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Jesus Rodriguez - Suffers setback Rodriguez said Thursday that he's suffered a setback with his elbow neuritis, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Rodriguez began a rehab assignment at Triple-A on Sunday, but the Giants paused his assignment after one game due to his setback. He's scheduled to see a specialist within the next few days, and a clearer picture of his return timeline should emerge following his doctor's visit. In the meantime, Drew Cavanaugh and Andrew Knizner will continue to split reps behind the plate for the Giants.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Two MLB Analysts Make Bold Claims About Sal Stewart's Rookie of the Year Chances Stewart has been fantastic this season.

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Jung Hoo Lee - Out again Thursday Lee (elbow) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Lee will miss a second consecutive start Thursday after being a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to an elbow bruise. While he takes an extra day to recover, Turner Hill, Jonah Cox and Drew Gilbert will form the Giants' outfield trio.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Osleivis Basabe - Idle Thursday Basabe isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Basabe will step out of the starting nine Thursday after going 1-for-5 during San Francisco's last series against the Reds. Nate Furman will start at second base while Basabe is on the bench, and Shay Whitcomb will get the nod at third.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Buddy Kennedy - Loses 40-man roster spot The Giants designated Kennedy for assignment Thursday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The Giants reinstated Bryce Eldridge from the bereavement list Thursday, so Kennedy is getting the boot to create room. Kennedy slashed .154/.267/.154 across 30 plate appearances in a 13 game span since he joined San Francisco Aug. 2.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Eldridge - Back with team The Giants reinstated Eldridge from the bereavement list Thursday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Eldridge missed the Giants' three-game series against Cincinnati while tending to a personal matter, but he's now back with the team and ready to rejoin the starting nine for Thursday's series opener against Arizona. Buddy Kennedy was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Former Padres Pitching Prospect Could Make Giants' 2027 Opening Day Roster There's no doubt the San Francisco front office did well at this year's trade deadline. They received rave reviews for their shrewd moves, t...

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM