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July 21: 2B Thairo Estrada out of the starting lineup
With Estrada mired in an extended slump, the Giants started Tyler Fitzgerald at shortstop for the second consecutive game and slid Brett Wisely over to second base in Sunday's series finale against the Rockies. Estrada, 28, has struggled to find his rhythm at the plate since returning from a left wrist sprain on July 9, batting only .103 (3-for-29) over his last eight games. That could open up more playing time for Fitzgerald, who went 2-for-3 with a double and homer on Saturday.

"At this point in time, we've got to run what we think is the best lineup out there on a particular day," manager Bob Melvin said. "[Estrada's] been banged up, there's no doubt about that. Whether it's affecting some of the swings, I'm not sure. He'll never lead on. He wants to be out there every day. I'm sure he wants to be out there today as well. But if we get a hot hand and somebody is playing well, right now in the position we're in, we've got to run with it."

July 21: RHP Mike Baumann acquired from the Mariners in exchange for cash considerations
Baumann, 28, has logged a 4.57 ERA over parts of four seasons with the Orioles and Mariners. He posted a 5.51 ERA over 18 relief appearances for Seattle this year before being designated for assignment last week.

July 20: LHP Robbie Ray moving closer toward Giants debut
Ray gave up one hit over 5 1/3 scoreless innings in what will likely be his final rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. The 32-year-old veteran walked two, struck out seven and threw 78 pitches. He's likely on track to make his Giants debut during the club's four-game series at Dodger Stadium next week. Ray, the 2021 American League Cy Young winner, is coming off Tommy John surgery and hasn't pitched in the Majors since March 31, 2023.

"I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but there’s a good chance he’ll be pitching in L.A," manager Bob Melvin said. "It’s a big deal. He’s probably not going to go out there and throw 120 pitches his first time out, but he got up a sixth time yesterday. One hit, some strikeouts and the velo was there. He threw all his pitches and felt good. That’s what we’re looking for."

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10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST

RHP Keaton Winn (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: Second half
Winn gave up five runs over 2 2/3 innings in his June 20 start against the Cardinals at Rickwood Field before landing on the 15-day IL with an elbow issue on June 22, retroactive to June 21. It's the second time Winn has been shelved with an arm issue this year, as he previously missed more than 20 games with a right forearm strain. An MRI exam showed no structural damage for Winn, who is continuing his throwing progression in San Francisco. (Last updated: July 19)

60-DAY IL

RHP Alex Cobb (left hip surgery)
Expected return: Late July
Cobb progressed well in rehab from offseason hip surgery but hit another setback when he felt mild shoulder irritation before throwing a bullpen session on April 16. Cobb, who was transferred to the 60-day injured list on April 20, attempted to resume throwing after that, but he was shut down again after continuing to experience soreness in his shoulder.

Cobb resumed a throwing progression after receiving some nerve medication. He made his first rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on July 20, striking out four over five scoreless innings while throwing 60 pitches. Manager Bob Melvin said the Giants will check in with Cobb before determining his next steps, but he suggested the 36-year-old veteran could return during the club's next homestand from July 26-31 if he continues to feel good. (Last updated: July 21)

LHP Robbie Ray (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: Late July
Ray, who was acquired from the Mariners in exchange for outfielder Mitch Haniger and right-hander Anthony DeSclafani on Jan. 5, gave up one hit over 5 1/3 scoreless innings in what will likely be his final rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on July 19. If all goes well, Ray will likely return during the Giants' series at Los Angeles from July 22-25. (Last updated: July 20)

LHP Ethan Small (moderate right oblique strain)
Expected return: Second half
Small threw one scoreless inning and gave up a hit in a rehab outing in the Arizona Complex League on July 20. He was acquired from the Brewers over the offseason and was in the running for a bullpen spot before sustaining the oblique injury. (Last updated: July 20)

RHP Tristan Beck (upper right arm aneurysm)
Expected return: Second half
Beck, 27, felt his hand go cold after throwing some bullpen sessions early in camp, prompting the Giants to send him back to San Francisco to be evaluated by team doctors on Feb. 27. He ended up visiting a vascular specialist at Stanford, who helped determine that an aneurysm -- an abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel -- was the source of the numbness. Beck was transferred to the 60-day injured list on March 3 and underwent surgery at Stanford the next day to address the issue.

Beck was cleared to resume full baseball activity after a follow-up appointment with Dr. Jason Lee on May 1. He continues his throwing progression in San Francisco and will throw another bullpen session on July 22. (Last updated: July 19)

C Tom Murphy (left knee sprain)
Expected return: Second half
Murphy felt a pop in his knee after going down to try to block a wild pitch in the second inning of the Giants' 14-3 loss to the Phillies on May 4 and was placed on the 10-day injured list the next day. An MRI exam revealed a Grade 1-2 sprain. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on May 15 to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for fellow backstop Curt Casali. He has resumed baseball activity and is beginning to ramp up his baserunning.

Signed to a two-year, $8.25 million deal in December, Murphy hit .118 with one home run over his first 13 games with the Giants. (Last updated: July 19)

CF Jung Hoo Lee (left shoulder dislocation)
Expected return: 2025
Lee suffered a season-ending torn labrum in his left shoulder crashing into the center-field fence on May 12 and had surgery on June 4. The club considered the procedure a success and said the typical timeline for recovery is six months. (Last updated: June 4)

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