Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow shed some light on the pectoral issue, tracing it back to Samardzija’s inability to establish his fastball in spring training.
On the heels of news that Madison Bumgarner will return to the big league club next week, Giants starter Jeff Samardzija and reliever Dereck Rodriguez both exited Tuesday’s 11-4 loss to the Rockies with injuries.
With three home runs, one of which was hit by Mac Williamson in his first game back with the Giants, and a dominate pitching performance from Jeff Samardzija in his 2018 debut highlighted an 8-1 victory over the Angels.
While the Giants stay in San Francisco to face on the Dodgers, Will Smith and Jeff Samardzija are headed to Arizona to pitch in an extended spring game.