San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (knee) will miss the rest of the season, manager Bob Melvin announced back on Aug. 6. Flores had a Tenex procedure on his right knee on Aug. 6 after being put on the injured list on July 25. He had returned from the same injury on July 9. The Giants moved Flores to the 60-day IL on Aug. 16. "He was fighting it all year and unfortunately, we're losing him for the rest of the year, which isn't ideal," Melvin said. It's possible that Flores' knee had been bothering him well before he was shut down for the year and had surgery, as he hit .206/.277/.318 with a .595 OPS, four home runs, 26 RBI and 19 runs scored in 214 at-bats for the Giants this year. It was a disappointment after one of his best offensive showings in 2023, when he hit .284/.355/.509 with 23 home runs, all career-highs. Flores could bounce back with better health next year, but don't count on it.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (knee) traveled to Los Angeles on Monday to undergo a Tenex procedure on his right knee with Dr. Steve Yoon that is scheduled for Tuesday. Flores is likely not going to be able to resume baseball activities for at least a couple of weeks after he goes under the knife, which may make it difficult for him to rejoin the Giants before the end of the regular season at the end of September. The 32-year-old veteran corner infielder hadn't been much help to fantasy managers in NL-only formats this year anyway, slashing just .206/.277/.318 with a .595 OPS, four home runs, 26 RBI and 19 runs scored in 214 at-bats as a utility infielder on the short side of a platoon at first base. The Giants acquired Mark Canha from the Detroit Tigers at last week's trade deadline, and he has essentially taken over first-base duties in San Fran against left-handers.

The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman/designated hitter Wilmer Flores (knee) back on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right-knee tendonitis and recalled infielder David Villar from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Flores will go back on the IL after returning two weeks ago from the same ailment. The 32-year-old veteran right-handed bat is having a tough season, injuries aside, and is batting .206 (44-for-214) with only four home runs, 26 RBI and 19 runs scored in 71 games played in his 12th year in the big leagues. Villar is starting at first base and batting sixth for the Giants on Thursday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw, but he's merely going to be the backup at first base for regular LaMonte Wade Jr. with Flores back on the shelf.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (knee) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran corner infielder is back in the mix after missing a few weeks due to left knee tendinitis. The 32-year-old figures to platoon with LaMonte Wade Jr. at first base going forward. Flores will play first base and bat fifth versus southpaw Yusei Kikuchi on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups ahead of first pitch.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores had a big night in a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday. Flores went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo homers in the winning effort. The veteran infielder hit both of his homers off Texas starter Michael Lorenzen, one in the second inning and another in the fourth. Flores is now hitting .224 with four homers, 16 runs, and 21 RBI across 156 at-bats this season. He has done most of his damage of late, hitting .280 with three homers and seven RBI over his past seven contests. Flores is worth a look in deep, NL-only leagues while he is swinging a hot bat.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (shoulder) is starting at first base and is batting fifth on Monday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander James Paxton. Flores was initially held out of the lineup after injuring his shoulder in the series finale against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, but the team's updated lineup has Flores in there. The 32-year-old Venezuelan veteran had a strong 2023 campaign in the Bay Area by hitting .284/.355/.509 with an .863 OPS, a career-high 23 home runs and 60 RBI in 126 games played and he's off to a 2-for-9 start with two RBI and three runs scored in the first four games of the 2024 season. Flores has just six career at-bats against Paxton and is searching for his first hit against the lefty.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (shoulder) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Flores suffered a left shoulder contusion when he fell into the dugout while trying to make a catch in foul territory. The injury doesn't sound serious and this shouldn't force Flores onto the injured list. At the moment, fantasy managers should consider Flores as day-to-day. LaMonte Wade could see more action at first base until Flores is ready to play again.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (knee) returned to Cactus League action on Friday against the Chicago Cubs, starting at first base and batting third in the lineup. Flores returned to the field on Friday after he was scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League lineup due to minor knee soreness. The fact that the 32-year-old is already back on the field heading into the weekend suggests he won't open the 2024 regular season on the injured list next week. The Venezuelan veteran hit an impressive .284/.355/.509 with an .863 OPS, a career-high 23 home runs and 60 RBI in 126 games in 2023 in his third year in the Bay Area. At the very least, Flores should be a lineup regular for the Gigantes this year against left-handed pitching at either first base or designated hitter.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (knee) was scratched from the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels due to a little knee soreness. Flores said "it's nothing." Flores should be considered day-to-day for now and should be ready for Opening Day next Thursday versus the division-rival San Diego Padres. Despite the 32-year-old Venezuelan putting up the best offensive numbers of his career last year for the Giants -- .284 average, 23 home runs and 60 RBI in 126 games -- playing time is going to be an issue for him in 2024. Flores was a bit fortunate to put up the numbers that he did, but that doesn't take away from the fact that he hits lefties well. At worst, he should be in some sort of short-sided platoon role in San Francisco's infield.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores enters spring training this year without a clear role once again. Last year, he had a stretch when he mostly came off the bench, but then he ended up being a lineup regular and the team's best hitter due to injuries. Until this past week when the team signed right-handed slugger Jorge Soler, Flores looked headed for right-handed designated hitter duty and time at first base. "Wilmer is a tough one, man. I mean, that guy hits righties, hits lefties. He's so well respected, not only around the league but certainly in this clubhouse. You don't always have a full complement of players. Guys are going to get hurt, too, but I'll figure out a way to get him in there," manager Bob Melvin said. The 32-year-old hit a career-high 23 homers in 2023, but the addition of Soler is going to make it much tougher for him to find regular ABs.

San Francisco Giants third baseman Wilmer Flores (knee) is not in the starting lineup for his team's game against the San Diego Padres on Monday. Flores left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a knee issue and apparently still needs some time to rest up. The Giants will turn to Tyler Fitzgerald at the hot corner as they open up their final homestand of the season. Look for the Giants to update Flores' status in the coming days.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores left Sunday's game early with right knee discomfort. Flores exited in the fourth inning after collecting a pair of hits in his first two at-bats. It appears to be a minor issue, as Gabe Kapler said after the game that he doesn't believe it will be a lingering concern. Flores has been excellent for the Giants this season, slashing .285/.356/.509 with 22 homers in 393 at-bats. Fantasy managers will want to make sure Flores is in the starting lineup on Monday before setting their own lineups.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (ear) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, playing third base and batting third for San Francisco against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zack Littell. Flores was scratched from Monday's lineup due to an ear infection, but he'll be right back in the mix on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Venezuelan is hitting an even .300 (82-for-273) in his fourth year in the Bay Area while also providing 15 home runs, 19 doubles, 39 RBI and 38 runs scored in 302 plate appearances and 87 games played. Fantasy managers will want to get Flores back into their lineups in deep-mixed leagues. He's gone .333 (18-for-54) with two homers, five doubles, seven RBI and seven runs scored in 14 games (13 starts) since July 26.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (ear) has been scratched from his team's Monday matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Flores is dealing with an ear infection and nausea and will not be in the starting lineup as the Giants kick off their series with the Rays. Johan Camargo will instead draw the start at third base and bat ninth. Look for Flores to return to the lineup in the next day or so once he's feeling better.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is on the bench for Thursday afternoon's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. The versatile veteran is enjoying the best season of his big-league career and has been on a tear of late. For the season, Flores is hitting .305 with 14 home runs and a .905 OPS across 79 games while he's collected a hit in each of his last six games with nine hits, including two doubles and a homer, across his last four contests. The 31-year-old has long been one of the league's better hitters against left-handed pitching and that hasn't changed this season with a .342 average, .952 OPS, and a .404 wOBA versus southpaw pitching.

San Francisco Giants first baseman/designated hitter Wilmer Flores cranked a solo homer in a 5-1 loss to the Tigers Monday. In the sixth inning, Flores blasted his fifth home run in the last 10 games following the All-Star break off of right-handed reliever Jose Cisnero. The dinger was his 13th homer run of the season. After Monday's game, the 31-year-old is now slashing .295/.353/.892 with 32 RBI in 217 trips to the plate in 2023.

San Francisco Giants first baseman/designated hitter Wilmer Flores finished 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 win against the New York Mets. The 31-year-old went deep to knot the game at 2-2 during the fifth inning after Brandon Nimmo ran out of room to flag the ball down in center field. Flores returned to the starting lineup in this one versus his former team after missing a few weeks with a left foot contusion. The infielder is now batting .255 with a .778 OPS, eight homers, and 24 RBI across 161 at-bats this season. Flores is limited defensively and tends to hit mostly versus left-handed pitching, making him a lukewarm fantasy option in most competitive leagues.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a foot contusion. The Giants recalled Tristan Beck in a corresponding move. Flores will miss at least the next 10 days. The 31-year-old slashed .258/.324/.452 with seven home runs, 23 RBI, and 20 runs across 173 plate appearances. The IL stint comes at bad timing for Flores, who was on a five-game hitting streak and slashing .385/.500/.615 over 11 games in June. Casey Schmitt will handle third base duties for the Giants while Flores is sidelined. Schmitt is slashing .273/.282/.397 with two home runs, 20 RBI, 15 runs, and two stolen bases over 33 games in 2023.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores had a strong game in the 10-5 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a strikeout. Flores has been hot with the bat of late, but he's currently only been in San Francisco's lineup when a left-hander is on the mound. The 31-year-old Venezuelan veteran is hitting a strong .346 (9-for-26) with two doubles, two home runs, six RBI and six runs scored in his first nine games of the season. Perhaps his strong play to open the year will get him more playing time, but until that happens, he's tough to roster in shallow mixed leagues on the short side of a platoon at first base.

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is sitting out for the third straight game on Monday. David Villar is starting at third base and is hitting sixth, while LaMonte Wade Jr. is at first base and batting leadoff against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Michael Kopech. Flores has only played in one game so far in 2023, going 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout, and it looks like he'll only be in San Fran's starting lineup when the team faces a left-handed pitcher. That will significantly limit his fantasy upside in deeper leagues. The 31-year-old veteran infielder's stock is definitely down after he struggled to a .229/.316/.394 slash line with a .710 OPS, 19 home runs, 71 RBI and 72 runs scored in 151 games for the Gigantes in 2022.