Injuries & Moves: Luciano (hamstring) to IL; Schmitt recalled

Injuries & Moves: Luciano (hamstring) to IL; Schmitt recalled

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May 31: SS (hamstring) placed on 10-day IL; INF recalled from Triple-A Sacramento; OF and C outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento; LHP elects free agency
Luciano sustained the hamstring injury when he reached first base on a throwing error in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Phillies. His placement on the 10-day injured list is retroactive to Thursday. Schmitt returned for his second stint with the Giants this season and was hitting .287 with an .846 OPS in 43 games with Sacramento.

McKenna, Reetz and Pomeranz all cleared waivers after being designated for assignment. McKenna and Reetz accepted outright assignments to Triple-A, while Pomeranz became a free agent.

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7-DAY/10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST

SS (right hamstring strain)
Expected return: TBD
Luciano, who injured the hamstring while running to first base and reaching on an errant throw on May 29, was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 30. (Last updated: May 31)

SS (left wrist sprain)
Expected return: June
Ahmed was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on May 31. He came out of the Giants' May 9 loss to the Rockies in the fourth inning after taking an awkward swing in his previous plate appearance. The 34-year-old veteran had been experiencing some discomfort since he took a 108 mph liner off his left wrist during a game against the Pirates on April 27. Ahmed underwent an MRI exam on May 10 that revealed the sprain. (Last updated: May 31)

OF (right hamstring strain)
Expected return: June
Conforto singled in the fourth inning of the Giants' 5-1 win over the Reds on May 11, but he grabbed his right leg after rounding first base and subsequently was lifted for pinch-runner Mike Yastrzemski. An MRI exam revealed the hamstring strain, prompting the Giants to place him on the 10-day injured list the next day. Conforto previously missed 19 games with a left hamstring strain down the stretch last year.

Conforto began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on May 31. (Last updated: May 31)

1B (left hamstring strain)
Expected return: Possibly late June
Wade injured the hamstring after sliding into second base for a double in the Giants' May 27 win over the Phillies, and an MRI revealed a Grade 2 strain. He landed on the 10-day injured list on May 28 and is expected to miss around four weeks. (Last updated: May 28)

OF (concussion)
Expected return: June
Slater suffered a concussion after slamming into the center-field wall while attempting to make a catch in the first inning of the Giants' May 10 loss to the Reds at Oracle Park. He continued to experience fogginess and blurry vision the following day, prompting the Giants to place him on the seven-day concussion list.

Slater cleared concussion protocol and began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on May 28. (Last updated: May 28)

RHP (right forearm strain)
Expected return: June
Winn walked off the mound accompanied by team trainer Dave Groeschner after his velocity began to dip in the fifth inning of the Giants' 10-2 loss to the Dodgers on May 14. MRI results showed a mild strain. Manager Bob Melvin said on May 28 that Winn is "getting close" and could be an option the next turn through the rotation. (Last updated: May 28)

60-DAY IL

CF (left shoulder dislocation)
Expected return: 2025
Lee hurt his shoulder after crashing into the center-field fence while attempting to catch Jeimer Candelario’s bases-clearing double off Kyle Harrison in the first inning of the Giants' 6-5 win over the Reds on May 12.

Lee immediately grabbed his left shoulder after going down and didn’t get up for several minutes, with fellow outfielders Mike Yastrzemski and Heliot Ramos quickly calling for team trainers to check on him. Lee eventually got up and departed the game, but he didn’t appear to be moving his left arm, which was held by head athletic trainer Dave Groeschner as he walked off the field.

The 25-year-old rookie landed on the 10-day IL the next day, with an MRI exam later revealing structural damage in his left shoulder. The Giants announced that Lee would undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum and transferred him to the 60-day IL on May 18. His surgery is scheduled for June 4 with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. (Last updated: May 31)

LHP (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: Second half
Ray threw a 25-pitch live batting practice session on May 30 and is scheduled to pitch an inning in an Arizona Complex League game on June 4. The 2021 American League Cy Young winner has been pleased with his progress, but he's still expected to be out until the second half of the season. Ray was acquired from the Mariners in exchange for outfielder Mitch Haniger and right-hander Anthony DeSclafani on Jan. 5. (Last updated: May 31)

RHP (left hip surgery)
Expected return: June
Cobb was progressing well in his rehab from offseason hip surgery, but he hit another setback when he felt mild shoulder irritation before throwing a bullpen session on April 16. Cobb, who was transferred to the 60-day injured list on April 20, attempted to resume throwing after that, but he was shut down again after continuing to experience soreness in his shoulder. He is currently throwing out to 105-120 feet on flat ground. (Last updated: May 31)

RHP (upper right arm aneurysm)
Expected return: Second half
Beck, 27, felt his hand go cold after throwing some bullpen sessions early in camp, prompting the Giants to send him back to San Francisco to be evaluated by team doctors on Feb. 27. He ended up visiting a vascular specialist at Stanford, who helped determine that an aneurysm -- an abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel -- was the source of the numbness. Beck was transferred to the 60-day injured list on March 3 and underwent surgery at Stanford the next day to address the issue.

Beck was cleared to resume full baseball activity after a follow-up appointment with Dr. Jason Lee on May 1. He is playing catch (105 feet) four times a week and continuing his strength program. (Last updated: May 27)

RHP (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: June or July
Warren is scheduled to throw 25 pitches in a live batting practice session on June 1 in Arizona. The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $755,000 contract with the Giants on Feb. 14 and could help boost the bullpen once he's healthy. Warren recorded a 3.55 ERA over 32 career appearances for the Angels from 2021-23. (Last updated: May 31)

LHP (moderate right oblique strain)
Expected return: Second half
Small is "still a ways away," manager Bob Melvin said on May 28, and has not responded well to throwing. He was acquired from the Brewers over the offseason and was in the running for a bullpen spot before sustaining the injury. (Last updated: May 28)

C (left knee sprain)
Expected return: July
Murphy felt a pop in his knee after going down to try to block a wild pitch in the second inning of the Giants' 14-3 loss to the Phillies on May 4 and was placed on the 10-day injured list the next day. An MRI exam revealed a Grade 1-2 sprain for Murphy, who is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on May 15 to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for fellow backstop Curt Casali.

Signed to a two-year, $8.25 million deal in December, Murphy hit .118 with one home run over his first 13 games with the Giants. (Last updated: May 15)

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