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Takes loss in relief outing Junis (2-1) allowed three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Marlins.

Impact Junis was responsible for Jazz Chisholm's three-run home run in the fourth inning, and the Giants' offense didn't bounce back from it. With starter Alex Wood (hamstring) likely headed for the injured list, one of Junis or Ross Stripling, who both pitched Tuesday, should get a look in the rotation. Stripling is a bit more stretched out, having covered 12.1 innings over four games compared to Junis' 12.2 innings in five appearances. Junis has struggled to a 4.26 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB this season while filling a swingman role.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chisholm's homer leads Marlins over Giants 4-2

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2

APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Giants starter Alex Wood exits early with hamstring injury

San Francisco Giants left-hander Alex Wood has exited his start against the Miami Marlins in the third inning because of a a strained left hamstring

APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Snares second win Junis (2-0) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out four over four scoreless innings, earning the win Thursday versus the White Sox.

Impact Junis has won both of his appearances this season, allowing just one run over 6.1 innings. He was efficient Thursday, throwing 44 of 69 pitches for strikes after starter Alex Wood needed 71 pitches to complete three frames. Junis' role as a swingman is clearly paying off when he can vulture some wins, but that's not a particularly reliable source of fantasy value. He's unlikely to be called upon for a few days after this long-relief assignment.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Saturday Junis (1-0) allowed a run on three hits and no walks while striking out two over 2.1 innings to earn the win Saturday versus the Yankees.

Impact Alex Cobb was inefficient, throwing 47 of 76 pitches for strikes as the starter. Junis stepped up, getting the last out of the fourth inning and tossing two more frames to decent results in his first appearance this season. He was assigned a swingman role after failing to win a spot in the Giants' bullpen during spring training. While his fantasy value is limited for now, the right-hander's favorable home park could give him some appeal if injuries in the rotation allow him to get some starts. Junis had a 4.42 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 112 innings last season, his best ratios since 2018.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will fill swingman role Junis will be a swingman out of the bullpen rather than a starter to begin 2023, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Junis was in competition for a starting spot, but with the Giants' starters at full health, there was no room for him in the rotation. Webeck adds that manager Gabe Kapler is considering Junis in a piggyback role early on, typically in a pairing with Alex Wood. The choppy schedule early in the season means the Giants won't necessarily need a fifth starter until their first home series of the year, so going with pitching tandems could help ease all of the pitchers into the season. Junis' appeal in fantasy is limited in a bullpen role, but he could vulture some wins away from starters if he's able to regularly get two or three innings in a bulk-relief assignment. He's pitched to a 5.19 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB across 8.2 innings over four Cactus League appearances.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to fill versatile role Junis is considered the Giants' seventh starter this spring, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Junis doesn't have a clearly defined role yet -- he could be a starter when injuries arise, a piggyback reliever or a more traditional multi-inning option out of the bullpen. The right-hander added 10-15 pounds of muscle in the offseason after battling shoulder and hamstring issues in 2022. Junis' best path to fantasy relevance is in the rotation, but he's never posted an ERA lower than 4.30 in any of his six seasons, so his appeal at age 30 is limited.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

SF Giants reportedly avoid arbitration with all their players Logan Webb, Jakob Junis. John Brebbia, Tyler Rogers, Thairo Estrada, LaMonte Wade Jr., J.D. Davis, Austin Slater all reportedly agree to con...

JANUARY 13, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Settles with Giants at $2.8 million Junis signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Giants on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junis put up a 4.42 ERA and 98:25 K:BB over 112 innings for the Giants in 2022 while serving as a traditional starter and bulk reliever. The 30-year-old would appear to be slated for a relief role in 2023, at least to open the season.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale

Rookie David Villar hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with nobody out in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a dramati...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

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

Impact Junis took the loss Saturday after he gave up four runs over 4.2 innings against the Diamondbacks, and he'll head to the minors for the final few days of the season. The 30-year-old had a strong start to 2022 but finished with a 4.42 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 98:25 K:BB across 112 innings.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four runs during loss Junis (5-7) took the loss in Saturday's 8-4 loss against the Diamondbacks. He allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings.

Impact Junis entered the game in the second inning after lefty Scott Alexander served as an opener for 1.1 innings; Junis' most notable blemish occurred on a two-run double from Sergio Alcantara to give the Diamondbacks a 3-1 lead in the fourth. The righty has struggled during his last 11 appearances, recording a 6.20 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over 53.2 innings. The 30-year-old has not allowed a home run in three straight games.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants lose to D-backs, eliminated from playoff contention

The San Francisco Giants were eliminated from postseason contention, losing 8-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Working behind opener Junis will pitch behind opener Scott Alexander as the bulk reliever Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Junis also served as a long reliever during last Sunday's win over Arizona and picked up the win while allowing a run on four hits and a walk while striking out seven in 5.1 innings. He should be able to handle a similar workload while pitching behind Alexander once again Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 5.1 innings in relief for win Junis (5-6) earned the win Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out seven over 5.1 innings.

Impact Manager Gabe Kapler went with Scott Alexander as the opener Sunday, and Junis came in relief with two outs in the third inning. He threw 5.1 innings of one-run ball en route to his first win since June 10. Additionally, his seven punchouts on the day are tied for the most he's recorded in his last 14 appearances. He has a 4.28 ERA through 107.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Longoria's pinch-single sends Giants over Diamondbacks 3-2

Pinch-hitter Evan Longoria had a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Following opener Sunday Junis will pitch behind opener Scott Alexander as the bulk reliever Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact In theory, Junis should have a better chance at earning the win when following an opener, though the right-hander should still be viewed as a high-risk streaming option. He hasn't recorded a win since June 10 and sits with a 6.60 ERA since the beginning of August.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in no-decision Junis allowed six runs (five earned) on 12 hits and one walk while striking out two batters over 4.1 innings against Colorado on Monday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact As has been the case for countless hurlers in Colorado, Junis' stuff simply wasn't working Monday, as he gave up a season-high 12 hits (four of which went for extra bases). However, Rockies starter Chad Kuhl had nearly as difficult a time, and Junis avoided taking a third straight loss. The right-hander has given up at least four earned runs in three of his past five starts and has logged a 7.13 ERA and 1.83 WHIP during that difficult stretch.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Estrada's 3-run homer in 10th lifts Giants past Rockies 10-7

Thairo Estrada hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the 10th inning after igniting a tying rally in the ninth, and the San Francisco Giants came back to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Giants head into matchup with the Rockies on losing streak

The San Francisco Giants aim to break their three-game slide with a win against the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Wright earns 18th win, Braves beat Giants 5-1, gain on Mets

Kyle Wright earned his major league-leading 18th victory and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 to gain ground on the first-place New York Mets in the NL East

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Brewers complete DH sweep of Giants; Peralta exits early

Garrett Mitchell hit an RBI double and the Milwaukee Brewers withstood Freddy Peralta’s early exit to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 and complete a doubleheader sweep on Thursda...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Pederson, Giants walk past skidding Phillies 5-4

Joc Pederson drove in three runs, drawing a bases-loaded walk that broke a sixth-inning tie and sending the San Francisco Giants over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Giants rout Phillies 13-1, snap seven-game losing streak

Joc Pederson homered and drove in five runs, Alex Cobb struck out seven in seven scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants routed the Philadelphia Phillies 13-1

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Cave's homer, 4 RBIs help Twins complete sweep of Giants

Jake Cave homered, doubled and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 to finish a three-game sweep

AUGUST 28, 2022 • Associated Press

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