NL West Notes: Devers, Bader, Song

The Giants are in turmoil this spring. The club released a handful of injury updates on a few notable names on Saturday. The highest profile player on the list was Rafael Deverswho is struggling with a left hamstring injury. The slugger will be sidelined for the next two to four days, as relayed by multiple reporters including Maria Guardado of MLB.com.

Devers has prepared for three Spring Training games so far. He last played against the Rockies on Thursday. Every Devers appearance this spring has been at first base. The position was a point of contention with his former team, but he enters his first full season with San Francisco as the top option at cold corner.

Harrison Bader won’t strike for the next two days as he recovers from a right thumb contusion. The outfielder was removed from the game after one at bat on Friday due to the injury. Assuming he returns to full health, Bader will lock down the center field for the Giants.

Drew Gilbert works by impingement of the left shoulder. The problem will keep him from throwing for the next five to seven days. Gilbert’s absence could impact the race for the fourth outfielder spot. Luis Matos has had decent stints with the Giants over the past three seasons, but he is being pressured by Gilbert for a spot on the bench. Will Brennanand non-roster invitee Jared Olivajust to name a few.

In the bullpen, Erik Molenaar And Joel Peguero both are making good progress. Miller suffers from a tight feeling in the lower back. He’s pitching from flat ground for now, with the expectation that he’ll be back on the mound in a few days. Peguero is struggling with hamstring problems. He completed a live bullpen and is expected to return to Spring Training games next week.

Elsewhere in the division, the Padres are looking to expand Sung-Mun song‘s versatility. The infielder played first base, second base and third base during his nine-year KBO career. San Diego is expected to work him out at shortstop and in left field, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. Despite never playing either position as a professional, the Padres are confident Song will snap them up quickly. “We just have to get him on the practice field to do those things” said Stammen. “And then we can put him in a game.”