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San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (side) was a late scratch from Monday's series opener at Oracle Park against the Chicago White Sox with right-side tightness, but he described the soreness as "very, very minor," and said it was more of a precautionary scratch. However, Bailey is likely to sit out on Tuesday as well. Veteran Curt Casali replaced Bailey on Monday, although the Giants could call up Jakson Reetz from Triple-A Sacramento if they want more catching depth on Tuesday. Bailey has been mired in a terrible slump in recent weeks, going just 5-for-66 (.076) in 18 games since July 28, so perhaps it will be good for him to take at least a couple days off. He said he felt his side tighten up after coming out to take early swings on Monday. The 25-year-old switch-hitting backstop is hitting .233 (76-for-326) overall this year with seven homers and 38 RBI.

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (side) has been scratched from Monday's series-opening contest against the Chicago White Sox at Oracle Park due to tightness in his right side. Curt Casali will now do the catching for left-hander Kyle Harrison while batting ninth against White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon. We'll have more updates on Bailey once they come in, but for now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Bailey has provided minimal contributions for fantasy managers in 2024 with only seven home runs and 38 RBI in 366 plate appearances, and he's also gone just 3-for-53 (.057) with no homers, a double, two RBI and 13 strikeouts in 15 games so far in August. Casali would become the starter in San Fran if Bailey is forced to the injured list. The 35-year-old has gone 12-for-67 (.179) and is still searching for his first home run of 2024.

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (wrist) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Estrada appears ready to play again after being sidelined since late July due to a sprained wrist. He'll cover second base and bat eighth against right-hander Jonathan Cannon on Monday. Despite his struggles it doesn't look like Estrada has lost his starting spot on the team. He's slashing .216/.249/.343 with nine home runs and 43 RBI in 87 games this season. At this point, Estrada probably isn't worth rostering in most fantasy formats outside of deep leagues.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell continued to pitch like an ace on Sunday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball against the Oakland Athletics. Snell allowed six hits and two walks while striking out 10. The lefty has been on a tear since returning from the IL on July 9, allowing just six runs in 52 IP (0.97 ERA) with 70 strikeouts. Snell has excelled in the second half for the last three seasons, and at this point it appears to be something to pay attention to come draft season. Even if he starts slow, he is more than likely going to have a stretch like the one we are seeing now and possibly win some fantasy leagues.

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb stepped up for the Giants on Thursday at Oracle Park to prevent a four-game sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves. Webb was on point to pick up his 11th victory of the season, throwing 7 2/3 shutout innings while allowing four hits, walking one and striking out seven to lower his season ERA to 3.17. The 27-year-old former fourth-round pick in 2014 is on an outstanding run for the Gigantes, allowing only two earned runs on 17 hits while walking six and striking out 25 in 28 innings in his last four starts. Webb had a 20.5% strikeout rate coming into his outing on Thursday, which isn't ideal for fantasy managers, but despite that, he's having another workmanlike campaign in 2024. He'll be a must-start in his next outing against the worst team in baseball, the Chicago White Sox.