubles in 59 contests overall. With Luis Gonzalez (back) landing on the injured list, Yastrzemski may be in line for an uptick in playing time against southpaws in addition to his starting role versus right-handers.
Jun 18 2022Yastrzemski isn't starting Saturday's game against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Jose Quintana is starting for Pittsburgh on Saturday, so Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last four games. Austin Slater is starting in center field and leading off.
Jun 14 2022Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has a .724 OPS through 12 games in June and will take a seat Tuesday with lefty Kris Bubic on the mound for Kansas City. Austin Slater will man center field and bat leadoff.
Jun 12 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering Sunday, Yastrzemski was 0-for-10 with five strikeouts across his last three games. It didn't take long for him to snap the slump, as he homered in the first inning for what was the final run of the contest. He also snapped a seven-game RBI drought Sunday. For the season, he's posted a .275/.377/.467 slash line with six home runs, 22 RBI, 30 runs scored and 14 doubles while going 0-for-1 in stolen base attempts through 50 games.
Jun 11 2022Yastrzemski is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will head to the bench with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the hill for the Dodgers. He could appear off the bench as a pinch hitter once a righty comes into the game.
Jun 9 2022Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrsemki was the only Giant to record multiple hits in the contest. Prior to Wednesday, he was mired in an 0-for-11 skid with two walks and five strikeouts, so it was encouraging to see him snap the slump. The outfielder has posted a solid .288/.395/.471 slash line with five home runs, 21 RBI, 29 runs scored and 13 doubles, though he was also caught stealing on his only attempt through 46 games this year.
Jun 3 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, five RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's 15-6 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski belted a three-run homer in the second inning before adding a two-run double in the seventh. Over his previous 13 games, the 31-year-old had just three RBI despite posting a .953 OPS. He's now slashing .297/.405/.493 with 21 RBI and 17 extra-base hits through 168 plate appearances.
May 31 2022Yastrzemski will sit Tuesday against Philadelphia, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has had more than a platoon role this season, but when he does hit the bench, it usually comes against lefties like Tuesday's starter, Ranger Suarez. Yastrzemski will get the day off as Stuart Fairchild starts in center field and Heliot Ramos starts in right.
May 25 2022Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski helped the Giants build an extensive lead early in the game, as he belted his fourth home run of the season in the second inning. Three of those long balls have come in 16 games since May 8, and he's also recorded 11 RBI and 16 runs scored in that span. Overall, Yastrzemski has maintained a .309/.409/.500 line -- good for a 161 wRC+ -- across 132 plate appearances.
May 20 2022Yastrzemski isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has drawn three starts against left-handed pitchers since the start of May, but he'll get a breather with southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound Friday. Austin Slater will start in center field and lead off.
May 18 2022Yastrzemski went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski hit fifth Tuesday, and he's started to bounce around the order as the Giants approach full health. The outfielder turned in arguably his most productive game of the year with his first multi-hit effort since May 7. It was his first game with multiple extra-base hits of the year. The 31-year-old outfielder has been solid with a .281/.371/.438 slash line, three home runs, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored and five doubles through 105 plate appearances this season.
May 16 2022Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly in Monday's 7-6 victory against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to give San Francisco a two-run lead, but Colorado tied the score in the bottom of that frame. The outfielder then swatted a solo homer in the top of the ninth inning, and that held up as the winning run when Camilo Doval closed out the Rockies in the home half of the frame. Yastrzemski's long ball was just his third of the season after he left the yard a career-high 25 times in 2021.
May 8 2022Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two walks in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski put the Giants ahead for the first time with a sacrifice fly to plate Luis Gonzalez in the second inning. In the sixth, Yastrzemski took Cardinals reliever Genesis Cabrera yard for what was the game-winning hit. Through five games in May, Yastrzemski is 6-for-16 with three RBI and two runs scored. The outfielder is up to a .295/.371/.410 slash line with two homers, six RBI and eight runs scored in 19 contests overall.
May 6 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Thursday's 7-1 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was sidelined from April 24 to May 4 on the COVID-19 injured list, but it hasn't slowed him down at the plate. He's 10-for-23 (.435) across his last six contests. The outfielder should be expected to hit leadoff at least against most right-handed pitchers. He's slashing .283/.356/.358 with a home run, four RBI, six runs scored and a double in 59 plate appearances this season. With Yastrzemski and Joc Pederson (groin) both in the lineup again, Austin Slater's playing time is likely to see a steep decline.
May 4 2022Yastrzemski (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and is starting in center field and batting sixth Wednesday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has been sidelined since testing positive for COVID-19 on April 24, and he'll rejoin the lineup Wednesday after clearing all the necessary protocols. Prior to the absence, Yastrzemski generated a .267/.340/.356 slash line with one home run, three RBI and six runs in 14 games.
May 3 2022Yastrzemski (illness) is likely to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has been out since testing positive for COVID-19 on April 24, but he cleared MLB's testing protocols and rejoined the team over the weekend. The 31-year-old has been ramping up his baseball work over the past couple days and could return to action for Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers.
Apr 30 2022Yastrzemski (illness) has returned to San Francisco, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was quarantining in Washington after testing positive for COVID-19 during the Giants' road series against the Nationals, but his return to the Bay Area suggests that he's trending in the right direction. It's not yet clear when he'll rejoin the team or return to game action, but Luis Gonzalez and Austin Slater should continue to see most of the playing time in center field while Yastrzemski is sidelined.
Apr 25 2022The Giants placed Yastrzemski (illness) on the COVID-19-related injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was revealed to have tested positive for the virus shortly before Sunday's 12-3 win over the Nationals, and while he was out of the lineup for that game, the Giants waited a day before officially moving him off the active roster. San Francisco recalled utility man Luke Williams from Triple-A Sacramento to provide an extra bat off the bench while Yastrzemski recovers from the virus.
Apr 24 2022Yastrzemski was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday after testing positive for the virus, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and will now head into quarantine for a minimum of five days and could be cleared if he delivers a negative PCR test on the fourth and fifth days. Luis Gonzalez, who was called up Friday and made his first start of the season Saturday, could have an expanded role in Yastrzemski's absence.
Apr 21 2022Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski reached base on a bunt single in his first plate appearance, but he waited for his final at-bat to take Carlos Carrasco yard. It was Yastrzemski's first homer of the season and only his second extra-base hit across 44 plate appearances. Nevertheless, he's shown signs of coming alive at the plate, recording at least one knock in three of his last four games and multiple hits in consecutive starts.
Apr 13 2022Yastrzemski isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski started each of the last two games and went 3-for-9 with a double, a run and an RBI. Austin Slater will take his place in center field and lead off Wednesday with left-hander Sean Manaea on the mound for San Diego.
Apr 10 2022Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Miami, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski is 0-for-5 with a walk to begin the season and will take a seat with southpaw Trevor Rogers starting Sunday's series finale. Heliot Ramos, Mauricio Dubon and Austin Slater will start from left to right in the outfield for San Francisco.
Mar 30 2022Manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that Yastrzemski (quadriceps) could be ready to rejoin the Giants' Cactus League lineup over the weekend, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants have been hit hard by the injury bug as spring training winds down, as both Evan Longoria (finger) and LaMonte Wade (knee) have gotten hurt this week and will begin the season on the injured list. Meanwhile, Yastrzemski and Brandon Belt (knee) are in the day-to-day category, with the availability of both players for the start of the regular season likely hinging on them getting back to the lineup this weekend or early next week. Yastrzemski exited Tuesday's game against the Royals with right quad tightness, but at this stage, the Giants don't seem to be viewing the injury as a major concern.
Mar 29 2022Yastrzemski exited Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Royals with right quadriceps tightness, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Gabe Kapler said Yastrzemski's removal from the contest was precautionary, and at this point the outfielder isn't scheduled to undergo an MRI. The 31-year-old could be back in action within a couple days if the injury doesn't linger.
Oct 9 2021Yastrzemski isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench with southpaw Julio Urias starting for the Dodgers. Darin Ruf, Kris Bryant and Austin Slater will start in the outfield from left to right.
Sep 30 2021Yastrzemski is not in Thursday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Madison Bumgarner will be on the mound for Arizona, so Yastrzemski will hit the bench. Darin Ruf enters the lineup in left field and will hit second.
Sep 26 2021Yastrzemski (knee) is starting Sunday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski sat out the past two games while dealing with right knee soreness, though he did deliver a two-RBI single and steal a base while serving as a pinch hitter Saturday. The 31-year-old currently has a five-game hit streak in which he is 5-for-15 with two homers, nine RBI and three runs scored.
Sep 25 2021Yastrzemski (knee) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was pulled from Friday's contest due to soreness in his right knee, and he won't be in the starting nine Saturday. Steven Duggar will man center field for the Giants.
Sep 24 2021Yastrzemski was removed from Friday's game against the Rockies due to right knee soreness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, a walk and a strikeout to begin Friday's contest, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the ninth inning. He's considered day-to-day, and Steven Duggar and Austin Slater could see increased playing time if the 31-year-old is forced to miss additional time.
Sep 23 2021Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Thursday's loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski got the Giants on the board with a blast off Yu Darvish to cut San Diego's lead to 4-2. It was the 24th homer of the year for Yastrzemski, who has driven in four runs over his last three contests.
Sep 19 2021Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 on Saturday and is hitting .229 in 35 at-bats since the beginning of September. Austin Slater is playing center field and batting second with lefty Max Fried on the mound for Atlanta.
Sep 18 2021Yastrzemski (elbow) is starting in right field and batting sixth Saturday versus Atlanta, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has been out of the lineup since being hit by a pitch on the elbow Tuesday, though he still appeared as a pinch hitter over the past few days. The 31-year-old has a .250/.385/.500 slash line with two homers, two doubles, five walks, six RBI and seven runs through 15 games in September.
Sep 17 2021Yastrzemski (elbow) is not starting Friday against Atlanta, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder is out of the lineup for the third day in a row, though he did make a pinch-hit appearance in each of the previous two games, which is a strong indication that he'll be available off the bench again Friday. Darin Ruf, Kris Bryant and LaMonte Wade will start in the outfield from left to right.
Sep 16 2021Yastrzemski (elbow) isn't starting Thursday against the Padres, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Padres due to a bruised elbow, but he still appeared off the bench and went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter. He'll likely be available off the bench if needed Thursday, but Darin Ruf, Kris Bryant and LaMonte Wade will start in the outfield from left to right.
Sep 15 2021Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Padres with a bruised elbow, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch on the elbow Tuesday, and he'll sit out at least one game after initially being penciled in to start. Steven Duggar will take over in center field for the Giants.
Sep 14 2021Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-1 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder went deep in the fourth inning off San Diego starter Yu Darvish. Yastrzemski hasn't been able to make a big impact in September, hitting .241 (7-for-29) with two home runs, six RBI and seven runs scored in 11 games. With a .222/.306/.456 slash line through 483 plate appearances, he's had to rely on solid power hitting (23 homers, 25 doubles, .234 ISO) to be effective. Expect Yastrzemski to work in a strong-side platoon role in center field with Austin Slater and Steven Duggar taking the weak side.
Sep 12 2021Yastrzemski will sit Sunday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski hits the bench against lefty Justin Steele, as he'd done against seven of the previous eight southpaws the Giants faced. Austin Slater (concussion) returns from the injured list to start in center field, while Kris Bryant (wrist) will start in right.
Sep 10 2021Yastrzemski (ankle) will bat eighth and play center field Friday against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski left Wednesday's game against the Rockies with a bruised right ankle but is ready to go following Thursday's off day. He finds himself near the back of the lineup after struggling to a .212/.278/.424 slash line over his last 23 games.
Sep 8 2021Yastrzemski was removed from Wednesday's win over the Rockies with a right ankle contusion, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski fouled a ball off his foot during the eighth inning and initially remained in the game to run the bases after earning a walk, but he didn't take the field for the bottom of the frame. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day and will have Thursday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing additional action.
Sep 7 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, three RBI, two runs and a walk in Tuesday's win versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing Monday's contest with an illness. Yastrzemski went deep in the seventh inning for his 22nd home run of the season, driving in teammate Evan Longoria in the process. He later singled in Longoria in the ninth inning. In his last seven games leading into Monday, he had struggled to a .167 batting average with one extra-base hit and no RBI. The home run set a new career high for the 31-year-old, but his batting average of .222 is a career low.
Sep 6 2021Yastrzemski was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Rockies due to a non-COVID illness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not yet clear whether Yastrzemski will be available off the bench as he deals with a stomach illness. Steven Duggar, Mauricio Dubon and Kris Bryant will start in the outfield from left to right.
Sep 5 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder had gone just 1-for-19 across his last six games while striking out seven times, so it was a positive sign to see him reach base multiple times. Yastrzemski has struggled at the dish this year with a .220/.302/.450 slash line, but he's swatted 21 home runs with 52 RBI, 64 runs scored and three stolen bases in 460 plate appearances. With Austin Slater (concussion) on the injured list, Yastrzemski doesn't have a natural platoon partner in center field -- he'll likely split time with Steven Duggar, while Kris Bryant or Mauricio Dubon could also start there against southpaws.
Sep 4 2021Yastrzemski will sit Saturday against lefty Julio Urias and the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski appears to be in something close to a true platoon at the moment, as he's started against just two of the 10 lefties the Giants have faced since the start of August. Austin Slater will be the center fielder in his absence.
Sep 2 2021Yastrzemski isn't starting Thursday's game against the Brewers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 1-for-13 with four strikeouts across his last four appearances. Mauricio Dubon will start in center field and bat eighth.
Sep 1 2021Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski started the last nine games and will receive a day off after going 8-for-33 with a .697 OPS during that stretch. Austin Slater will man center field Wednesday for the Giants.
Aug 28 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski took Richard Rodriguez's very first offering deep to center field for a solo shot in the seventh inning Saturday night, then plated another run with an RBI double in the eighth. While this has been a bit of a disappointing season for the outfielder average-wise, Yastrzemski has been hot in his last eight games, hitting .333 with three home runs.
Aug 24 2021Yastrzemski went went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski took Tylor Megill yard in the second inning to log his 20th homer of the season. After logging only one extra-base hit in a 15-game span from Aug. 3 to Aug. 18, Yastrzemski has now gone deep in two of his last three starts. Overall, he's hitting .220/.307/.458 across 423 plate appearances on the campaign.
Aug 21 2021Yastrzemski is not starting Saturday's game against the Athletics, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski, hitting .188 with a home run and three RBI in his last 10 games, takes a seat with lefty Sean Manaea on the hill for Oakland. Austin Slater is starting in center field and batting leadoff Saturday.
Aug 16 2021Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Monday against the Mets, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games as the Giants load up on right-handed bats with southpaw Rich Hill pitching for the Mets. Austin Slater will start in center field and bat leadoff.
Aug 15 2021Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski singled and stole second before scoring on a Curt Casali single in the fifth inning. Never a big speed threat, Yastrzemski is up to three stolen bases this season. He's added 18 home runs, 47 RBI, 58 runs scored and three triples while slashing .223/.311/.458 in 402 plate appearances. The outfielder is likely to see the strong side of a platoon with Austin Slater in center field now that the Giants are back to full health among their hitters.
Aug 14 2021Yastrzemski will sit Saturday against the Rockies, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski appears to be slipping into a platoon role, as he's now been on the bench against three of the last four lefties the Giants have faced, including Saturday's starter Kyle Freeland. Austin Slater starts in center field, with Kris Bryant in right.
Aug 8 2021Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants are stocking up on right-handed bats with southpaw Brett Anderson on the hill, so Yastrzemski will slide to the bench as a result. Yastrzemski's absence from the lineup may also be part of a pre-planned maintenance plan, as the 30-year-old recently missed three consecutive games with a hamstring issue before returning to action Friday.
Aug 6 2021Yastrzemski (hamstring) went 1-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being out of the lineup for two games with hamstring tightness, the outfielder returned to the lineup Friday. Yastrzemski batted sixth and played center field -- both are rather uncommon, as he's usually hit second and patrolled right field, but manager Gabe Kapler seems to want to keep LaMonte Wade in the lineup. With versatility a theme throughout San Francisco's roster, Yastrzemski should find a spot in the lineup most days as long as he's hitting, but he's gone just 10-for-55 (.182) in 17 games since July 20.
Aug 5 2021Yastrzemski (hamstring) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to right hamstring tightness, and he'll remain on the bench for Thursday's series finale. Whether he's able to serve as a pinch hitter remains to be seen, but LaMonte Wade will take over in right field while Alex Dickerson starts in left.
Aug 4 2021Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks with a tight right hamstring, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski should be considered day-to-day until the Giants provide an update on the condition of his hamstring. Thairo Estrada enters the lineup to play right field and bat eighth.
Aug 3 2021Yastrzemski is not starting Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A .180 hitter in 89 at-bats against left-handed pitching this season, Yastrzemski takes a seat with southpaw Madison Bumgarner on the bump for Arizona. Austin Slater is playing right field and batting leadoff Tuesday.
Aug 1 2021Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 8-6 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski may be breaking out of his recent slump, going 4-for-17 across his last four games, including Saturday's homer and a double. He's been less than spectacular for more of 2021 with a .227/.320/.476 slash line across 359 plate appearances, the lowest marks of his three years in the major.
Jul 25 2021Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will head to the bench for the first time since July 5, allowing LaMonte Wade to pick up a start in right field. The 30-year-old Yaz has gone 3-for-25 over the past six games to drop his season average to .229, but all three of those hits have gone for extra bases (two home runs, one triple).
Jul 21 2021Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in a 4-2 win against the Dodgers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski gave San Francisco an early lead with his first-inning blast off Los Angeles starter Julio Urias though he was held at bay in his other three at-bats. The late bloomer has now connected on four long balls in his last six games to bring his season total to 16, however his .236/.332/.493 slash line is a step back from last season's breakout marks.
Jul 20 2021Yastrzemski went 0-for-5 with a stolen base in Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's only time reaching base was due to a fielder's choice and he ended up swiping second base before the inning concluded. The 30-year-old has put up a pair of two-hit performances as well as a pair of goose eggs at the plate in four games since the All-Star break. For the year, he's slashing .235/.334/.478 with 14 homers, 38 RBI, 46 runs scored and a 34:67 BB:K over 314 plate appearances. He's on pace for his lowest batting average since entering the big leagues in 2019, largely in part because of his .260 BABIP.
Jul 17 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a walk and four RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski accounted for the first run of the game with a fourth-inning solo homer to right field. He broke things open for the Giants in the seventh, slugging a three-run shot that expanded their lead to six runs. Through 11 games in July, he is slashing .325/.404/.650 with four homers and 11 runs batted in.
Jul 7 2021Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with an RBI and scored twice in Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder scored San Francisco's first run of the game in the third inning. Later, he brought the Giants within two via a run-scoring single in the eighth, and he subsequently came around to score the team's final run. Yastrzemski's three-hit effort was his first this season. Despite the productive performance, he is still slashing a disappointing .231/.331/.475 overall.
Jul 5 2021Yastrzemski isn't starting Monday's game against the Cardinals, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski had drawn four consecutive starts, and he went 4-for-16 with two home runs, four RBI, three runs and two walks during that time. He'll get a breather while Jaylin Davis starts in right field and bats seventh.
Jul 3 2021Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run, a walk and two strikeouts in a 6-5 win over Arizona on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski opened the scoring with his two-run homer off Arizona starter Jake Faria in the third and later walked and scored the game-tying run in the eighth. He's gone 4-for-12 with two home runs in the first three games of the weekend series with Arizona.
Jul 1 2021Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-3 loss to Arizona on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski opened the scoring with his first inning home run and walked in the eighth for his first times on base in nearly a week. Despite a low .224 average, Yastrzemski sports an above average .804 OPS thanks to 64% of his hits going for extra bases.
Jun 30 2021Yastrzemski (shin) is expected to rejoin the Giants lineup in Thursday's series opener in Arizona, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski sustained a bruised right shin in Monday's loss to the Dodgers that left him unavailable for Tuesday's series finale, but he looks like he'll be ready to play coming out of Wednesday's off day. The 30-year-old's expected return is welcome news after the Giants lost another outfielder (Mike Tauchman) to a knee injury in Tuesday's 3-1 loss.
Jun 29 2021Yastrzemski (shin) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski suffered a bruised right shin when he fouled a pitch off himself Monday and will be sidelined for at least one game. The 30-year-old will also have Wednesday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before missing additional time, so it's not a major surprise to see the Giants expressing caution. Mike Tauchman will start in right field Tuesday in his place.
Jun 28 2021Yastrzemski was removed from Monday's game against the Dodgers after fouling a pitch off his right shin, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle repots. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski initially stayed in the game, but he was later removed in the seventh inning after it became obvious he was still in pain. He'll be considered day-to-day until more details become available.
Jun 23 2021Yastrzemski went 1-for-7 with a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski accounted for the Giants' only run in the opening nine frames when he slugged his 10th home run of the season in the fifth inning. The performance continued his hot streak at the plate, as he now has four long balls in his last eight starts. In that same span, he's delivered 12 RBI and 11 runs scored. For the season, Yastrzemski is hitting .233/.333/.490 across 237 plate appearances.
Jun 20 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two total runs scored in Sunday's 11-2 win over Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his last six games, Yastrzemski has gone 8-for-24 (.333) with three homers, 11 RBI and eight runs scored. It appears the outfielder may be breaking out of his season-long slump. The 30-year-old has a .232/.339/.479 slash line, nine homers, 26 RBI and 33 runs scored across 225 plate appearances overall.
Jun 19 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 13-6 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Aaron Nola deep in the first inning, staking the Giants to a 2-1 lead, but San Francisco's offense simply couldn't keep pace. It's Yastrzemski's second long ball in nine games since returning from a thumb injury, a stretch during which he's batting .290 (9-for-31), but on the season the 30-year-old has a .233/.341/.481 slash line with eight homers and 24 RBI through 54 contests.
Jun 16 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Tuesday's victory over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski came to the plate with the bases loaded and the Giants down by three runs in the eighth inning Tuesday. He turned around the game with one swing, drilling a long ball to right field to provide the winning margin and hand Arizona its 21st straight road loss. The round tripper was Yastrzemski's first since May 17, a span of 18 games.
Jun 12 2021Yastrzemski will be on the bench for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski started the first game of the day after being activated from the injured list, going hitless in three at-bats. LaMonte Wade will start in right field for the nightcap.
Jun 11 2021Yastrzemski (thumb) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old landed on the injured list June 2 and will rejoin the active roster after being sidelined for the 10-day minimum. Yastrzemski was 3-for-14 with two doubles and four walks over his last five games before suffering the sprained right thumb.
Jun 9 2021Yastrzemski (thumb) is on track to return during the Giants' weekend series against the Nationals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has been on the 10-day IL with a sprained right thumb since June 3, but he could return when he's first eligible. The team doesn't plan to push him if his thumb is still bothering him this weekend, but the outfielder is getting close to returning.
Jun 3 2021Yastrzemski was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a sprained right thumb, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old suffered the injury Tuesday against the Angels and isn't expected to be sidelined more than 14 days, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Austin Slater and Steven Duggar figure to see increased playing time in the outfield while Yastrzemski is unavailable.
Jun 1 2021Yastrzemski had X-rays come back negative after leaving Tuesday's game against the Angels and was diagnosed with a sprained right thumb, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old sustained the injury when his glove hand collided with the bricks above the padding of the right field wall while attempting a leaping catch. The severity of the sprain remains unclear, though it wouldn't be a major surprise if Yastrzemski requires a stint on the injured list.
May 30 2021Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski started the past 13 games and will receive Sunday off with southpaw Clayton Kershaw starting for the Dodgers. Austin Slater, Steven Duggar and Mike Tauchman will start from left to right in the outfield in the series finale for the Giants.
May 17 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski left the yard in the top of the fifth inning to push San Francisco's lead to four. The right fielder has now homered in back-to-back games, totaling six homers to go along with 11 RBI and one stolen base over 31 contests on the season.
May 16 2021Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was held out of Saturday's lineup due to side soreness after he collided with the scoreboard Friday, but he gave the Giants some insurance with his fifth homer of the season Sunday. The 30-year-old is now slashing .215/.311/.477 with 16 extra-base hits, 13 runs and 10 RBI this year.
May 15 2021Yastrzemski's absence from the lineup Saturday against the Pirates is due to side soreness, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski suffered the injury when he crashed into the scoreboard during Friday's contest. He's not expected to miss an extended period. Darin Ruf will be the right fielder in his absence Saturday.
May 7 2021Yastrzemski (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski isn't in Friday's lineup against the Padres, but he'll be available off the bench. Mike Tauchman will start in right field and bat eighth. However, manager Gabe Kapler expects Yastrzemski to return to the lineup Saturday, Slusser reports.
May 2 2021Manager Gabe Kapler said Yastrzemski (oblique) could return from the 10-day injured list as early as Friday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old is first eligible to be activated Friday, so it appears he's expected to spend the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Yastrzemski was expected to miss five or six games after being diagnosed with a mild oblique strain, but the Giants opted to provide some extra recovery time and move him to the injured list.
Apr 28 2021Yastrzemski (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to April 26. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was diagnosed with a mild strain in his left oblique earlier in the day, but he'll still require a stint on the injured list. Manager Gabe Kapler previously indicated Yastrzemski would miss five or six games, so there's a realistic chance the outfielder is ready to return when eligible May 7. Newcomer Mike Tauchman will bolster San Francisco's outfield depth and is starting Wednesday after being acquired from the Yankees on Tuesday.
Apr 26 2021Yastrzemski underwent an MRI on Monday which revealed nothing worse than a very mild oblique strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will sit Monday against the Rockies after exiting Sunday's game with the issue, but the Giants are hopeful that he can avoid the injured list. He'll miss at least a handful of games, however, with manager Gabe Kapler suggesting he could miss five or six, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Darin Ruf will take over in right field Monday.
Apr 25 2021Yastrzemski left Sunday's win over the Marlins in the top of the seventh inning with left oblique tightness, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a double, one run, one walk and a strikeout prior to his departure Sunday, but Alex Dickerson replaced him in the outfield to begin the seventh inning. It's not yet clear whether the 30-year-old will miss additional time as a result of the injury.
Apr 24 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 5-3 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's only out of the night came on a strikeout in the first inning. The 30-year-old was sharp at the plate thereafter and highlighted his night with an opposite-field two-run blast that just cleared the wall in left to give the Giants an early 2-1 lead in the third. Yastrzemski has had a horrendous start to the year, slashing .205/.293/.425 with three home runs, five RBI and nine runs scored while also striking out a career-worst 30.5 percent of the time. He does, however, have two multi-base hit efforts in his last four games and has been showing more life at the plate recently.
Apr 16 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a triple, a double and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski doubled in the fourth inning and scored on an Evan Longoria single. In the sixth, Yastrzemski hit his first triple of the year but couldn't come home again. The 30-year-old outfielder is slashing just .186/.300/.419 with two homers, a stolen base, three RBI and five runs scored across 50 plate appearances this year.
Apr 13 2021Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a walk, a strikeout and a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Castillo left a fastball over the heart of the plate and Yastrzemski did not miss it -- a good sign after Yastrzemski managed just two extra-base hits (one homer) over his first 10 games this season. Yastrzemski later had a bunt single. He was out of the lineup against lefty Wade Miley on Monday amidst a 2-for-18 stretch.
Apr 12 2021Yastrzemski isn't starting Monday's game against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski had started each of the past five games but went just 2-for-18 with a double and eight strikeouts during that time. Austin Slater will shift to right field while Mauricio Dubon starts in center field Monday.
Apr 7 2021Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski couldn't find the same magic he had the night before, as he went hitless for the third time in five games this season. The 30-year-old has not been seeing the ball well thus far, which is evidenced by a 42.1 percent strikeout rate, well above his career norms.
Apr 6 2021Yastrzemski (hand) is starting in right field and batting second Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was scratched from Monday's starting nine with soreness in his left hand, but it's no surprise to see him back a day later as he still delivered a solo homer as a pinch hitter. Yastrzemski is 2-for-14 with one home run, two runs, one walk and six strikeouts through four games this season.
Apr 5 2021Yastrzemski was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Padres due to left hand soreness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski is still battling some soreness in his hand after being struck by a pitch on the last day of spring training, so the Giants will hold him out as a precaution. Austin Slater will shift to right field as a result. Per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Yastremski will be available to hit off the bench if needed.
Mar 31 2021Yastrzemski (hand) is doing well Wednesday and is expected to play against the Mariners on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski was hit by a pitch on his hand Monday, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. Manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that he's confident that Yastrzemski will be in the starting lineup on Opening Day. The 30-year-old slashed .300/.349/.675 with four home runs and nine RBI in 15 Cactus League games this spring.
Mar 29 2021Yastrzemski (hand) is being considered day-to-day after X-rays came back negative, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is outstanding news for the Giants following the outfielder's departure from Monday's spring game after being struck by a pitch on his left hand. With a few days to recover before the start of the regular season, it seems likely that Yastrzemski will be in the starting lineup on Opening Day.
Mar 22 2021Yastrzemski has gone 8-for-26 with two home runs, a triple and a 2:8 BB:K through his first 10 Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has more or less picked up where he left off last season; his .973 OPS this spring is five points above the mark he posted in his breakout 2020 campaign. Some dropoff in last year's numbers should be expected over the course of a normal 162-game season (and especially if Oracle Park reopens the closed archways that made the venue more favorable in 2020 for lefty pull hitters like Yastrzemski), but the 30-year-old should remain an asset in batting average while compiling counting stats at a steady clip.
Sep 26 2020Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in a 5-4 win over the Padres on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski took Chris Paddack deep in the fourth for the Giants' third home run of the evening off the right-hander. It was encouraging to see the 30-year-old show no rust from being out with a calf injury, as he was able to make a major impact upon his return to the lineup Friday. Yastrzemski is hitting .285/.387/.565 and leads his team with 35 RBI and will be counted on to produce at the plate while the Giants try to fend off the Phillies and Brewers for the final postseason spot.
Sep 25 2020Yastrzemski (calf) will lead off and play right field for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski didn't start any of the Giants' last seven games, though he did appear off the bench Thursday. He's good to go for the first of Friday's two games, though there's a good chance he won't be asked to start twice in one day immediately after returning to action. The Giants will be happy to get whatever they can out of him in the final four games of a tense playoff race, as he's hitting a strong .283/.389/.550 on the season.
Sep 24 2020Yastrzemski (calf) is available Thursday as a pinch hitter and could start one of the games in Friday's doubleheader against the Padres, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was reported that there was a chance he could appear off the bench Wednesday, but that didn't happen. He was on the field running the bases and doing agility drills before Thursday's game. The fact that he could return to the starting lineup during Friday's twin bill is a good omen with regards to his availability this weekend.
Sep 23 2020Yastrzemski (calf) could appear off the bench Wednesday against the Rockies, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This seemingly rules Yastrzemski out of the starting lineup, but he will do agility work on the field before the game, and if that goes well, he could come in as a pinch hitter. He has been running on a treadmill and taking batting practice, so it sounds like he could return to the starting lineup before the end of the week.
Sep 22 2020Yastrzemski (calf) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was some optimism Yastrzemski would be able to rejoin the lineup Tuesday, but he'll instead miss his fifth straight contest due to the mild right calf strain. Luis Alexander Basabe receives another start in right field for the Giants.
Sep 21 2020Yastrzemski (calf) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski will take a seat for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to nurse a mild right calf strain. He'll hit off a tee and do some short toss Monday, but he won't resume running yet, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Luis Alexander Basabe will start in right field for the series opener against the Rockies.
Sep 20 2020Yastrzemski (calf) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski left Thursday's game and has not seen the field since. An MRI revealed a mild right calf strain, and while the injury is not expected to require an IL stint, Yastrzemski's status for the next few days is up in the air. Luis Alexander Basabe gets the start in right field against lefty Mike Minor on Sunday.
Sep 19 2020Yastrzemski (calf) will sit for the second game in a row Saturday against Oakland, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski left Thursday's game against the Mariners with a calf injury that was eventually diagnosed as a mild strain following an MRI. He's considered day-to-day. Luis Alexander Basabe will be the right fielder Saturday.
Sep 18 2020Yastrzemski was diagnosed with a mild right calf strain following an MRI on Friday but will avoid the injured list for now, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder will merely be considered day-to-day for now, though it's not clear exactly when he's expected to return. Darin Ruf starts in right field Friday.
Sep 17 2020Yastrzemski (calf) will undergo an MRI on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski left Thursday's matchup with Seattle due to right calf tightness, and the severity of the injury remains unknown. Expect details of the injury to emerge after further testing.
Sep 9 2020Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and another RBI during Wednesday's rout of the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski got the scoring started with a 402-foot, three-run homer off Nick Margevicius in the third inning. He also singled and scored in the sixth. It was Yastrzemski's eighth home run this season while down 0-2 on the count and his ninth overall. Across 44 games, he's batting .297 and leads the Giants with 31 RBI and a .402 on-base percentage.
Sep 2 2020Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and one additional RBI during Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old started the scoring with a solo homer during the first inning, and he also brought home another run on his third-inning single. Yastrzemski has a .298/.411/.603 slash line with eight homers, 32 runs, 27 RBI and two stolen bases in 38 games.
Aug 30 2020Yastrzemski went 0-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski reached on an error and stole second in the third inning, but couldn't come around to score. In the eighth, he was hit by a pitch before dashing home on Evan Longoria's two-run single. The 30-year-old Yastrzemski has just six hits in his last nine games -- his slash line has cooled to .280/.399/.568 through 158 plate appearances this year. The outfielder has seven homers, 24 RBI, 30 runs scored and two stolen bases in 36 games.
Aug 22 2020Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski pushed his hitting streak to nine games and has produced three multi-hit performances in his last five contests while notching five extra-base hits in that span as well. He is slashing .378/.439/.757 with a 1.196 OPS during that nine-game stretch.
Aug 21 2020Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored during Thursday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski pushed his hitting streak to eight games. The outfielder is hitting .271 with a .971 OPS in August, adding four homers, 18 RBI, a 13:17 BB:K and 15 runs scored in 70 at-bats this month.
Aug 20 2020Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has been one of San Francisco's most reliable offensive threats all year long and is now riding a seven-game hitting streak, a span in which he's hit .393 with a .452 on-base percentage and a 1.273 OPS. He has also six extra-base hits in that seven-game stretch.
Aug 18 2020Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski led off the game with a home run to right for his sixth long ball of the season. The knock was enough to extend his hitting streak to six games, during which he's gone 9-for-24 with two home runs, seven RBI and four runs scored. Overall, Yastrzemski is hitting .311/.436/.656 across 110 plate appearances.
Aug 8 2020Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski took Clayton Kershaw deep in the top of the third inning, and that was his fourth long ball of the season. The outfielder has been one of San Francisco's most productive players in 2020, posting a .321 average with a team-leading 1.128 OPS. He is also riding a four-game hitting streak, going 5-for-14 during that stretch.
Aug 6 2020Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants are facing off against a southpaw starter (Kyle Freeland) and are wrapping up their series in Colorado with a day game after a night game, so manager Gabe Kapler decided it was an opportune time to give the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski his first day off of the season. Yastrzemski has been a surprise fantasy star early on in the campaign, slashing .304/.458/.630 with three home runs, 12 runs, seven RBI and a stolen base through 13 starts. Mauricio Dubon will man center field in place of Yastrzemski.
Jul 31 2020Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski smacked a ground rule double in the fourth inning and drew a walk in the fifth, but he wasn't able to come around to score either time. The steal also came in the fifth, his first swiped bag of 2020. The 29-year-old outfielder has hit safely in four straight games (8-for-15) with two homers, three RBI and seven runs scored in that span. He can play all around the outfield -- he's been patrolling center field for much of this season.
Jul 30 2020Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski needed a bit of help in his first homer of the game, as the ball bounced before splashing into McCovey Cove. Such wasn't the case with his second long ball of the night -- he blasted a bomb straight into the Bay and lifted the Giants to the win, as that was the walkoff hit in the bottom of the ninth. Yastrzemski is enjoying a hot start to the season, producing multi-hit performances in four of his first six contests and hitting .409 with a 1.273 OPS in his first 26 plate appearances.
Mar 28 2020Yastrzemski could start in center field and bat leadoff for the Giants once operations resumes, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old appeared in 107 games as a rookie in 2019 with an .852 OPS and 21 home runs, and he's poised for a more significant role this season. Yastrzemski mostly played in the corner outfield last year, but he was seeing significant time in center field during spring training and could split regular-season action there with Mauricio Dubon.
Sep 28 2019Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Saturday against lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu and the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With another lefty (Rich Hill) scheduled to start Sunday, it's possible Yastrzemski has already made his final start of the season. Jaylin Davis gets the start in right field in his absence.
Sep 26 2019Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, another RBI and another run scored in Thursday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski launched a 429-foot solo homer off Jesus Tinoco in the fourth inning to give the Giants a 2-1 lead that would last the rest of the way. The long ball was the 21st of the season for the 29-year-old outfielder, who has enjoyed a solid September at the plate. Since Sept. 1, Yastrzemski's batting average has steadily risen from .265 to .274.
Sep 21 2019Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski has been shielded pretty heavily from lefties this season (13 starts), and that will continue against Max Fried. Jaylin Davis will take over in right field as Mauricio Dubon leads off.
Sep 19 2019Yastrzemski is not in Thursday's lineup against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .263/.354/.421 with two home runs and one steal in 16 games this month. Joey Rickard is starting in left field and batting sixth.
Sep 18 2019Yastrzemski went 2-for-7 with a double and his 20th home run of the season in Tuesday's extra-innings win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski -- grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski -- made his first ever start at Fenway Park, the venue in which his grandfather called home over his illustrious 23-year career. The 29-year-old rookie was showered with cheers despite donning the road team's uniform, and he responded by reaching the 20-homer plateau in just his 97th game of the season. Yastrzemski did appear to tweak something when he hit a ground-rule double in the 14th inning, but the outfielder was able to stay in the contest and even record another at-bat before his club finally put the Red Sox away in the 15th frame, Hank Schulman of The San Francisco Chronicle reports. Check back to make sure that his injury didn't worsen overnight prior to Wednesday's tilt.
Sep 12 2019Yastrzemski (back) returned to the lineup Wednesday, leading off and going 1-for-4 in a 6-3 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's absence from Tuesday's lineup card was initially thought to be a routine day off, but manager Bruce Bochy revealed prior to Wednesday's contest that the outfielder was dealing with lower back soreness, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle. The good news is that the 28-year-old was healthy enough to return to action and remain in the contest for all nine frames. It doesn't sound like the back injury will be an issue for Yastrzemski as we enter the final stretch of the regular season.
Sep 10 2019Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski owns a strong .313/.421/.563 slash line over his last 11 games. Austin Slater will get the start in left field Tuesday.
Sep 6 2019Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants will load up on righties against Clayton Kershaw. Joey Rickard gets the call in left field.
Sep 5 2019Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a walk, a double and a home run in Wednesday's 9-8 win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yastrzemski's surprising rookie season continues with his 19th long ball through 86 games. The 28-year-old has also settled into the leadoff role nicely, slashing .290/.343/.645 with six homers over 14 games since being placed atop the order. With more than half a season of success under his belt, Yaz has done enough to gain the trust of fantasy owners in most formats.
Sep 1 2019Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus San Diego, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Aug 31 2019Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Saturday against the Padres.
Aug 30 2019Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and three runs scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Padres.
Aug 27 2019Yastrzemski (hand) is starting in right field and leading off Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Aug 26 2019Yastrzemski (hand) stated his X-rays came back "fine," and that he's been receiving treatment, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Aug 25 2019Yastrzemski is headed for X-rays on his hand after being struck by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Athletics, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle
Aug 21 2019Yastrzemski went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and another RBI during Wednesday's 12-11 loss to the Cubs.
Aug 17 2019Yastrzemski went 3-for-6 in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Diamondbacks.
Aug 16 2019Yastrzemski went 3-for-6 with three home runs in Friday's 10-9 win over the Diamondbacks.
Aug 15 2019Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Aug 14 2019Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the A's.
Aug 13 2019Yastrzemski is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Athletics.
Aug 11 2019Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's victory over the Phillies.
Aug 9 2019Yastrzemski isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
Aug 8 2019Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in a victory over Philadelphia on Thursday.
Jul 28 2019Yastrzemski went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in a victory over the Padres on Sunday.
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Jul 21 2019Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Mets.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Yastrzemski 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 16 2019Yastrzemski went 4-for-10 with a home run, a double, four runs and three RBI while starting in both ends of Monday's doubleheader with the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 7 2019Yastrzemski batted second and went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Cardinals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 20 2019Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs batted in and two runs scored in a loss to the Dodgers on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Yastrzemski will start in right field and bat eighth Wednesday against the Dodgers, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 18 2019Yastrzemski remains on the bench Tuesday against the Dodgers, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Yastrzemski will head to the bench for Monday's game against the Dodgers, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Yastrzemski isn't in Friday's starting lineup against the Brewers, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Yastrzemski hit a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 win over the Brewers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 1 2019Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-6 loss to Baltimore.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Yastrzemski will bat eighth and start in right field Thursday against the Marlins, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Yastrzemski started in left field and went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Yastrzemski will start in left field and bat eighth Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Yastrzemski's contract was selected from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Gordon Edes of Fenway Sports Group<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.