The San Francisco Giants positioned rookie switch-hitting catcher Patrick Bailey at the seven-day concussion injured checklist on Wednesday. Bailey used to be occupied with a hit at house plate with veteran infielder Jeimer Candelario within the 7th inning of Tuesday evening’s sport towards the Chicago Cubs. He wasn’t got rid of from the sport in an instant, however he used to be pinch-hit for all over the govern of the 9th inning.

Right here’s a take a look at the play games in query from Tuesday evening’s duel:

The Giants recalled catcher Joey Bart and outfielder Luis Matos from Triple-A Sacramento. Additionally they optioned outfielder Wade Meckler.

Bailey, 24, has crash .248/.304/.390 (90 OPS+) with seven house runs and 45 RBI in 84 video games this season. His contributions had been significance an estimated 1.5 Wins Above Substitute, consistent with Baseball Reference. That quantity would possibly undersell his defensive contributions, on the other hand. CBS Sports activities lately famous that he’s excelled in each framing similar pitches and throwing out thieves:

Bailey ranks within the a hundredth percentile in framing, consistent with Statcast. Baseball Prospectus estimates that his throwing rejected has been significance 3 runs — that sounds meager, however only one alternative big-league catcher’s throwing has been significance as many as two runs. Catchers are accountable for handiest such a lot of the operating sport, however he’s nailed 33% of tried thieves and has most likely dissuaded numerous others from [trying.]

Bailey is the second one important participant in as many days to put together headlines for concussion-related causes. The Brandnew York Yankees introduced on Tuesday that veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo will omit the rest of the season nearest first struggling his concussion again in Might. 

The Giants input Wednesday with a 70-69 document at the season, placing them two video games again within the Nationwide League wild-card hunt.