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Exits with trainer Alexander exited Sunday's game against the Dodgers with a trainer in the bottom of the ninth inning due to an unspecified injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle repor...

Impact Alexander gave up no runs on a hit and a walk in one-third of an inning after entering Sunday's matchup in the bottom of the ninth, but he was examined by a trainer after loading the bases, and he exited the game. He appeared to be walking with a limp while walking off the field, but the exact nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects fifth win Alexander (5-0) earned the win, pitching a perfect inning versus the Rockies on Thursday.

Impact Alexander's racked up 9.1 consecutive scoreless innings over his last 10 appearances, and he's given up just two hits, a walk and one hit-by-pitch in that span. The southpaw's strong work has helped him move up the leverage ladder slightly, though the Giants have plenty of late-inning options that will generally keep him out of the conversation for saves. He has one save, six holds and two blown saves while posting a 3.57 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB over 22.2 innings this season.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Thursday Alexander will be the opener for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Alexander will work an inning or two before giving way to a bulk pitcher, which is likely to be Logan Webb. In 21 appearances thus far, Alexander has registered 4.42 ERA with a 9:4 K:BB over 18.1 innings.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches save Monday Alexander earned a save against the Twins on Monday with a scoreless inning of work.

Impact Giants closer Camilo Doval pitched both Saturday and Sunday, so Alexander was called upon in the ninth inning with his team up 4-1. The lefty hit the first batter he faced before inducing a double play and a lineout to wrap things up. Alexander isn't likely to see many more (if any) save chances this season, but he's been getting more high-leverage work of late, picking up three holds and two wins while allowing just one run over 7.1 frames over his past eight appearances.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fourth win Alexander (4-0) walked one without allowing a hit or run in two-thirds of an inning to earn the win Friday over the Marlins.

Impact Alexander inherited a runner on second base with one out when he relieved Anthony DeSclafani in the sixth inning. Alexander then walked Joey Wendle but retired the next two batters to end the threat with the Giants down 2-1, and they rallied ahead with a three-run inning. With one run allowed over his last 6.1 innings, Alexander is emerging as a sort of fireman in the San Francisco bullpen. He's at a 4.96 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB across 16.1 innings, but he's also picked up four holds and appears to have the trust of manager Gabe Kapler in a variety of situations. Alexander is unlikely to compete for saves.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects third win Alexander (3-0) was awarded the win Monday over the Phillies. He pitched 1.1 perfect innings without striking out a batter.

Impact Jakob Junis allowed a run while completing the fifth inning after Alex Wood came up an out short of qualifying for the win. However, the official scorer deemed Alexander worthy of getting the decision. The southpaw has settled down a bit with one runs allowed over 4.2 innings across his last five outings. He has a 5.52 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB with three holds and two blown saves through 14.2 innings this season, though a pair of three-run meltdowns in late April have skewed his numbers.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second win Alexander (2-0) pitched a perfect inning and earned the win in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Mets.

Impact Alexander got three groundouts to set down the Mets in order in the top of the eighth inning. A Mike Yastrzemski double put the Giants ahead in the bottom of the frame. Through 10 appearances, Alexander has allowed just two runs on eight hits over 9.1 innings, good for a 1.93 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. He has neither significant strikeout stuff nor a clear high-leverage role, but he's been effective when called upon. With Taylor Rogers shaky early in the season, there's a path for Alexander to serve as a key southpaw in the late innings.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Awarded win Tuesday Alexander (1-0) struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner in two-thirds of an inning to earn the win Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

Impact Starter Alex Wood came one out short of qualifying for the win. Jakob Junis allowed a pair of hits in the sixth inning, and the bases were loaded on catcher's interference, but Alexander got out of the jam unscathed. Over 2.2 innings this season, Alexander has allowed two hits and struck out three without issuing a walk or permitting a run. He remains more of a low-leverage reliever, but the early returns are solid.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Cactus League outings Alexander has allowed one earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over four innings through four Cactus League appearances.

Impact Alexander saw limited time in 2022, but he found success with a 1.04 ERA and 0.75 WHIP across 17.1 innings. It's highly unlikely he repeats that over the course of a full season, but he could find some success as a middle reliever and occasional opener. The 33-year-old southpaw has amassed just 62.1 innings in the majors over the last four campaigns due to hand, forearm and shoulder injuries that have cost him large chunks of time.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening again Sunday Alexander will serve as the opener Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Alexander threw 1.1 scoreless innings to begin Saturday's game against Arizona, and he'll likely pitch a similar amount Sunday. The Giants are poised to throw a bullpen game, and Sean Hjelle is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to fill a long-relief role for the contest.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Saturday Alexander will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Alexander has tossed 7.2 scoreless innings over his last eight appearances, and he's converted both of his save chances while picking up three holds over that stretch. However, he'll serve as an opener for the second time in less than a week Saturday, while Jakob Junis should be available as a bulk reliever.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless inning as opener Alexander did not factor into the decision in one inning as the opener Sunday against Arizona. He allowed one hit and did not allow a walk or a run.

Impact Alexander got the nod as the opener Sunday and recorded a scoreless inning, marking seven consecutive appearances without allowing a run. The 33-year-old has played a bit of a utility role for Arizona, as in the month of September, he has two saves, five holds and an appearance as the opener. In 10.2 innings this month, he owns a 1.76 ERA and 6:1 K:BB.

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

Slated to open Sunday Alexander will start Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks as the opener, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Jakob Junis hasn't had much success lately (7.13 ERA in his last five appearances), so manager Gabe Kapler will throw the lefty Alexander in front of Junis and give Arizona a couple different looks early. Alexander has been excellent since joining the major-league team in San Francisco (1.38 ERA, 0.77 WHIP), but he hasn't thrown more than 1.1 innings in an appearance.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures second save Alexander earned a save against the Rockies on Monday, striking out one batter in a perfect 10th inning.

Impact Usual closer Camilo Doval pitched a scoreless ninth inning to send the game to an extra frame, and Alexander got the call after San Francisco scored three times in the top of the 10th. The left-hander needed only nine pitches to retire the side in order and notch his second save. Both have come in the past eight days, and Alexander hasn't given up a run across four innings during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Former Dodgers Lefty Scott Alexander Returns to the Major Leagues with the Giants Left-handed reliever Scott Alexander, released by the Dodgers after an injury-plagued 2021 season, is being called up by the Giants, with wh...

AUGUST 27, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Outrighted off roster Alexander (shoulder) was outrighted off the Dodgers' 40-man roster Friday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Alexander cruised to a 2.93 ERA in 15.1 innings in the early part of the season but wound up missing much of the year with shoulder inflammation. It's unclear whether or not he'll be back to 100 percent by the start of spring training.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Atlanta looks to clinch pennant with victory over Los Angeles

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OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Atlanta looks to increase lead in NLCS versus Los Angeles

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OCTOBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Atlanta will play Los Angeles in the opening game of the NLCS

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OCTOBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

San Francisco faces Los Angeles in decisive Game 5 of NLDS

The Giants and Dodgers are tied 2-2 in the NLDS with Game 5 scheduled for Thursday

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Dodgers look to force Game 5 at home

The Giants will take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

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

Atlanta looks to clinch pennant with victory over Los Angeles

Atlanta looks to clinch pennant with victory over Los Angeles

Atlanta looks to extend NLCS lead over Los Angeles in Game 4

Atlanta looks to increase lead in NLCS versus Los Angeles

Los Angeles will look to extend series lead over Atlanta in Game 2

Atlanta will play Los Angeles in the opening game of the NLCS

San Francisco faces Los Angeles in decisive Game 5 of NLDS

Dodgers look to force Game 5 at home