{"id":624092,"date":"2026-03-01T07:34:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T07:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/624092\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T07:34:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T07:34:18","slug":"nl-west-notes-devers-bader-song","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/624092\/","title":{"rendered":"NL West Notes: Devers, Bader, Song"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Giants are banged up this spring. The club released a handful of injury updates regarding a few notable names on Saturday. The highest-profile player on the list was Rafael Devers<\/a><\/strong>, who is dealing with a left hamstring injury. The slugger will be sidelined for the next two to four days, as relayed by multiple reporters, including Maria Guardado of MLB.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Devers has suited up for three Spring Training games so far. He last played on Thursday against the Rockies. Every Devers appearance this spring has been at first base. The position was a point of contention with his former team, but he\u2019ll head into his first full season with San Francisco as the top option at the cold corner.<\/p>\n

Harrison Bader<\/strong><\/a> will not hit for the next two days as he recovers from a right thumb contusion. The outfielder was pulled from Friday\u2019s game after one at-bat due to the injury. Assuming a return to full health, Bader will lock down center field for the Giants.<\/p>\n

Drew Gilbert<\/a><\/strong> is working through a left shoulder impingement. The issue will keep him from throwing for the next five to seven days. Gilbert\u2019s absence could impact the race for the fourth outfielder spot. Luis Matos<\/strong><\/a> has spent decent stints with the Giants in each of the past three seasons, but he\u2019s being pressed for a bench spot by Gilbert, Will Brennan<\/a><\/strong>, and non-roster invitee Jared Oliva<\/a><\/strong>, to name a few.<\/p>\n

In the bullpen, Erik Miller<\/strong><\/a> and Joel Peguero<\/a><\/strong> are both progressing well. Miller is dealing with lower back tightness. He\u2019s throwing from flat ground for now, with the expectation he\u2019ll get back on the mound in a few days. Peguero is battling hamstring tightness. He completed a live bullpen and is expected to get back into Spring Training games next week.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere around the division, the Padres are looking to expand Sung-Mun Song<\/a><\/strong>\u2018s versatility. The infielder played first base, second base, and third base during his nine-year KBO career. San Diego is expected to begin working him out at shortstop and in left field, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com<\/a>. Despite never playing either position as a professional, the Padres are confident Song will pick them up quickly. \u201cWe\u2019ve just got to get him on the practice field doing those things,\u201d Stammen said. \u201cAnd then we can put him in a game.\u201d<\/p>\n

San Diego doesn\u2019t have an obvious spot in the lineup for Song, so getting him comfortable at several spots will help him contribute in multiple areas. The 29-year-old is coming off two stellar seasons in KBO, including a 25\/25 campaign with a 151 wRC+ this past year.<\/p>\n

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