Wed Sep 18 2013 | 17:36 | Jeremy Affeldt (groin) is done for the season |
Jeremy Affeldt (groin) is done for the year. |
Affeldt was activated from the disabled list last week after missing 50 games with a left groin strain, but he felt renewed groin discomfort during a recent relief appearance. The veteran left-hander wound up posting a 3.74 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 33 2/3 innings this season. He is under contract through 2015. |
Source: Henry Schulman on Twitter | |
Thu Sep 12 2013 | 15:33 | Giants activate Jeremy Affeldt from DL stint |
Giants activated LHP Jeremy Affeldt from the 15-day disabled list. |
Affeldt wound up missing a total of 50 games because of a left groin strain. The left-hander had a 3.51 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 38 appearances before hitting the shelf. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Sep 10 2013 | 19:55 | Jeremy Affeldt to be activated Wednesday |
Jeremy Affeldt (groin) will be activated from the disabled list Wednesday. |
The left-hander has been out since July 21 due to a left groin strain. Affeldt will return to his setup role and a 3.51 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 38 appearances. |
Source: Amy Gutierrez on Twitter | |
Tue Sep 3 2013 | 19:37 | Jeremy Affeldt to throw again Friday |
Jeremy Affeldt (groin) is scheduled to throw another simulated game Friday. |
It will come after a successful two-inning simulated game on Tuesday. There's no timetable for Affeldt's return, but he seems likely to be back before long. |
Source: Henry Schulman on Twitter | |
Mon Sep 2 2013 | 14:31 | Affeldt (groin) to throw sim. inning Tuesday |
Jeremy Affeldt (groin) is scheduled to throw a simulated inning on Tuesday afternoon. |
Affeldt has been throwing off a bullpen mound for two weeks and should be ready to rejoin the Giants' relief corps within the next seven days. The left-hander has been out since July 21 due to a left groin strain. |
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter | |
Sun Aug 25 2013 | 14:31 | Jeremy Affeldt could face hitters soon |
Jeremy Affeldt (groin) could face hitters early next week. |
Affeldt threw off a mound on Saturday for the first time since landing on the disabled list. He'll throw another bullpen session Monday and could take the next step shortly after that. He's looking at an early September return. |
Source: Amy Gutierrez on Twitter | |
Sun Aug 25 2013 | 11:15 | Jeremy Affeldt throws off mound |
Jeremy Affeldt (groin) threw off a mound on Saturday. |
It's the first time he's done so since landing on the DL over a month ago with a strained groin. Affeldt's next step hasn't been determined yet, but it's reasonable to assume that he could be activated early next month as long as he can avoid a setback. |
Source: San Jose Mercury News | |
Thu Aug 1 2013 | 20:38 | Jeremy Affeldt plays catch Thursday |
Jeremy Affeldt (groin) played light catch on Thursday. |
It's the first time he's thrown since landing on the disabled list last month with a strained groin. "It was just step and throw. I didn't really activate anything," Affeldt said. "We didn't try to test it. But it felt pretty good." Affeldt isn't expected back until September. |
Source: Giants.mlb.com | |
Sun Jul 21 2013 | 14:47 | Jeremy Affeldt (groin) to miss 4-6 weeks |
Jeremy Affeldt is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks after being diagnosed with a moderate left groin strain. |
It's expected to be closer to six weeks than four. Affeldt revealed that he's been pitching with groin soreness for a couple weeks and had to leave Saturday's appearance after aggravating the injury. The Giants will still have a couple lefties in the pen with Javier Lopez and Jose Mijares, but losing Affeldt is obviously a blow. |
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter | |
Sun Jul 21 2013 | 13:57 | Jeremy Affeldt (groin) lands on disabled list |
Giants placed LHP Jeremy Affeldt on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain. |
Affeldt had to leave Saturday's appearance with the injury. There's no word yet on how long he'll be sidelined, but it's certainly something that could take longer than two weeks. Jean Machi has taken his spot on the roster. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Jul 21 2013 | 08:43 | Jeremy Affeldt (groin) likely headed to DL |
Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated after Saturday's game that Jeremy Affeldt (groin) is likely to be placed on the disabled list. |
Affeldt left the outing with a left groin strain. "That's a dangerous area," the manager said. The Giants will still have a couple lefties in the pen without Affeldt, but losing him is obviously a blow. |
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter | |
Tue May 28 2013 | 13:30 | Affeldt to handle eighth inning duties |
Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that Jeremy Affeldt will handle most of the eighth inning duties while Santiago Casilla (knee) is sidelined. |
Casilla will undergo surgery on his knee Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined until around the All-Star break, so the Giants will have to make due without him for a while. Affeldt, who turns 34 in June, owns 2.35 ERA and 9/8 K/BB ratio in 15 1/3 innings this season. Chad Gaudin and Jean Machi, both right-handers, should also see work in the seventh and eighth innings. |
Source: Giants.mlb.com | |
Fri May 3 2013 | 15:02 | Jeremy Affeldt activated |
Giants activated LHP Jeremy Affeldt from the 15-day disabled list. |
Affeldt missed the last two and a half weeks with a strained oblique. He returns to a 5.79 ERA and 1.93 WHIP over six appearances. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu May 2 2013 | 09:01 | Affeldt (oblique) throws inning in rehab game |
Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) threw an inning at extended spring training on Wednesday and felt strong. |
"I put as much pressure on it as I possibly could and it held up fine," Affeldt said of his oblique. "There's no soreness there. It was all good." The lefty reliever should be activated from the disabled list on Friday. |
Source: San Jose Mercury News | |
Mon Apr 29 2013 | 19:23 | Jeremy Affeldt to be activated in a few days |
Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) likely won't be activated from the disabled list until Friday. |
Affeldt threw another successful bullpen session Monday, but he's expected to throw live batting practice on Wednesday before being cleared to return. With Jose Mijares on the bereavement list, the Giants will go with one lefty in the pen until after Thursday's off day. |
Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter | |
Sat Apr 27 2013 | 19:05 | Affeldt feels good after bullpen session |
Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) felt good after throwing his first bullpen session on Saturday and remains on track to rejoin the Giants bullpen soon. |
Affeldt has made significant improvements in recent days, and didn't feel any lingering soreness in his strained right oblique after throwing 30 pitches on Saturday. He should be cleared to return early next week. |
Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter | |
Fri Apr 26 2013 | 19:00 | Affeldt (oblique) to throw bullpen Saturday |
Jeremy Affeldt (oblique) is schedule to throw a bullpen session on Saturday, his first since hitting the disabled list with a strained right oblique. |
Affeldt hasn't suffered any setbacks during his rehab, and plans to return from the disabled list as soon as his 15 days are up. Look for him to return to the Giants bullpen early next week. |
Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter | |
Tue Apr 16 2013 | 18:43 | Affeldt placed on DL with strained oblique |
Giants placed LHP Jeremy Affeldt on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 15, with a strained right oblique. |
The Giants aren't sure when the left-hander was injured, but he'll need at least two weeks of down time, and probably more. Jean Machi has been brought up to take Affeldt's spot in the bullpen. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Dec 3 2012 | 16:27 | Affeldt undergoes laser eye surgery |
Jeremy Affeldt underwent laser eye surgery in November. |
It shouldn't affect his preparation for the new season. Affeldt, who signed a three-year, $18 million extension with the Giants last month, posted a 2.70 ERA over 63 1/3 innings in 2012. |
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter | |
Wed Nov 14 2012 | 16:04 | Giants finalize three-year deal with Affeldt |
Giants signed LHP Jeremy Affeldt to a three-year, $18 million contract. |
The deal was agreed to on Monday, then made official Wednesday after Affeldt passed his pre-signing physical. The 33-year-old left-hander posted a 2.70 ERA in 63 1/3 innings this past season for the World Series-champion Giants. He has a 2.66 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 8.0 K/9 since the beginning of the 2011 campaign. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |