Giants place LHP Matt Gage on 15-day IL with elbow strain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The San Francisco Giants have placed left-handed pitcher Matt Gage on the 15-day Injured List due to a left elbow strain following a poor outing at Coors Field. In the corresponding move, they recalled right-handed pitcher Spencer Bivens from Triple-A Sacramento. Gage's situation raises concerns about a potential Tommy John surgery, as he has not yet had an MRI. His performance had been struggling, highlighted by a 5.60 ERA after his recent appearance. Bivens is expected to make his 2026 season debut with the Giants as they manage their pitching staff.
- •Giants place Matt Gage on 15-day IL on July 4, 2026.
- •Gage suffers potential elbow strain after a poor performance.
- •Spencer Bivens recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.
- •Gage's ERA rose to 5.60 following the recent outing.
- •Bivens expected to debut for Giants this season.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Giants Place LHP Matt Gage on 15-day IL After Rough Outing
"Following a disastrous Coors Field appearance, Matt Gage lands on the Injured List with a potential season-ending elbow strain as the San Francisco Giants recall Spencer Bivens for reinforcement.
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