SAN FRANCISCO — Casey Schmitt won’t be the Giants’ starting third baseman now that Matt Chapman is back from the injured list, but another starting opportunity awaits.
The Giants announced on Monday afternoon that Schmitt has been activated off the 10-day injured list after the infielder dealt with left hand inflammation for the last week-and-a-half. Schmitt will hit sixth and start at second base in his first game back, presumably beginning his time as San Francisco’s starting second baseman.
In a corresponding move, San Francisco optioned infielder Tyler Fitzgerald to Triple-A Sacramento. Additionally, catcher Logan Porter cleared waivers, elected free agency and re-signed a minor-league contract.
Before landing on the injured list himself, Schmitt played his way into the starting lineup by excelling in Chapman’s absence. In 14 games as Chapman’s replacement, Schmitt hit .375/.444/.646 with four homers and 12 RBIs before being plunked in the left hand by the Miami Marlins’ Calvin Faucher on June 25.
Schmitt, 26, played two rehab games with Triple-A Sacramento this weekend against the Reno Aces, going 1-for-5 with three walks.
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