Chad Gaudin left Thursday's start against the Marlins in the fifth inning after taking a line drive off the pitching arm.

Gaudin threw a couple pitches after taking the Justin Ruggiano liner and looked to be fine, but the Giants were probably worried it would stiffen up on him. The righty has pitched well while filling in for Ryan Vogelsong, and his loss would hurt a team that already has a lack of depth. An update on his status should be provided after the game.

Chad Gaudin allowed four runs in five innings and took a no-decision as the Giants lost to the Braves.

It was easily the worst of Gaudin's three starts, as he gave up eight hits and a walk, including two B.J. Upton homers. More concerning, he didn't strike out a batter in the start. He's still been more good than bad in his starts, so he'll likely get another shot when the Giants face the Marlins on Thursday.

Chad Gaudin gave up two runs on five hits over six innings in Sunday's win against the Diamondbacks.

He allowed just one walk and finished with seven strikeouts. Gaudin now has back-to-back quality starts and should continue to have value in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues. He has a chance to claim a regular spot in the Giants' rotation with Ryan Vogelsong on the disabled list.

Chad Gaudin is expected to start Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Gaudin allowed two runs over six innings Saturday in his first start since 2009. With Ryan Vogelsong on the DL, the Giants will continue to go with Gaudin as their fifth starter. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 2.21 ERA and 1.15 WHIP this season.

Chad Gaudin's first start in the majors since 2009 was a good one, as he held the Cardinals to two runs over six innings in the 4-2 victory.

He struck out five, didn't walk anyone and allowed just four hits. David Freese got to Gaudin with a two-out, two-run homer to tie things up in the fourth, but that was all the Cards could muster against the journeyman. Gaudin has no doubt earned another start, which will come next weekend in Arizona.

Chad Gaudin will start Sunday against the Cardinals.

Mike Kickham struggled filling in for Ryan Vogelsong (hand) earlier this week, so now Gaudin will get a shot. The 30-year-old has a 2.05 ERA and 28 strikeouts over 30 2/3 innings out of the Giants' bullpen this season, but he hasn't started a game in the majors since 2009. He doesn't make for a great play for fantasy purposes.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Chad Gaudin is likely to start Sunday in St. Louis.

The Giants gave Mike Kickham the first shot at Ryan Vogelsong's (hand) sport, but he really struggled Tuesday and was sent back down. Gaudun boasts a 2.05 ERA and 1.24 WHIP as the club's long reliever but hasn't made a start in the majors since 2009. He can be avoided for fantasy purposes against the Cardinals.

Chad Gaudin could get a shot in the Giants' rotation following the injury to Ryan Vogelsong (hand).

Gaudin has been great in long relief for San Francisco this season, posting a 2.08 ERA and 1.19 WHIP while striking out nearly a batter per inning. He's thrown more than two innings just once this month, though, so he's obviously not as stretched out as you'd hope. Manager Bruce Bochy and GM Brian Sabean have also noted that Gaudin is very valuable in his current role. Other options to replace Vogelsong include Shane Loux and Mike Kickham.

Giants purchased the contract of RHP Chad Gaudin from Triple-A Fresno.

Gaudin, 30, posted a 2.81 ERA and 12/3 K/BB ratio over 16 innings this spring. The veteran right-hander will operate in middle relief.

According to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronice, Chad Gaudin has all but locked up a spot in the Giants' Opening Day bullpen as a swingman.

Schulman points to the fact that Gaudin has being given a start in Wednesday's split-squad game against the Padres. The 30-year-old right-hander has compiled a 2.19 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 9/4 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings this spring. He's a non-factor in fantasy leagues.

Giants signed RHP Chad Gaudin to a minor league contract.

The deal presumably includes a spring training invite. Gaudin, who turns 30 in March, posted a 4.54 ERA and 57/26 K/BB ratio over 69 1/3 innings this past season with the Marlins. He'll try to win a bullpen spot.

Chad Gaudin has won a spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster.

Gaudin, a career journeyman, has a 4.63 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in parts of nine seasons in the majors. The Marlins have also informed infielder Donnie Murphy that he has made the team. Non-roster invitee Donovan Solano is likely to be released.

Marlins signed RHP Chad Gaudin to a minor league contract.

Gaudin was released by the Nationals last July after posting a 6.48 ERA and 10/8 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 innings with the big club. He finished the season with Triple-A Las Vegas in the Blue Jays' organization. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 4.63 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in the big leagues and figures to be a longshot to make the Opening Day roster.

Blue Jays signed RHP Chad Gaudin to a minor-league contract.

Cut loose by the Nationals in late July, Gaudin posted a 6.48 ERA and 10/8 K/BB ratio in 8 1/3 major-league innings this season. He'll likely see action with the Blue Jays at some point, but with his fourth organization in two seasons, he's probably at the end of the line.

Nationals released RHP Chad Gaudin.

Gaudin was designated for assignment earlier this week. The 28-year-old right-hander had a 6.48 ERA and 10/8 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 innings during his time with the Nats.

Chad Gaudin (shoulder) played catch Monday.

It was the first time he had played catch in a few weeks. He's not close to going out on a minor league rehab assignment, so there's no clear timetable on his return. The 28-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since the end of April with right shoulder inflammation.

Nationals placed RHP Chad Gaudin on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.

The move was made retroactive to April 26. Gaudin is sporting a rough 6.48 ERA and 2.40 WHIP through 10 relief appearances this season. He should be back in the Nationals' bullpen in about three weeks.

Chad Gaudin has earned a spot in the Nationals' season-opening bullpen.

A nice reward for a nice spring from Gaudin. He struck out 12 batters in 11 Grapefruit League frames.

Chad Gaudin tossed five innings of shutout ball as a Nationals split-squad edged a Mets split-squad 6-5 on Thursday.

Gaudin struck out six in the gem. He's still a big long shot to claim a spot in the Nationals' rotation, but this will help his chances of making the team as a middle reliever.

Chad Gaudin allowed five runs -- three earned -- in three-plus innings Saturday in a no-decision against the Yankees.

Gaudin opened with three scoreless innings, but he failed to retire even one of the five batters he faced in the fourth. The Yankees ended up scoring eight times in the inning to ruin Gaudin's day. The veteran is a long shot to crack Washington's staff.