MLB Standings
The Giants are running away with the NL West and look set to go back-to-back as division champions for the first time since the 2035 / 2036 seasons. They are 9 G up on the Cardinals for the best record in the NL and still have the third best record in all of baseball, although the Royals and Angels look to be comfortably the best two teams this season.
San Francisco Results
A mixed month with some disappointing series defeats – 1-3 in Washington, and 1-2 in Milwaukee – but they also took a series in LA against the Angels so it’s hard for Stewart to be too disappointed, especially with the overall 15-12 record for the month.
San Francisco Stats
The bats continue to struggle as the season comes to a close, with only Kevin Dobbs and Ben Thomas really earning their corn this past month. The outfield continues to be a concern and September roster expansion may well see some new faces given some At-Bats to try to kickstart the efforts.
Not quite as dominant as July, it is still a good month with Chris Krupa settling in immediately with a 75 FIP- in his 5 GS, with 28.0 IP a solid if not spectacular return.
In the pen, Cason Willard was at least respectable, although Dan Caines and David Silva both struggled during the month.
Transactions & Injuries
Limited action from the Giants in August with just some roster management around the bullpen seeing some players moving around. This was necessitated by the return from injury of Josh O’Neal but, with September 1 rolling around, roster expansion shall limit the challenges of too many arms.
Sunday, August 2nd , 2054
SP Juan Barboza was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Monday, August 3rd , 2054
SP Juan Barboza diagnosed with a strained hamstring, is day-to-day for 4 weeks.
Wednesday, August 5th , 2054
Signed international amateur SS Jesus Barrios out of Mexico to a minor league contract.
Tuesday, August 11th , 2054
RP Cason Willard was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Recalled RP Josh O'Neal from Triple A Sacramento.
Wednesday, August 12th , 2054
Signed international amateur SP Alexis Aguilar out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Friday, August 14th , 2054
SP Juan Barboza was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Saturday, August 15th , 2054
SP Juan Barboza diagnosed with a sore forearm, but will not miss any additional time.
Tuesday, August 18th , 2054
Signed international amateur SP Jorge Luna out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Placed SP Juan Barboza on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to 08/15/2054.
Placed RP Cason Willard on the active roster.
Friday, August 21st , 2054
Sent RP Eddy Trinidad to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab.
Sunday, August 30th , 2054
RP Josh Parker was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Minor League News
Luis Burgos of Eugene had an outstanding August with a 3-1 mark and was chosen the Pitcher of the Month in the Northwest League.
He topped off the month with a 1.64 ERA in 6 starts, tossed 33 innings, fanned 33 and held opposing teams to a .164 average.
Checking out his stats for the season, Burgos has registered 3 wins and 2 losses in 7 starts, posted a 1.86 ERA, and struck out 39 batters in 38.2 innings.