San Francisco Giants Place Tyler Fitzgerald on Injured List
The San Francisco Giants have officially announced that second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left rib fracture. This unfortunate development comes as the team looks to maintain momentum in the early stages of the 2025 season.
Fitzgerald’s Performance This Season
Fitzgerald, who is 26 years old, has shown promise throughout the season, boasting a .284/.341/.432 batting line, with two home runs and five stolen bases in 25 games played. His performance so far follows a strong rookie year in 2024, where he produced a .280/.334/.497 slash line and hit 15 home runs across 96 games.
Roster Changes: Brett Wisely Joins the Team
In response to Fitzgerald’s injury, the Giants have called up infielder Brett Wisely from Triple-A Sacramento to fill the gap on the 26-man roster. Wisely, a 25-year-old player from Jacksonville, Florida, has recorded a .756 OPS in 27 games at the minor league level this season. Additionally, he demonstrated solid performance during spring training, achieving an OPS of .835 over 24 games.
Wisely’s Major League Experience
Having previously played 142 Major League games with the Giants over the last two seasons, Wisely has a career batting average of .218/.263/.320 and has hit six home runs. The team hopes his experience will bolster the bench and enhance the infield depth during Fitzgerald’s absence.
Impact on the Giants
With Fitzgerald producing a value of 0.8 bWAR this season before his injury, his absence will be felt. The Giants will need Wisely to step up as they continue their campaign, starting with a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies at home.
Upcoming Games
As the Giants prepare for their series opener against the Rockies, the team is focused on making the necessary adjustments to maintain competitiveness in the league.
