Matthew Gage - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Outrighted off 40-man roster The Giants activated Gage (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Thursday and outrighted him to Triple-A Sacramento.

Impact Gage posted a 5.60 ERA and 22:17 K:BB over 27.1 innings with the Giants this season. He missed the second half with elbow trouble but was given a clean bill of health heading into the winter.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Receives clean bill of health Gage (elbow) has been fully cleared and will have a normal offseason, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Gage had to be pulled off his rehab assignment Sept. 1 due to renewed discomfort in his left elbow, but he's recovered well since then and heads into the offseason sans limitations. The southpaw held a 5.60 ERA and 22:17 K:BB over 27.1 frames this season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down after setback Gage was pulled off his rehab assignment and shut down from throwing for a week after experiencing discomfort in his left elbow, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News r...

Impact The left-hander surrendered four runs over two-thirds of an inning during his third rehab outing Friday, which is presumably when the discomfort surfaced. Gage has been on the injured list since early July due to a flexor strain, and the setback could mean he's unable to return before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one run in rehab appearance Gage (elbow) allowed one earned run on two hits and one walk across one inning in Triple-A Sacramento's 15-11 loss to Tacoma on Saturday.

Impact Gage was placed on the 15-day injured list July 4 due to a left elbow strain before being transferred to the 60-day IL on Aug. 2. The 33-year-old southpaw started Saturday's contest, giving up back-to-back singles to open the game before surrendering a run. He threw 10 of his 18 pitches for strikes. Over 34 big-league appearances before landing on the injured list, Gage posted a 5.60 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 22:17 K:BB across 27.1 innings.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab assignment Gage (elbow) will start his rehab assignment this weekend, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact It's unclear which minor-league level Gage will start his rehab assignment in. Regardless, it's a positive step in his recovery from a left elbow strain that landed him on the injured list in early July. Given the nature of Gage's injury, the 33-year-old southpaw will likely need a few outings in the minors before being cleared to return to the Giants' bullpen.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses bullpen session Gage (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Gage landed on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow strain July 4 and was transferred to the 60-day IL on Aug. 2. The southpaw will continue building up in hopes of rejoining the Giants' bullpen before the end of the season. In 27.1 innings on the campaign, Gage owns a 5.60 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 22:17 K:BB.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for 60-day IL The Giants transferred Gage (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

Impact After landing on the IL on July 4 due to a left flexor strain, Gage received a platelet-rich plasma injection July 11 and was scheduled to be re-evaluated in the second week of August, per MLB.com. Gage's move to the 60-day IL indicates that the Giants aren't counting on him being ready to rejoin the big-league bullpen until at least Sept. 2. The transaction also opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Buddy Kennedy, who was claimed off waivers from the Mariners on Sunday.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with flexor strain Gage will be re-evaluated in one month after an MRI revealed a moderate left flexor strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact There was some fear that the injury could be worse, so the diagnosis is relatively good news for the southpaw. Gage will be given a platelet-rich plasma injection before resting, and he could rejoin the Giants' bullpen before the end of this season if all goes well. He holds a 5.60 ERA and 22:17 K:BB across 27.1 frames this season.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing MRI on elbow Gage will undergo an MRI on his left elbow Monday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Gage was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left elbow strain, but he'll have imaging to make sure he doesn't have structural damage. The lefty reliever will be re-evaluated by Dr. Ken Akizuki later Monday after the MRI before next steps in his recovery are determined.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lands back on injured list The Giants placed Gage on the 15-day IL on Saturday due to a left elbow strain, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Gage previously spent time on the IL in early June due to a knee issue, and he's now set to be sidelined with an elbow injury. The lefty reliever threw a season-high 51 pitches over 1.1 innings against Colorado on Friday, so that's presumably when the injury occurred. Spencer Bivens has been called up from Triple-A Sacramento to take Gage's spot in San Francisco's bullpen.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list The Giants activated Gage (knee) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Gage has been sidelined since early June with right knee inflammation, but he made one successful rehab appearance to show the Giants he was ready to go. Reiver Sanmartin was optioned back to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Activation imminent Giants manager Tony Vitello said Wednesday that Gage (knee) has joined the team in Atlanta and will be activated from the 15-day injured list before the end of the series, Shayna R...

Impact The Giants will complete Tuesday's suspended game Wednesday afternoon before playing their regularly scheduled game in the evening, and then they'll have the series finale Thursday. Gage has been sidelined since early June with right knee inflammation but is ready to roll after making one scoreless rehab appearance.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Gage (knee) allowed one hit while striking out two across 1.2 scoreless innings in Single-A San Jose's 2-1 win over Stockton on Saturday.

Impact Gage was placed on the 15-day injured list June 3 due to knee inflammation and got the starting nod in the first game of his rehab assignment. He was pulled after throwing 23 pitches, 16 of which were strikes. Prior to going on the IL, the left-hander posted a 2.63 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 19:13 K:BB across 24 innings on the campaign.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to injured list The Giants placed Gage on the 15-day injured list with knee inflammation Wednesday, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle

Impact Gage (knee) last appeared on Monday against Milwaukee and recorded a rocky inning of work, allowing three hits, two earned runs and two walks. It was an uncharacteristic relief outing most likely caused by his knee injury, as he commands a 2.63 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 19:13 K:BB through 24 innings on the season. San Francisco called up Dylan Smith to take his spot on the active roster.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first big-league save Gage pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Athletics.

Impact Gage has seen some high-leverage work this season, earning five holds and a 3-1 record over 23 appearances. This was his first major-league save, and it came after Erik Miller and Caleb Kilian were both called on for high-leverage spots in earlier innings. Through 19.1 innings this season, Gage has a 1.40 ERA, though his 1.14 WHIP and 13:11 K:BB paint a less dominant picture of his work. He may not be a regular for closing duties, but he should continue to pitch in the late innings at times, as long as he doesn't slump.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win Monday Gage (3-1) earned the win in Monday's 9-3 victory over the Dodgers, striking out one over 1.2 scoreless relief innings.

Impact Gage entered the game in the sixth inning with a runner on first base and an out before inducing a pair of groundouts. He also retired all three batters he faced in the seventh, finishing his outing throwing 13 of his 21 pitches for strikes. The 33-year-old southpaw hasn't allowed an earned run in any of his last 11 appearances and now owns a 1.02 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB across 17.2 innings in 20 outings this season.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Earns hold Tuesday Gage picked up a hold over two-thirds of a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers, issuing one walk.

Impact Gage recorded the first two outs of the seventh inning before allowing a walk and being pulled. He threw seven of his 14 pitches for strikes and earned his third hold of the season. The 33-year-old southpaw now owns a 1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB across 10 innings in 11 outings.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless outing Friday Gage allowed one walk in a scoreless inning during Friday's 3-0 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Gage entered in the ninth inning and threw eight of his 14 pitches for strikes. According to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle, the left-hander is a candidate to pitch high-leverage innings this season along with Ryan Walker, Erik Miller and Jose Butto, all of whom made appearances Friday. Gage appeared in 27 regular-season games for San Francisco last season, recording a 3.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB across 25.1 innings.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Earns hold in exhibition Gage picked up a hold in Monday's 10-2 exhibition victory over Sultanes de Monterrey, throwing one scoreless inning.

Impact Gage forced two groundouts and a flyout in San Francisco's penultimate spring game, throwing nine of his 13 pitches for strikes. The left-hander is in contention for a spot on the Opening Day roster ahead of Wednesday's game against the Yankees. Over seven Cactus League outings, he allowed two earned runs on three hits, including one home run, while striking out nine in 6.1 innings.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up loss Monday Gage (0-1) took the loss in Monday's 8-1 defeat to the Diamondbacks, allowing one earned run on one hit and one walk across one relief inning.

Impact Gage entered the game in the fifth inning and retired three of the four batters he faced, walking one. However, he gave up a double to begin the sixth and was subsequently removed. The right-hander has allowed five runs in his last three appearances, giving up six hits and two walks while hitting one batter in 2.2 innings during that span. He has recorded a 3.97 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 21:9 K:BB across 22.2 innings in 23 appearances with San Francisco this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses scoreless outing Friday Gage threw a scoreless inning in Friday's 15-8 win over the Orioles, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Impact Gage gave up a leadoff single but retired the next three batters he faced, throwing 10 of his 15 pitches for strikes. Over 17 appearances with San Francisco, the left-hander has recorded a 1.04 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 17.1 innings. Overall, he owns a 0.78 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB in 23 innings across 23 appearances (two starts) between the Giants and Tigers.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Friday Gage will serve as the Giants' opener for Friday's game against Washington, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Gage is slated to handle the first inning or two of Friday's contest before handing the ball off. Kai-Wei Teng is the likeliest candidate to follow Gage. In seven appearances with the Giants this season, Gage hasn't allowed a run and owns an 8:3 K:BB across 9.1 innings.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws scoreless inning in start Gage started Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Mets, tossing a perfect inning while striking out one.

Impact Gage made his first major-league start in Sunday's bullpen game, throwing seven of his 10 pitches for strikes. The left-hander had his contract selected from Triple-A Sacramento on July 18 and has now appeared in four games with San Francisco, surrendering a hit and a walk while striking out five across five innings. The 32-year-old has yet to give up a run through 10 outings between the Tigers and Giants this season, allowing eight hits with an 8:3 K:BB across 10.2 innings.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws scoreless inning in start Gage started Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Mets, tossing a perfect inning while striking out one.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to open Sunday Gage will start Sunday's matchup against the Mets, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Gage will begin what's slated to be a bullpen game for the Giants, with Carson Seymour likely to handle multiple innings. It will be Gage's first MLB start, though he's unlikely to go more than inning or two. The southpaw has yet to give up a run through nine appearances across stints with the Tigers and Giants this season, and he's posted a 7:3 K:BB over 9.2 frames.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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