"Left-hander Reiver Sanmartin was slated to pitch for Team Colombia in this year's WBC, but the 29-year-old sustained a right hip flexor injury in Colombia's exhibition against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in Florida while fielding a comebacker that will keep him out of the tournament."
"I think the WBC is a wash for him, said manager Tony Vitello. I haven't spoken to him directly about that. I'm sure he's a little disheartened or heartbroken about that piece of it."
"As things stand, the Giants have four relievers in camp—Peguero, Miller, Sanmartin and Sam Hentges—who may not be healthy to begin the season. The Giants' bullpen was already projected to be a weakness, and this string of injuries could make selecting eight relievers all the more difficult for San Francisco's brass."
The San Francisco Giants face significant bullpen challenges due to mounting injuries during spring training. Left-hander Reiver Sanmartin sustained a right hip flexor injury while fielding during Colombia's World Baseball Classic exhibition game, forcing him to withdraw from the tournament and creating uncertainty about his availability for Opening Day. Right-handed reliever Joel Peguero reinjured his left hamstring, suffering a Grade 2 strain that likely sidelines him for the season's start. Left-hander Erik Miller deals with lower back tightness but shows improvement. With four relievers potentially unavailable at the season's start, the Giants face difficult roster decisions for their already-projected weak bullpen.
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