PT TODAY: Peterson's return adds some thump to SF lineup

NATIONAL LEAGUE  |  Jump to AL

Giants

NEWS: San Francisco activated designated hitter Joc Pederson from the 10-day IL.

IMPACT: Medium

BHQ SPIN: Following a near two-week absence with right wrist inflammation, Pederson has returned. He will retake his role as the owner of the strong side of the DH platoon and as the cleanup hitter when in the lineup. Heliot Ramos was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. PT won’t change much as Ramos’ outfield PT will be spread across multiple players.

––Crumpler

Cardinals

NEWS:  Cardinals SS Paul DeJong returns to lineup; INF Taylor Motter designated for assignment.

IMPACT:  Low

BHQ SPIN: DeJong (+5%) returns after completing his rehab assignment from a back injury picked up in spring training....

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

The Phillies' plans for a 6-man rotation go by the wayside as Zach Wheeler heads to the IL. Bad follow-up news for Josh Hader in Houston; the Marlins lose Kyle Stowers for a while; and more...
Aug 17 2025 8:22am
Max Muncy hits the IL again, opening up 3B opportunity in LA. Plus Nola, Misiorowski, Meidroth return and Burns, Matt Chapman, Evans hit the injured list.
Aug 16 2025 9:10am
Randy Vásquez will see more rotation time for the Padres; Cubs call up Caissie as Amaya is injured; the Nationals move on from Nathaniel Lowe, and more.
Aug 15 2025 8:37am
Dylan Crews rejoins the Nats outfield; Oneil Cruz heads to concussion IL; Adolis Garcìa and Evan Carter flip roster spots, and more.
Aug 14 2025 9:05am
With Josh Hader out in Houston, Bryan Abreu could end up as closer. Plus big injury news in Baltimore, Hunter Greene and Ronald Acuña Jr. are on their way back, and more.
Aug 13 2025 9:45am

Tools