In a corresponding roster move, the Giants recalled outfielder Juan Perez from Triple A Sacramento in time for a two-game interleague series against the Houston Astros. “That’s all I can do, that’s all I have in control”.
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“I’m looking for any options right now that doesn’t involve a lot of time”, Pagan said.
Pagan was batting. 258 with 26 RBIs in 103 games, starting 95 of the Giants’ first 111 games. Asked whether the knee has affected him more hitting or on defense, Pagan said he think it’s “a little bit of both”. “It’s so hard when you depend so much on your legs and you try to make adjustments, but it just doesn’t happen”. He’s failed to get out of the fifth inning in either, allowing a total of eight runs on 12 hits. “It gives him time to make sure he’s ready when he comes back”. Panik will focus on rehabbing the back this week, then begin baseball-related activities next week, Bochy said.
Bochy had more encouraging news about right-hander Mike Leake, who landed on the DL with a left hamstring strain after just one start for the Giants. “I probably got a concussion from the concussion test”, he said via an interpreter.
Pagan said he attained a platelet-rich plasma televisions captured in her knee Monday, trying to acceleration and speed healing and restriction how long he’ll miss.
Also Tuesday, right-hander Tim Lincecum threw a 40-pitch bullpen session.
There is now no timetable for Pagan’s return as the Giants remain in the thick of the National League playoff race.
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Nori Aoki, who was hit by a pitch on the helmet by the Cubs Jake Arietta this past Sunday, appears to be okay.
