Updated SF Giants outfield depth chart after flurry of injuries

Here is an updated depth chart for the Giants outfield after a number of injuries.

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The SF Giants have had bad luck on the injury front lately. Specifically, they have lost several of their outfielders in the last week. Let's take a look at the team's updated outfield depth chart after these injuries.

Updated SF Giants outfield depth chart after flurry of injuries

The Giants have had some tough injuries as of late. They have lost two center fielders due to collisions with the center field fence. Austin Slater had to leave a game with due to concussion symptoms and then Jung Hoo Lee collided with the fence and dislocated his shoulder on Sunday. Jorge Soler, while mostly serving as a DH rather than an outfielder, is on the IL. Michael Conforto also went on the IL with a hamstring injury.

Speaking of hamstrings, the Giants are now somewhat hamstrung when it comes to the outfield. Thankfully, they still have solid players that should be able to fill in while their injured players are on the mend. Let's take a look at the players they currently have on the roster who can play outfield.

1. Mike Yastrzemski

Mike Yastrzemski has turned things around after a rough start at the plate to begin the year and the Giants are only going to rely on him more after these injuries. He can play center field if needed, although they may ask other players to man that position because they have greater speed. The Giants should be thankful they have a veteran like Yastrzemski they can rely on when so many injuries have occurred.

2. Heliot Ramos

Heliot Ramos got called up when Soler went on the IL and he has looked great thus far. So far, he has 5 hits in 17 at-bats and has hit the ball hard several times with an exit velocity approaching 110 MPH. He has also made some phenomenal assists from the outfield, gunning runners down at second base and showing off his defensive prowess. He could definitely be an everyday player for the team until guys get healthy and, if he stays hot, could get a long look at the big league level this year.

3. Luis Matos

Luis Matos had a great Spring Training and started off hot at Triple-A to begin the year which led to many Giants fans demanding he be called up. He cooled off considerably at the plate in Triple-A, but he is currently only one of three pure outfielders on the active roster and could also see time in center. He has a lot of promise so if he shines in his time up at the big leagues, he could be hard to send down just like Ramos.

The next four outfield options are more versatility options whose primary position is somewhere else, but they can play the outfield.

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4. Tyler Fitzgerald

Tyler Fitzgerald may be the best center fielder on the active roster right now. We know he is capable of playing all over the diamond, but his speed makes him a great outfielder. He will definitely play against lefties but could see at-bats against righties as well given the circumstances.

5. LaMonte Wade Jr.

LaMonte Wade Jr. has been the best hitter on the Giants this year, so look for manager Bob Melvin to keep his bat in the lineup any way possible. He will still see most of his time at first base, but if Melvin needs to be creative he will not hesitate to put Wade at one of the corner outfield spots. He already did it earlier this year when Yastrzemski was unavailable due to his wife giving birth so expect to see Wade in the outfield more often.

6. Thairo Estrada

Thairo Estrada is another Giant who has been hitting well recently. His defense at second base has been really solid so Melvin may be reluctant to move him from there, but Estrada has shown he can play a serviceable left field in the past. It may not be ideal, but Thairo may have to play some innings in the outfield due to the circumstances.

7. Blake Sabol

Blake Sabol was called up because of injuries to both of the Giants' catchers. With Patrick Bailey back, Sabol could potentially see more time in left field like last year. Some may even remember that he was the Opening Day left fielder in 2023, so the super versatile catcher may see some time at that position once again.

These are not ideal circumstances, but with so many outfielders injured we may see some unorthodox outfield configurations for the Giants as they try to win games despite being shorthanded in the outfield.

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