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Giants place Adrian Houser on IL, call up Braxton Roxby

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Giants place Adrian Houser on IL, call up Braxton Roxby
Summary

The San Francisco Giants have placed starting pitcher Adrian Houser on the 15-Day Injured List due to a right forearm strain, which follows the recent injury of teammate Carson Whisenhunt. Houser left the game against the Cincinnati Reds on August 25 with elbow discomfort. Braxton Roxby has been called up from AAA Sacramento to take his place on the roster. Roxby, a right-handed reliever, is set to make his MLB debut. Houser expressed hope that his injury is not as severe as his past issues.

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By the Numbers
  • •Adrian Houser placed on 15-Day IL due to forearm strain.
  • •Carson Whisenhunt also recently placed on IL with elbow discomfort.
  • •Braxton Roxby selected from AAA Sacramento for MLB debut.
  • •Houser is optimistic about avoiding severe injury after MRI.
Latest Updates
  • 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' pitching situation getting dire as Adrian Houser heads to IL
  • 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Giants place Adrian Houser on the IL, call up Braxton Roxby
What they're saying
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The San Francisco Giants have five games to play in four days and a staff depleted by deadline moves and subsequent injuries. Enter Braxton Roxby, as Tony Vitello juggles assignments.

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