San Francisco infielder Casey Schmitt currently doesn’t have an established position, but rest assured manager Gabe Kapler will find a place for the promising rookie.
Schmitt provided a much-needed boost for the giantswho continue their series of four games against the Arizona Diamonds friday in phoenix
Schmitt had four hits, including his second homer in his first three major league games, in the giants‘ 6-2 victory against Diamondbacks THURSDAY. Schmitt is 8 for 12 to start his career, tying Willie McCovey for most hits by one giants player in his first three games
“He’s still producing,” Kapler said. “I know it only lasted a few games, but he had a pretty big impact. I feel like we’re lucky to have his production, and I’m sure he enjoys every minute.”
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Schmitt has started the last three games at shortstop in place of Brandon Crawford, who could return as soon as Friday after missing the last 11 games with a sprained right calf.
Kapler plans to find ways to keep the versatile Schmitt in the lineup.
“Casey is going to play shortstop for us, play second base, play third base,” Kapler said. “He’ll move for us. So far he’s been a great addition at shortstop, but he has a history of being one of the best third basemen in minor league baseball. over the past two years.
“We don’t know if someone will need a few more days than someone else. We want to be aware of opening every possible door for him.”
Arizona, which has lost three in a row, will send right-hander Ryne Nelson (1-2, 6.00 ERA) to the mound on Friday. He allowed three runs (two earned) in five innings in a no-decision game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Nelson, 25, has a 22-10 strikeout ratio in his first seven starts this season. He will make his first career appearance against San Francisco.
THE giants right-hander John Brebbia (1-0, 5.93 ERA) is expected to serve as an opener ahead of Ross Stripling (0-2, 6.66), another right-hander. Stripling allowed five runs on seven hits in five innings in a 7-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday
Arizona outfielder Corbin Carroll is expected to be in the lineup after earning a break on Thursday. The D-backs are playing it safe with Carroll, who injured his left knee on April 29 and has missed the next two games.
“We targeted a certain part of this comeback to have a day off,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. “He’s fine. He’s in a good position. We just want to be smart to make sure he plays his best baseball all season and doesn’t catch up.”
THE DiamondbacksThe bullpen struggles continued Thursday when Jose Ruiz allowed four runs (three earned) in the ninth inning, allowing San Francisco to extend their lead to 6-0. Lovullo said he was exploring options to help support his relievers
“I might have to step in in some situations and give some of the negative role players the chance to play a positive role,” Lovullo said. “I’ve been doing it a little bit recently and you know the names and it’s a great opportunity for them. But it’s really about stepping up and getting the job done no matter when you get the baseball.”
–Field-Level Media
