The San Francisco Giants have been the surprise team in Major League Baseball. With the addition of Kris Bryant, they should only be better. Let's review the first week with Bryant and see how much beneficial the Giants have been? Before his arrival, San Francisco's record was 65-39 and a winning percentage of 625 percent of their contests.
Bryant received his first start in San Francisco against the Houston Astros, and it didn't take long for him to shine. Even though he had just one hit on the day, it was a home run eradicating a strikeout and his 1 for 4 performance at the plate. Bryant would continue to struggle as the Giants traveled to Arizona.
In the first three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Bryant would see 12 plate appearances and only get two hits, and none of them were meaningful. As a result, it dropped his batting average from .267 to .265 and leaving just one game left against the Diamondbacks. Bryant made it count as he would see five plate appearances and get three hits with two doubles and an RBI. Therefore, helping San Francisco to victory and in an up-swing facing the Milwaukee Brewers (66-46) in an essential three-game set.
Bryant didn't slow down against the Brew-Crew. In 13 at-bats, he got four hits (.307), drove in a run, and walked twice. He did suffer two strikeouts but increased his batting average from .265 to .272 in his last four contests.
It hasn't been the best of eight games for Bryant, but he has been a significant piece of the pie. He has added value by playing 3B-LF-CF and is a force to any pitcher facing him. He does need to cut down his strikeouts as five K's in eight contests is too many, but with Bryant, San Francisco has won more games (71-41) 634 percent, and winning is what it's about!
Schedule:
Giants have a nine-game homestand coming up before traveling to face the Athletics.
Tue, August 10 vs. Arizona 6:45pm, Kevin Gausman- scheduled start.
Wed, August 11 vs. Arizona 6:45pm, Alex Wood- scheduled start.
Thu, August 12 vs. Colorado 6:45pm, Logan Webb- scheduled start.
Fri, August 13 vs. Colorado 6:45pm, Aaron Sanchez- scheduled start.
Sat, August 14 vs. Colorado 6:05pm, Johnny Cueto- scheduled start.
Sun, August 15 vs. Colorado 1:05pm, Kevin Gausman- scheduled start.
Mon, August 16 vs. New York Mets 6:45pm, Alex Wood- scheduled start.
Tue, August 17 vs. New York Mets 6:45pm, Logan Webb- scheduled start.
Wed, August 19 vs. New York Mets 12:45pm, Aaron Sanchez- scheduled start.
Transactions:
Per ESPN.
August 8, 2021 Reinstated RHP Kevin Gausman from the paternity list. Recalled RHP John Brebbia from Sacramento (Triple-A West). Optioned SS Thairo Estrada to Sacramento. Designated RHP Aaron Sanchez for assignment.
August 7, 2021 Recalled RHP Zack Littell from Sacramento (Triple-A West). Optioned OF Steven Duggar to Sacramento. Sent LHP Conner Menez outright to Sacramento.
August 5, 2021 Reinstated INF Brandon Belt from the 10-day IL. Placed RHP Kevin Gausman on the paternity list. Sent 3B Evan Longoria to Sacramento (Triple-A West) on a rehab assignment.
August 4, 2021 Reinstated INF Tommy La Stella from the 60-day IL. Placed RHP Anthony DeSclafani on the 10-day IL, retroactive to August 3. Designated LHP Conner Menez for assignment.
August 2, 2021 Reinstated OF Jaylin Davis from the 10-day IL and optioned him to Sacramento (Triple-A West). Sent OF Mike Tauchman outright to Sacramento after clearing waivers.
August 1, 2021 Optioned 3B Jason Vosler to Sacramento (Triple-A West). Activated LF Kris Bryant.