In 2018, he had hip surgery to repair a torn labrum. He sustained his horrific ankle injury in 2011, and he bounced back in 2012 by winning the league MVP award and the batting title. “I think the most important thing we can do with Buster right now is just check in with him on a daily basis and just get a feel for how he’s recovering from the thumb issue,” Kapler said. The new rule, 7.13, states 'a runner attempting to score may not deviate from his direct pathway to the platein order to initiate contact with the catcher (or other player covering home plate).' A. He never used his injuries as an excuse for poor play.
BUSTER POSEY INJURY FULL
It’s unclear when Posey might be ready to return to the starting lineup and catch a full nine innings, but the Giants appear reluctant to place the All-Star on the injured list and are holding out hope he can help the club off the bench soon. Kapler indicated Posey’s status for Tuesday’s game remains uncertain, but the Giants hope that pregame treatment will make him available off the bench as a pinch-hitter. “We have to stay in touch with Buster on this and understand that this, like all injury situations and recoveries, can take various twists and turns.” “Every day (Posey) is getting a tiny bit better and this is something that we just have to monitor,” Kapler said. X-Rays were negative and Posey was diagnosed with a left thumb contusion, but Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Posey is still feeling sore on Tuesday.īackup Curt Casali started Monday’s game against the Cardinals and the Giants will have Chadwick Tromp, who was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, behind the plate to catch starter Johnny Cueto on Tuesday. SAN FRANCISCO - Buster Posey will miss his second consecutive start as the Giants’ catcher deals with a thumb injury that forced him to exit Sunday’s game against the Diamondbacks early.Īfter a foul ball from Arizona pinch-hitter Daulton Varsho struck Posey’s thumb awkwardly on his glove hand, he remained in the game for one more pitch before leaving the game.
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