Hayden Birdsong (elbow) is being evaluated for an elbow issue and is currently awaiting an opinion from the team's medical staff according to San Francisco's President of Baseball Operations, Buster Posey. (Source: Susan Slusser on X)
Fantasy Impact: Birdsong has had a brutal spring, allowing eight runs on eight hits and three walks in 2.1 innings. But, he remains a big part of the Giants' pitching plans. Only 24 years old, the righthander has appeared in 37 games with the Giants over the last two seasons and has posted a 4.77 ERA in 137.2 innings. The hard-throwing Birdsong has shown the ability to miss bats, but command issues have been a problem. More on Birdsong's status should be provided in the next day or two.
Category: Injury Updates
Bryan Hoeing (elbow) is set to have flexor tendon surgery and will miss the entire 2026 season according to Padres' manager, Craig Stammen. (Source: Sammy Levitt on X)
Fantasy Impact: Tough news for Hoeing and for the Padres as the righthander was expected to contribute in San Diego's bullpen this season. He was shut down last week, weighed his options, and elected to go for surgery. Hoeing has been limited to just 61.2 innings over the last two seasons and has posted a 2.34 ERA during the stretch. He'll look to be ready for the start of the 2027 season.
Category: Injury Updates
