Wilmer Flores Injury Update: When will 31-year-old San Francisco Giants infielder be back?

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is facing a stint on the injured list (IL) after the team announced that he is suffering from a foot contusion. The decision to place him on the IL was made ahead of the Giants’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, June 17.

Flores, a seasoned player in the Giants’ lineup, has become a reliable figure on all three bases. Since joining the franchise in 2020, he has showcased his defensive skills and contributed offensively, maintaining a batting average of .249/.322/.437 across 398 games.

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The 31-year-old infielder is expected to miss at least a week of action while recovering from his foot injury. He had been performing well this month, boasting a batting average of .385 over 26 at-bats. To fill Flores’ spot on the roster, the Giants have called up Triston Beck from Triple-A Sacramento.

The injury appears to have been caused by an incident during the series opener against the Dodgers. Despite fouling a ball off his foot, Flores managed to hit a two-run homer in the same at-bat before being forced to exit the game.

Flores has displayed impressive plate discipline, striking out in only 15.1% of his at-bats while earning walks at a rate of 9.1%. In the current season, he has maintained a batting average of .258 with seven home runs and 23 RBIs in 53 games, including 34 starts.

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The Giants have several options to fill the void left by Flores in the infield. Alongside Beck, players such as Thairo Estrada, J.D. Davis, and Lamonte Wade Jr. have been performing well. Additionally, veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford has been holding his own, with backup Casey Schmitt providing support.

As the Giants await Flores’ return, they will rely on the versatility and depth within their roster to continue their strong performance in the MLB season. Flores’ absence will undoubtedly be felt, but the team has capable players ready to step up and contribute in his absence.