Wilmer Flores stepped in as the Giants’ third baseman due to injuries affecting Matt Chapman, Casey Schmitt, and Christian Koss. Flores had not played third in over a year, having been limited to designated hitter and first base after a knee issue. The Giants' current options at third base are Flores and Brett Wisely. Chapman and Schmitt may return soon, with Chapman set to hit on the field while Schmitt is recovering from left hand inflammation. Flores aims to manage the situation with available personnel until their returns.
Bob Melvin found himself using the backup plan to the backup plan's backup plan. With a practice glove, Flores faced the challenge of playing third base after a long absence.
Over the next couple days, the team will have to skate by with their healthy personnel. San Francisco's current options at third base are limited to Flores and Brett Wisely.
Chapman and Schmitt are on track to return by next week. Chapman continues to progress from his right hand injury and could return during the Giants' six-game homestand.
Schmitt, who received a cortisone shot, may miss only the minimum time and could return on July 7. He was in good spirits today.
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