TOMMY LA STELLA NEWS

On bench versus lefty La Stella isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella has only five plate appearances against left-handed pitching this season, and he'll take a seat Tuesday since southpaw Kris Bubic is on the mound for the Royals. Evan Longoria (hamstring) will serve as the designated hitter while Wilmer Flores starts at the hot corner.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup La Stella (back) will bat seventh and serve as the designated hitter Monday against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella had been out of the lineup for the last four games while battling back tightness. The issue is apparently behind him, though it's likely he'll return to the bench Tuesday against lefty Kris Bubic.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Sunday La Stella (back) remains on the bench Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella will miss his fourth straight game as he deals with back tightness. Three of those games have come against lefties like Sunday's start Julio Urias, however, so it's unclear to what extent his absence is injury-related. Luis Gonzalez will be the designated hitter Sunday.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruf hits 2 HRs, Junis wins 3rd straight as Giants beat LA

Darin Ruf hit two homers and drove in four runs, Joc Pederson added two hits and two RBIs, and Jakob Junis won his third straight decision as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los...

JUNE 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Managing back tightness La Stella isn't in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers due to back tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella is out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup, even with right-hander Walker Buehler starting for the Dodgers. He apparently dealt with a back issue ahead of the game but could be available off the bench if needed Friday.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday La Stella isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Although right-hander Walker Buehler is on the mound for the Dodgers on Friday, La Stella will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Wilmer Flores will serve as the designated hitter while Darin Ruf takes over at first base.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against left-hander La Stella isn't starting Thursday against the Rockies, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact La Stella went 1-for-9 with three strikeouts over the last two games, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Austin Gomber on the mound Thursday. Wilmer Flores is serving as the designated hitter while Darin Ruf takes over at first base.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty La Stella is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.

Impact He will begin the game on a bench with lefty Braxton Garrett starting for Miami. La Stella is hitting .206 with one home run over his last 10 games.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Saturday La Stella (undisclosed) is starting Saturday against the Marlins, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact La Stella was scratched from Friday's lineup for an unspecified reason, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and lead off Saturday. Over his last four games, he went 2-for-12 with a double, two runs, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Friday's lineup La Stella was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins for an undisclosed reason.

Impact La Stella has started against just one left-handed pitcher this year, so it's possible that he was simply removed from the lineup since southpaw Richard Bleier is serving as an opener for the Marlins with right-hander Elieser Hernandez available out of the bullpen. It's not clear whether La Stella is dealing with an injury, but he'll likely be available off the bench if he's healthy. Evan Longoria will serve as the designated hitter while Jason Vosler enters the lineup at third base.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday La Stella will sit Tuesday against the Phillies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Since returning from Achilles surgery in mid-May, La Stella has started against every righty the Giants have faced while sitting against all but one lefty. It's therefore no surprise to see him on the bench here against Ranger Suarez, with Curt Casali serving as the designated hitter.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup La Stella isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella went 3-for-8 with a homer, four RBI and two runs over the last two games, but he'll get a breather with left-hander Thomas Szapucki on the mound Wednesday. Thairo Estrada will take over at the keystone and bat fifth Wednesday.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs second homer La Stella went 2-for-6 with a three-run home run and an additional run in Tuesday's 13-12 win over the Mets.

Impact La Stella's three-run blast came off Mets starter Chris Bassitt, who surrendered a career-high eight runs before exiting midway through the fifth inning. The lefty-hitting La Stella is likely to remain out of the lineup against left-handed pitching, but he's been productive against righties since making his season debut May 16. Through his first six games, La Stella is getting on base at a .333 clip and has already compiled five extra-base hits.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits versus lefty La Stella is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Since returning from the injured list Monday and making his season debut, La Stella in four of the Giants' subsequent five games and went 4-for-15 with a solo home run, three doubles and a walk. He should remain in the Giants' everyday lineup against right-handed pitching, but the lefty-hitting La Stella will cede second base to the righty-hitting Thairo Estrada on Sunday with the Padres bringing southpaw MacKenzie Gore to the hill.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty La Stella is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Left-hander Kyle Freeland is on the hill for Colorado in the series finale, so the lefty-hitting La Stella will give way to the righty-hitting Wilmer Flores at designated hitter. After opening the season on the injured list while recovering from Achilles surgery, La Stella was activated from the 10-day injured list earlier this week and made both of his first two starts with the Giants as a designated hitter, going 3-for-6 with a home run, two doubles and a walk between the first two games at Coors Field. La Stella is eventually expected to see most of his work at second base once he's further removed from the injury.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' La Stella off IL, set for season debut at Colorado

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and was slated to make his season debut at Colorado

MAY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Activated and in starting lineup La Stella (Achilles) was activated from the injured list Monday and will serve as the designated hitter against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella underwent surgery on his right Achilles in October. The Giants expressed optimism during camp that he'd be ready to go by Opening Day, but he wound up missing over five weeks before returning for his season debut. He's ready to go after hitting .310 with a pair of homers in nine rehab games and should feature regularly against right-handers going forward.

MAY 16, 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

Dodgers get the best of Giants in first of many 2022 battles

The Dodgers swept the Giants this week, but the two teams figure to battle to the end again this season, Pedro Moura writes.

MAY 5, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Begins rehab assignment La Stella (Achilles) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact La Stella underwent surgery on his right Achilles back in October and wasn't quite ready for game action at the start of the season. He'll likely need a fairly lengthy rehab assignment, though the Giants haven't specified a target date for his return.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers host the Giants to begin 2-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants to open a two-game series

MAY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Approaching rehab assignment La Stella (Achilles) ran the bases Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment next week, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact La Stella has been participating in baseball activities for several weeks, and he ramped up his running intensity this week. It's not yet clear what day his rehab assignment will begin, but it's possible the 33-year-old will be in the mix to make his season debut late next week or sometime next weekend.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramps up running intensity La Stella (Achilles) has ramped up his running intensity recently, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact La Stella resumed baseball activities approximately two weeks ago, and it's encouraging that he's now been able to increase his running intensity. The Giants haven't yet provided a timetable for the 33-year-old's return to game action, but it's possible he'll require a rehab assignment since he was also limited during spring training.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes baseball activities La Stella (Achilles) is resuming taking ground balls, hitting and running this week, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact La Stella had been shut down since landing on the injured list last week as he continues his recovery from October surgery on his Achilles. The 33-year-old was also limited during spring training, so he may require a rehab assignment before being able to make his season debut for the Giants.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Slater's double in 10th lifts Giants past Marlins 6-5

Austin Slater doubled with two outs in the 10th inning for his first career walkoff RBI, sending the San Francisco Giants past the Miami Marlins 6-5 in an opening-day nail-biter

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press