Osleivis Basabe has been diagnosed with a right shoulder strain and will not throw for the next two to four days, according to team updates.

Fantasy Impact

The Giants aren’t sounding worried about Basabe’s shoulder strain yet, though the injury’s origin remains unclear. As a utility hopeful with long odds already, this pause could further dim his shot at a roster spot out of camp. Fantasy managers can keep him off the draft board for now—he’s a depth piece at best until he proves otherwise.

The Giants have acquired infielder Osleivis Basabe from the Rays in exchange for cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact

Basabe was recently designated for assignment by Tampa Bay when the club acquired righty Alex Faedo from the Tigers. The 24-year-old hit .251 with 12 homers and 10 steals across 78 minor-league contests in 2024, 66 of which came at Triple-A Durham.

The Rays designated Osleivis Basabe for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

The Rays needed to open a roster spot with the acquisition of Alex Faedo. Basabe will head to the waiver wire where a team could take a chance on him.

Osleivis Basabe is back in the Rays lineup on Friday where he is hitting No. 8 and starting at shortstop.

Fantasy Impact

Basabe was forced to leave Tuesday's game after getting hurt sliding head first. He didn't miss too much time and figures to continue to compete for a utility role.

Osleivis Basabe left Tuesday's game early with a head injury.

Fantasy Impact

Basabe appeared to get banged up after sliding head first into third base. He is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster for the Rays.