When Pablo Sandoval spoke to the media after what appeared to be a right hamstring strain July 29 in an 8-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, he was upbeat.
Johnny Cueto’s season is likely over. Despite a strong March and April to open the season, he has struggled with pain in his right elbow for much of the year.
After a 2-3 start to the second half of the season, the Giants are set to kick off a four-game homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers, who lead the National League Wild Card race.
On Saturday, Samardzija lasted just four innings and allowed two earned runs in a 4-3 Giants’ loss to the Oakland A’s. Now, he is on the 10-day disabled list.