Giants Ace Logan Webb Placed on Injured List with Knee Bursitis
San Francisco Giants star right-hander Logan Webb has been placed on the injured list due to right knee bursitis, marking his first missed start in five years. The move is retroactive to Wednesday, following a recent outing against the San Diego Padres where he exited early with discomfort. Webb, a two-time All-Star, had maintained a streak of 157 consecutive starts since July 2021. He admitted that the knee issue had persisted for some time and was aggravated while covering first base during a late April game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Although initially reluctant to take time off, Webb agreed to the decision to prioritize his long-term health and career longevity. In corresponding roster moves, the Giants recalled rookie right-hander Trevor McDonald from Triple-A Sacramento and selected the contract of catcher Logan Porter. This follows the earlier trade of Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians. Manager Tony Vitello emphasized the importance of managing Webb's recovery carefully to ensure his availability for the remainder of the season.
Wire timeline
Giants Ace Logan Webb Placed on Injured List with Knee Bursitis
San Francisco Giants star right-hander Logan Webb has been placed on the injured list due to right knee bursitis, marking his first missed start in five years. The move is retroactive to Wednesday, following a recent outing against the San Diego Padres where he exited early with discomfort. Webb, a two-time All-Star, had maintained a streak of 157 consecutive starts since July 2021. He admitted that the knee issue had persisted for some time and was aggravated while covering first base during a late April game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Although initially reluctant to take time off, Webb agreed to the decision to prioritize his long-term health and career longevity. In corresponding roster moves, the Giants recalled rookie right-hander Trevor McDonald from Triple-A Sacramento and selected the contract of catcher Logan Porter. This follows the earlier trade of Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians. Manager Tony Vitello emphasized the importance of managing Webb's recovery carefully to ensure his availability for the remainder of the season.
Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise