Walker regains Saves opps in SF
Aug 27 2025
NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Francisco Giants
NEWS: San Francisco placed RHP Randy Rodríguez on the 15-day IL with a sprained right elbow and recalled RHP Keaton Winn from the minors.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Elbow injuries are always alarming, and at this stage in the season, there’s concern that Rodríguez doesn’t make it back. It’s a disappointing potential end to a breakout campaign that saw Rodríguez elected to the All-Star game. Rodríguez (-1.5% PT) had been serving as the Giants’ closer following the deadline trade of Camilo Doval, so in his absence, Ryan Walker is expected to reclaim the closer role he held to open the season. Winn (+1% PT) will return to the majors to replace Rodríguez after a brief eight-day stay at Triple-A...
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