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The Giants placed closer Randy Rodríguez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 23, with an elbow sprain. Keaton Winn was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to take a spot on the active roster. Manager Bob Melvin said Rodríguez is headed for a second opinion (via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area). It's not known if that means initial evaluation suggested he was facing significant injury or if that's a merely an abundance of caution for any kind of elbow concern.

Chapman is dealing with inflammation in his right hand, and has taken a cortisone shot in an effort to try and return in a minimal amount of time.

"It was like watching a show. He would do things that we'd never seen before, and it was all impromptu. He was like a freestyle ballerina masquerading as a football player."

Coach Brian Daboll said he'd make decisions on starters after a practice, emphasizing a collaborative approach with coaches and medical staff to determine the best strategy for the team.

"It's kind of surreal that I'm even in this position. I had dreams of being in the NFL, but now I just have to put the work in day in, day out. When a dude doesn't feel like doing it, I have to. That's been my mindset."

During Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Giants star Jung Hoo Lee dodged a flying bird just before his at-bat in the bottom of the 4th inning.

Darren Waller has been traded to the Dolphins after one season with the Giants, providing the Giants with a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.