PT TODAY: Haniger returns to SF lineup

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Giants

NEWS: San Francisco activated outfielder Mitch Haniger from the 60-day IL.

IMPACT: High

BHQ SPIN: Haniger (+55%) missed two and a half months with a fractured right forearm and has finally returned to be a key member of San Francisco’s outfield contingent. He’s expected to see time in both corner outfield spots and will occasionally get at-bats at DH. Luis Matos (-20%) will see a big reduction in PT as he’s forced into a short-side platoon role with Joc Pederson in one of the outfield spots. Heliot Ramos (-10%) was optioned to the minors in a corresponding move. 

––Crumpler

Padres

NEWS: The Padres placed RHP Yu Darvish on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his right elbow and recalled RHP Matt...

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