Logan Webb was placed on a 15-day IL with right knee bursitis after discomfort in his prior start. Trevor McDonald recalled to fill the rotation spot.
A worrying setback for San Francisco: Giants ace Logan Webb has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee bursitis, with the team opting for an extra buffer after knee discomfort surfaced in his most recent outing.
The move was made retroactive to Wednesday, giving the Giants a head start on the timeline as they prepare for the right-hander’s absence. Webb’s issue centers on bursitis in his right knee, an ailment that can flare quickly and impact a pitcher’s delivery and workload.
Webb’s discomfort became a talking point after his last start, a 10-5 defeat to the San Diego Padres. In that game, he allowed six runs over four innings before being pulled from the mound by manager Tony Vitello, a change that reflected how the knee was affecting him during the start.
“It’s eating at me a bit,” Webb said, emphasizing that he has not missed a start in a long time. He framed the decision as a choice made for both the team and the long-term health of his career, noting that a pause now may help prevent the problem from worsening later.
Vitello described the timing as more than strictly day-to-day. but still something that warranted a few days of treatment and evaluation.. He stressed the importance of looking at the bigger picture—especially the long run—when deciding whether a quick workaround or a more deliberate pause was the better option.. The IL placement reflects that approach.
With Webb sidelined, the Giants turned to depth in their rotation by recalling RHP Trevor McDonald from Triple-A Sacramento. McDonald’s most recent opportunity came on Monday, when he made his lone start of the season and delivered a strong line: one run allowed on two hits across seven innings.
The recall gives San Francisco a tested option to help stabilize its pitching plans while the team monitors Webb’s knee and determines his readiness once the initial IL window progresses.
For the Giants, the challenge now is balancing immediate competition with injury caution. Webb’s track record has made him a key piece of San Francisco’s plans, and the decision to place him on the 15-day IL signals the organization is prioritizing recovery over pushing through discomfort.
Meanwhile, Vitello’s comments point to a careful monitoring approach rather than a rushed return. By targeting a short, structured stretch away from pitching—then reassessing—San Francisco is aiming to avoid repeating the kind of knee-related deterioration that can derail a season-long rhythm.
As the Giants prepare for their next steps against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the spotlight shifts to how quickly McDonald can translate his Triple-A form to the majors, and whether the extra rest helps Webb return with his command and mechanics back on track.
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