PT TOMORROW: NL West—How will SF proceed without Pence?

San Francisco Giants

Injuries to Hunter Pence (OF, SF) and Angel Pagan (OF, SF) have opened up auditions in SF's outfield. Pence is likely out until mid-August, and while Pagan is due back shortly (hamstring), the 35-year-old's "F" health grade suggests this won't be his last rodeo with injuries this season.

Jarrett Parker (OF, SF) has received regular playing time over the past week, going 5-for-19 with a pair of home runs over that time. Parker has mashed 13 HR at AAA-Sacramento already this season, which is a testament to his raw power, but the swing-and-miss in Parker's game (69% ct% in Triple-A, 67% in MLB this season) relegates him to NL-only status—even with regular playing time.

Johnathan "Mac" Williamson (OF, SF) boasts a...

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