PT TODAY: Bay Area Blues—Belt breaks thumb, Straily sent down, Cook out

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

National League | American League
 
Giants | Brandon Belt has broken thumb
San Francisco Giants 1B Brandon Belt (thumb) suffered a broken left thumb during the team's game Friday, May 9.  Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Henry Schulman
 
BHQ take: Belt's strangely disjointed season will be interrupted for at least the next six weeks while his thumb heals. Through April 20, hitting mostly second in the batting order, he was at .305/.337/.539. When he was moved down the order one spot, those numbers dipped considerably before a few days off (and another batting order move) and a partial rebound to their...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Cody Ponce leaves his first start on a cart; Braves recall Martin Perez; DBacks place Pavin Smith on IL; and more...
Mar 31 2026 9:17am
Carlos Estévev's struggles seem to be pointing to Lucas Erceg gaining save opps, at least in the short term. Plus bullpen winds blowing in Houston, and a new infielder arrives in Washington.
Mar 30 2026 9:07am
Deyvison De Los Santos may be an early PT gainer in Miami; Andrew Vaughn's injury in MIL leads to the callup of a top prospect; and Carlos Estevez suffered a spectacular 9th-inning blowup yesterday.
Mar 29 2026 8:38am
Jake Bauers and Brandon Lockridge stand to pick up some early playing time in Milwaukee. Plus, some Opening Day clarity on the Angels' bullpen usage...
Mar 27 2026 7:10am
Luis García Jr. and Nasim Nuñez (pictured) have won 1B and 2B jobs. Plus lots of IL moves as teams solidify their Opening Day rosters.
Mar 26 2026 8:11am

Tools