Michael Conforto

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Previewing The 2023-24 Free Agent Class: Corner Outfield

Throughout the week, we’ve covered the upcoming free agent class at MLBTR. We move today to the outfield. Teams often use left and right fielders interchangeably, so we’ll combine them into a single corner outfield group. It’s not a great class but is arguably among the stronger options in a light market for position players.…

Sep 16 · MLB Trade Rumors Brewers Braves Marlins Rockies Astros Phillies Giants Red Sox Twins Angels Rangers Diamondbacks Dodgers Orioles Athletics Yankees Blue Jays Padres Reds Rays Brian Anderson Ian Anderson Luis Arraez Charlie Blackmon Michael Brantley Willie Calhoun Mark Canha Nick Castellanos Michael Conforto Corey Dickerson Adam Duvall Joey Gallo Randal Grichuk Robbie Grossman Lourdes Gurriel Jason Heyward Aaron Hicks Travis Jankowski Tony Kemp Max Kepler Isiah Kiner-Falefa Whit Merrifield Gabriel Moreno Wil Myers Joc Pederson David Peralta Tommy Pham Kevin Pillar AJ Pollock Jurickson Profar Hunter Renfroe Eddie Rosario Jorge Soler Raimel Tapia Daulton Varsho Jesse Winker

Michael Conforto Activated From Injured List Friday

The San Francisco Giants officially activated outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned rookie infielder Casey Schmitt to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Manager Gabe Kapler said on Thursday that he was prepared to have Conforto serve as the team's designated hitter against the Colorado Rockies before that game was postponed due to rain, so Conforto should be in the starting lineup on Friday night at hitter-friendly Coors Field against Rockies right-hander Chase Anderson. The 30-year-old Conforto is back with San Fran after missing three weeks with a strained left hamstring. He has 15 home runs and 55 RBI in 370 at-bats this year and will be a sneaky DFS play at Coors Field against a pitcher that likes to give up homers.

Sep 15 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto Likely To Be Activated Friday

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said he had outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) in the starting lineup on Thursday as the designated hitter against the Colorado Rockies before the game was rained out, so it appears likely that Conforto will be activated from the injured list and play on Friday against the Rockies at Coors Field. Conforto will be returning after missing three weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger has played in 111 games in his first year in the Bay Area with the Gigantes in 2023, slashing .251/.343/.405 with 15 home runs, 12 doubles, 55 RBI, four stolen bases and 55 runs scored in 426 plate appearances. The Giants are hoping that his return will help the team secure the final wild-card spot in the National League down the stretch.

Sep 14 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

Previewing The 2023-24 Free Agent Class: First Base

With the regular season winding down, a number of teams (and their fanbases) are already starting to turn their attention towards the offseason. Identifying free agent targets is a big part of that prep work, so it's worth taking an early look at the players who'll be available on the open market. Over the coming…

Sep 12 · MLB Trade Rumors Prospects Braves Marlins Cubs Blue Jays Guardians Giants Padres Angels Twins Phillies Yankees Brewers Red Sox Reds Jesus Aguilar Josh Bell Cody Bellinger Brandon Belt Kole Calhoun Jeimer Candelario Michael Conforto Garrett Cooper C.J. Cron Pete Crow-Armstrong Khris Davis Joey Gallo Yuli Gurriel Rhys Hoskins Eric Hosmer Jake Lamb Trey Mancini Mike Moustakas Wil Myers Shohei Ohtani Darin Ruf Carlos Santana Donovan Solano Justin Turner Joey Votto

Ross Stripling Not Expecting To Opt Out Of Giants Deal

Giants right-hander Ross Stripling has the ability to return to free agency this offseason, as he can opt out of a $12.5MM salary for next year. However, the 33-year-old indicated this evening that he doesn’t anticipate heading back to the open market. Stripling rather frankly told the team’s beat he “hasn’t pitched well enough to opt…

Sep 12 · MLB Trade Rumors Giants Michael Conforto Sean Manaea Ross Stripling

Michael Conforto Working Toward Return

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) ran the bases well on Friday after taking batting practice earlier this week, and he will see how his hamstring responds on Saturday. The 30-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on Aug. 25, but he could be closing in on a return or a minor-league rehab assignment soon. Conforto is slashing a respectable .251/.343/.405 with 15 home runs, 55 RBI, and 55 runs scored in 426 plate appearances after missing 2022 with a shoulder injury. Mike Yastrzemski should continue seeing the bulk of action in right field until Conforto is ready to go.

Sep 9 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto Dealing With Grade 2 Hammy Strain

Updating a previous report, the San Francisco Giants are saying that outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is dealing with a Grade 2 left-hamstring strain. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, but he'll likely need more than 10 days to return to the big-league roster. Conforto was injured in Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. Until Conforto returns, Luis Matos and Heliot Ramos could compete for playing time in right field for the Giants. The 30-year-old Conforto is hitting .251/.343/.405 in his first year in the Bay Area with 15 home runs, 55 RBI, four stolen bases and 55 runs scored in 426 trips to the plate and 111 games. His injury comes at a bad time, as he was hitting .300 (18-for-60) with two homers and 10 runs scored in 20 games (19 starts) in August.

Aug 25 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto Placed On 10-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 24. The 30-year-old exited early during Wednesday's game and will now miss time due to a left hamstring strain. At this point, it's uncertain how long Conforto is going to be sidelined. In a corresponding move, outfielder Heliot Ramos has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento. Ramos hasn't done much with his limited time in the big leagues this season. That being said, it's hard to imagine Ramos being worth snagging off the waiver wire.

Aug 25 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto Heliot Ramos

Michael Conforto Homers In Win Over Rangers

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto hit a home run in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the visiting Texas Rangers. Conforto finished his day 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a walk in the winning effort. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger also homered in Saturday's contest and has been heating up at the plate lately. Since July 28, he's gone 13-for-47 (.277) with two home runs, two doubles, three RBI and seven runs scored in 15 starts for the Gigantes. In his first year in San Francisco after not playing at all in 2022 due to an injury, Conforto is slashing .242/.336/.405 with 15 home runs, 11 doubles, 54 RBI, four stolen bases and 50 runs scored in 396 trips to the plate over 102 games. He should continue playing regularly, at least against right-handed pitchers.

Aug 14 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto Reaches Vesting Option Threshold, Can Opt Out After 2023 Season

Giants outfielder Michael Conforto reached 350 plate appearances on the season during Sunday’s game, and in doing so vested a provision in his contract that converts the second season of his two-year, $36MM contract into a player option. He’ll now have the right to decline that player option, valued at $18MM, and opt back into…

Jul 31 · MLB Trade Rumors Giants Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto Resting Against A's

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. With Conforto starting on the bench, Austin Slater will start in right field and bat eighth against A's right-hander Tayler Scott. Conforto has gone hitless in seven at-bats in his last two games and hasn't gone deep since July 8. He's hitting .174 (4-for-23) with two RBI and one run scored in his last six games, so hopefully a day of rest will get him right. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter would probably benefit from a change of scenery at the trade deadline, but it remains to be seen if the Giants will be sellers or buyers. Overall, Conforto has hit .238/.328/.401 with 13 homers, 51 RBI, four steals and 43 runs in 294 at-bats in his first year in the Bay Area.

Jul 25 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto Exits Friday After Hit-By-Pitch

San Francisco Giants right fielder Michael Conforto (ribs) was removed late from Friday's 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 30-year-old was hit by a pitch in the rib area during the ninth inning with Brett Wisely replacing him as a pinch-runner. Conforto did not require X-rays after the contest, implying he shouldn't miss much time, if any. The former All-Star went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base before coming out of the contest. Fantasy managers should check back again closer to Saturday's game time for a Conforto status update from the Giants. He is slashing a modest .236/.328/.417 with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, two swipes, and 41 runs scored across 299 trips to the plate in 2023.

Jul 15 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto Brett Wisely

Michael Conforto Not In The Lineup Again On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets. The 30-year-old is dealing with a hamstring issue suffered during Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. There was talk about Conforto pinch-hitting on Saturday, and although it didn't happen, it seems he's trending in a favorable direction. But for now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, with another update expected ahead of Monday's showdown with the Seattle Mariners.

Jul 2 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto May Pinch Hit Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the New York Mets. He's dealing with a fascia sprain and has already missed a few games. Fortunately, it appears the 30-year-old is feeling somewhat better, with Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reporting he may be available to pinch hit. However, there is still a chance Conforto will end up on the injured list, so fantasy managers should keep their fingers crossed that he continues to improve in the days ahead.

Jul 1 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto Not Expected To Play This Weekend

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) said he has a fascia strain in his left hamstring. It's being called mild, but he doesn't sound as if he thinks he will play in the weekend series on the road against the New York Mets. If Conforto isn't ready to play in the start of a new series against the Seattle Mariners at home on Monday, there's a good chance he'll need to go on the injured list for 10 days. The 30-year-old missed his second straight game on Friday and won't return until at least Monday. He'll finish up the month of June hitting a weak .203 (14-for-69) with a home run, 14 RBI and 20 strikeouts in 22 games. Overall, he's hitting just .236 (56-for-237) but with 12 home runs and 42 RBI in his first year in San Fran.

Jun 30 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto Not Playing Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after leaving Wednesday's game early due to left-hamstring tightness after attempting to make a catch near the outfield wall. This is certainly an injury that could send Conforto to the injured list, so fantasy managers should be prepared for the worst. In his absence on Thursday, Austin Slater is getting the nod in right field for the Giants and will hit seventh in the batting order against Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt. The 30-year-old Conforto is hitting just .236 (56-for-237) on the season, but his power plays in fantasy, and he has hit 12 home runs and driven in 42 runs in 71 games.

Jun 29 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto Leaves With Hamstring Tightness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the Toronto Blue Jays due to left-hamstring tightness. The injury occurred when Conforto crashed into the outfield wall in the first inning, so he didn't even have an official at-bat in the contest before leaving. It's very possible that this injury will send the 30-year-old to the injured list, but we'll have to wait and see how he recovers in the next couple of days. Coming into the game, he was hitting .236 (56-for-237) with eight doubles, 12 home runs, 42 RBI and 39 runs scored in 70 games in his first year in the Bay Area. Austin Slater replaced Conforto in right field and would likely see added playing time if Conforto misses any time.

Jun 28 · Source via Giants Michael Conforto

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