PT TODAY: Cueto ready to return to SF rotation

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

National League | American League
 
Giants | Johnny Cueto poised to return Thursday
San Francisco Giants RHP Johnny Cueto (elbow) will rejoin the rotation Thursday, July 5, versus the St. Louis Cardinals.  Source: The Athletic - Andrew Baggarly
 
BHQ take: Cueto will have missed 58 games, which translates to 13 starts, and returns to a 3-0 record and a ridiculous 0.84 ERA. He can thank his .150 BA against and his brothers in arms (90% strand rate) for much of his success, but his command (4.3) has been excellent and he’s kept fly balls in the yard (one HR allowed in his 32 IP). Cueto’s rehab consisted of 7.2 IP over two starts, so he’s likely...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Mets lose Juan Soto for at least a couple of weeks; a bunch of rotations churning already; and more...
Apr 7 2026 7:46am
The Astros and Dodgers have to account for star-level injuries as both RHP Hunter Brown and SS Mookie Betts are slated to miss time.
Apr 6 2026 8:25am
With Alejandro Kirk sidelined with a thumb fracture, Tyler Heineman takes over behind the dish for the Jays. Plus Soto and Betts get imaged, Verlander hits the IL, and there's a Patrick Corbin sighting.
Apr 5 2026 7:56am
A sixth starter will be needed in Chicago; it might be Ben Brown (pictured). Plus Jordan Lawlar to miss more time, and some bullpen moves in Arizona and San Francisco.
Apr 4 2026 9:52am
Jared Triolo is the primary PT loser due to Konnor Griffin's callup. Jose Quintana lands on the IL, while J.P. Crawford returns.
Apr 3 2026 9:08am

Tools