Heliot Ramos has been dealing with a right thumb injury for the past week, which has affected his performance for the Giants in recent games. He had to leave early from the Giants’ loss to the Reds on Saturday and did not play in today’s game. Ramos is currently listed as day to day, but if the swelling in his thumb does not improve, he may be placed on the 10-day injured list before the Giants’ next off-day on August 16.
A highly-regarded prospect, Ramos struggled in his brief MLB stint in 2022-23 but has excelled since being called up by the Giants in May. He has a batting average of .285 with 15 home runs in 320 plate appearances and was selected for the NL All-Star team. Ramos’ strong performance has been crucial for the Giants in their playoff push, so his absence from the lineup, whether on the IL or not, will be a significant loss.
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Reid Detmers has been struggling in Triple-A since being sent down from the majors in June, posting a 6.19 ERA in his first nine outings. His struggles continued in today’s start for Triple-A Salt Lake, where he allowed six runs in 3 2/3 innings. Despite improvements in his slider and mentality, it is uncertain whether Detmers will be called back up to the majors after this latest poor performance. The Angels have the option to keep him in the minors until August 20 to gain an additional year of control over him. While Detmers was a key part of the Angels’ rotation in 2022-23, his recent struggles may necessitate more time in the minors to work on his game.
The Padres recently signed Carl Edwards Jr. to a minor league contract, and he has transitioned to a starting pitcher role, showcasing a 4.91 ERA in six starts. Edwards, approaching his 33rd birthday, has primarily been a reliever throughout his career but is now adapting to a new role to provide the Padres with additional pitching depth. This unexpected move could offer a new dimension to Edwards’ career and benefit the Padres in unforeseen ways.
