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AUGUST 29, 2022 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled, goes on 60-day IL The Giants recalled Walton from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronic...

Impact Walton had previously been on Sacramento's 7-day IL with an unspecified injury, but he played in three rehab games with the Giants' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate this week. The 28-year-old suffered an apparent setback during the rehab assignment, however, and he'll now be sidelined for the rest of the season as a result. By calling up the injured Walton and placing him on the 60-day IL, the Giants were able to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Patrick Mazeika, who was claimed off waivers from the Mets on Sunday.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On IL at Sacramento Walton (undisclosed) was placed on Triple-A Sacramento's injured list earlier this week, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Walton's injury in the minors comes at a tough time for the major-league squad, which is now down Brandon Crawford (knee) and Thairo Estrada (head). The nature of Walton's injury is unknown, and he won't be able to return until the latter part of next week at the earliest, though it's unclear if the Giants will still have a need at shortstop once he's healthy.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Walton was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

Impact The 28-year-old started the past four games at shortstop and went 2-for-14 with a double and five strikeouts, but he'll head back to Triple-A with Brandon Crawford (knee) returning from the injured list. Walton has struggled offensively in 24 big-league games this year with a .158/.179/.303 slash line.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets look as everyday shortstop Walton will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the White Sox, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact With Thairo Estrada (illness) landing on the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday and with Brandon Crawford (knee) still stuck on the 10-day IL, Walton looks like he could be primed for an everyday role at shortstop. Walton will make his fourth consecutive start in the middle infield Sunday after going 2-for-9 with a double over the previous three contests.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors The Giants recalled Walton from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Thursday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Walton will assume the 26-man active roster spot of outfielder Luis Gonzalez (back), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Gonzalez had been filling a near-everyday role in the corner outfield for the Giants, but Walton is more likely to serve as a utility man while he's up with the big club than as a replacement for Gonzalez in the lineup. San Francisco could get another lefty-hitting corner outfielder in LaMonte Wade (knee) back from the IL as soon as this weekend, in which case Walton would be a candidate to head back to Triple-A.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Walton was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walton appeared in 16 games since being promoted from Sacramento in mid-May, and he'll return to the affiliate after posting a .529 OPS for the Giants. The 28-year-old may rejoin the big-league club later in the campaign if infield depth is needed.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's lineup Walton is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Walton is 0-for-13 over his last four games. Thairo Estrada will start at second base and bat fifth.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Friday Walton isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walton will get a breather after he went 0-for-11 with a run and three strikeouts over the last three games. Thairo Estrada is starting at the keystone and batting eighth.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring with grand slam Walton went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Marlins.

Impact It was a relatively quiet game on both sides until Walton's fourth-inning grand slam off Marlins starter Braxton Garrett. Walton is 3-for-12 with seven RBI, a homer, two doubles and three runs scored in his last three games. He's started in seven straight contests, earning a regular role in the middle infield while taking some playing time from Thairo Estrada and Brandon Crawford over the last week. Walton owns a .225/.244/.475 slash line with a homer, eight RBI, six runs scored and seven doubles in 41 plate appearances.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Walton's slam, Junis' solid outing lead Giants past Marlins

Donovan Walton hit a grand slam, Jakob Junis pitched six innings of one-run ball and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 5-1

JUNE 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Knocks in three runs Walton went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Saturday's loss to the Marlins.

Impact Walton got the start at second base and came up with a big hit in the fourth inning, knocking a double to left field that plated three runs. The 28-year-old entered the contest with only one RBI across 32 at-bats, so this was his most productive game of the campaign. Walton has yet to go deep this season, but seven of his eight hits have gone for doubles.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Saturday Walton (undisclosed) is starting Saturday against Miami, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Walton was scratched from Friday's lineup for an unspecified reason but came off the bench and went 1-for-4 with a double, two runs and a strikeout. He'll start at the keystone and bat seventh Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No longer starting Friday Walton was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Marlins for an undisclosed reason.

Impact The 28-year-old was initially slated to start at second base Friday, but Thairo Estrada will take his place at the keystone and bat seventh. It's not yet clear whether Walton is dealing with an injury or whether he'll be available off the bench.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Supplants Estrada on depth chart Walton will start at second base and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Marlins, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact With right-hander Sandy Alcantara on the mound for Miami, the lefty-hitting Walton will get another start in the middle infield over the righty-hitting Thairo Estrada, who is on the bench for the fifth time in seven games. Walton, meanwhile, is picking up his seventh start in the past eight contests and appears to have moved into a large-side platoon role at second base. Since being called up from Triple-A Sacramento on May 25, Walton has gone 5-for-21 with four doubles, three runs and an RBI.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

SF Giants use extras to beat Phillies for second straight game Luis González had a career-high 4 hits, while Donovan Walton and Joc Pederson teamed up to drive in the decisive runs in extra innings

JUNE 1, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Retreats to bench Walton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Following his promotion from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Walton started in three straight games and went 3-for-10 with a pair of doubles and a run. Despite his quality work at the dish, Walton still looks like he'll serve as more of a utility man while he's up with the Giants, especially while Thairo Estrada continues to perform well as the team's primary second baseman.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at shortstop Wednesday Walton was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento and is starting Wednesday's game against the Mets, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walton had a brief stint with the major-league club in mid-May, and he went 1-for-4 with a double and a strikeout during his debut with the Giants. He'll start at shortstop and bat ninth during Wednesday's matchup.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Sunday Walton was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walton was called up by the Giants on Friday and went 1-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in Saturday's loss to the Cardinals. However, he'll be sent to the minors to make room for Yunior Marte on the active roster.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hudson, Cardinals combine to stop Giants' 6-game win streak

Dakota Hudson and a quartet of relievers combined to help the St. Louis Cardinals stop San Francisco’s six-game winning streak, blanking the Giants 4-0

MAY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Astros acquire utilityman Dubón in trade with Giants

The Houston Astros have acquired utilityman Mauricio Dubón in a trade with the San Francisco Giants

MAY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled by Giants Walton was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

Impact Walton was traded from the Mariners to the Giants on Wednesday, and he'll join the major-league club after Mauricio Dubon was dealt to Houston on Saturday. Over 24 games with the Mariners last year, Walton hit .206 with two homers, seven RBI, six runs and a stolen base. He should serve as a utility option in San Francisco.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford homers, Giants beat Rockies for 10th straight time

Brandon Crawford homered, leading Alex Cobb and the San Francisco Giants past Colorado 7-1 for their 10th straight win over the Rockies

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

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