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Giants Place Logan Webb on IL, Recall McDonald.

5/10/2026

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Summary

Webb Injured

The San Francisco Giants placed Logan Webb on the 15-day list retroactive to May 6 for bursitis.
Webb pitched four innings May 5, surrendering six runs in a 10-5 loss to the Padres.
Giants recalled Trevor McDonald, who threw seven innings, allowing one run, two hits in a win against the Padres.
Webb can return on May 21, with Tony Vitello noting the move protects his health and $90 million contract signed in April 2023.

Summary

Giants Promote Porter

Giants announced roster moves on social media hours before hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oracle Park.
The moves recalled right-hander Trevor McDonald and promoted 24-year-old catcher Logan Porter from Triple-A Sacramento, giving the Giants depth behind the plate for the first time.
Pitcher Webb entered the season with a 5.06 ERA and a 2-4 record over eight starts.
The club hopes Webb’s knee bursitis heals before Memorial Day.

History

Historical Context

Barry Bonds’ five-year, $90 million deal in January 2002 signaled the Giants’ move toward blockbuster payrolls, a strategy that persisted through high-salary seasons like Bonds’ $22 million 2005 year and the team’s 2002 World Series run. Today, that same financial muscle underpins decisions such as placing pitcher Logan Webb on the 15-day injured list to protect his health.

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Webb Injured

The San Francisco Giants placed Logan Webb on the 15-day list retroactive to May 6 for bursitis.
Webb pitched four innings May 5, surrendering six runs in a 10-5 loss to the Padres.
Giants recalled Trevor McDonald, who threw seven innings, allowing one run, two hits in a win against the Padres.
Webb can return on May 21, with Tony Vitello noting the move protects his health and $90 million contract signed in April 2023.

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