X-rays on Jeff Keppinger's wrist have come back negative.

It's evidently a relatively minor injury, but Keppinger still mind wind up on the disabled list, as the Giants need healthy bodies right now after going through a rash of injuries. Nate Schierholtz (foot) is also day-to-day, and it seems likely that San Fran will choose one of the two to DL. Keppinger is probably the better bet.

Jeff Keppinger is being sent for an MRI on his wrist.

Well, this is just getting ridiculous. The Giants are getting Keppinger checked out after he jammed his wrist in a collision with Freddie Freeman at first base on Monday night. Mike Fontenot will start in his place at second base Tuesday and bat second against right-hander Randall Delgado.

Jeff Keppinger arrived to late to start Wednesday against the Dodgers, but he did line out as a pinch-hitter.

Keppinger showed up in the dugout about an hour after the game started. He'll be in Friday's lineup after tomorrow's off day.

Giants acquired INF Jeff Keppinger from the Astros for RHPs Henry Sosa and Jason Stoffel.

Jeff Keppinger went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Pirates.

Keppinger is has come out of the All-Star break by going 6-of-13 with two homers. However, this is a guy that hit six homers and drove in 57 runs last year despite getting 514 at-bats. Don't chase this little burst.

Jeff Keppinger returned to action on Saturday July 2.

Jeff Keppinger missed his second straight game Friday due to illness.

Angel Sanchez made the start at second base again. Keppinger should be ready to go in the next day or so.

Jeff Keppinger was scratched from Thursday night's game against the Rangers due to an illness.

Angel Sanchez will play second base and bat second against Texas left-hander Matt Harrison. Keppinger should be back to normal after one day of rest.

Jeff Keppinger went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rays.

Keppinger has been getting regular playing time all month, but he came into today with no homers and six RBI in 23 June games. And when he got 514 at-bats a year ago, he hit just six homers and drove in a mere 59 runs. Today can safely be considered a fluke.

Jeff Keppinger went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and an RBI double against the Cubs on Monday.

Yeah, Keppinger is going to get as much playing time at second base as he can handle. He's 6-for-13 since coming off the disabled list last week. Bill Hall is likely to be shoved into a utility role for the foreseeable future.

Astros manager Brad Mills isn't sure how the playing time will break down amongst his multitude of infielders.

With Jeff Keppinger added to the roster and Brian Bogusevic sent down, the Astros now how seven infielders and just four outfielders on the roster. Keppinger started at second base and hit in the second spot in the lineup in his first game back off the DL, getting two hits and driving in a run. He's likely to play all over the infield, stealing playing time from Bill Hall, Clint Barmes and Chris Johnson.

Jeff Keppinger (foot) missed his final scheduled minor league rehab game with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday due to a stomach virus.

It hasn't changed anything, as Keppinger is still on schedule to rejoin the Astros on Friday. The veteran utility man has been sidelined since undergoing surgery to remove a sesamoid bone from his left foot in January.

Astros activated INF Jeff Keppinger from the 15-day disabled list.

Keppinger played rehab games at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday and Tuesday, experiencing no issues with his surgically-repaired foot. The 31-year-old will serve as a utility infielder for Houston going forward.

Astros general manager Ed Wade said Tuesday that Jeff Keppinger (foot) could return from the disabled list as soon as Friday.

"I'm optimistic by the weekend he'll be back," said Wade. "We asked him to extend his stay at Oklahoma City to get back-to-back games under his belt. If everything moves in a straight line, we're looking at Friday or Saturday." Keppinger is batting .318 (14-for-44) with one home run and a 1/3 K/BB ratio over the first 11 games of his rehab assignment. He could soon supplant the struggling Bill Hall as the starting second baseman.

Jeff Keppinger (foot) will play Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for Triple-A Oklahoma City before being reevaluated by the Astros, who could then activate him from the disabled list.

Keppinger underwent foot surgery in January and needs to get some at-bats under his belt. He's hitting .314 with a homer over 35 rehab at-bats. "This is his spring training," Astros manager Brad Mills said. "We want to build up at-bats, build up strength. He's mentioned that [his foot] has been tired, so we have to build up strength. We just want to keep it to where it doesn't get worn out. That's the biggest thing."

Jeff Keppinger (foot) is scheduled to play three to five innings on defense Tuesday in an extended spring training game.

Keppinger, who underwent surgery in mid-January to remove a sesamoid bone from his left foot, has been limited to DH duty until now. Barring any setbacks, he could be back with the Astros sometime in May.

Jeff Keppinger (foot) will play in an extended spring training game Friday.

Keppinger won't play the field but will be the DH. There's still no timetable for his return, but we'd expect to see him back sometime in May.

Astros placed INF Jeff Keppinger on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, recovering from left foot surgery.

Keppinger underwent surgery in mid-January to remove a sesamoid bone from his left foot and is unlikely to return until May. He'll likely be used in a a super-utility role once he's back to full health.

Jeff Keppinger was able to walk without a protective boot Friday for the first time.

Keppinger underwent surgery to remove a sesamoid bone from his left foot in January and is expected to miss at least the first six weeks of the regular season. His recovery process to this point has been smooth, but that could change once he actually begins performing physical activities.

Jeff Keppinger (foot) is expected to miss the first six weeks of the regular season.

Keppinger underwent surgery to remove a sesamoid bone from his left foot in mid-January and is still in a walking boot. "I'm not doing much," he said Thursday. "I'm just basically doing range-of-motion [exercises] and getting my foot moving, trying to build up my strength." He'll be a utility middle infielder once healthy.