Jeff Samardzija Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 240 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/23/1985 (39)
- Experience
- 12
- College
- Notre Dame
Jeff Samardzija Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Jeff Samardzija News
San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) was activated off of the injured list Friday and will start the second game of the doubleheader versus San Diego. Samardzija has not been on the mound since Aug. 7, having been hit hard in his three starts to the tune of a 9.88 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. In addition to likely having something of a pitch count, Samardzija will also be tasked with quelling a Padres offense that enters play Friday fourth in the Majors in OPS (.801), severely capping any fantasy intrigue that the veteran may have had. With a strong performance, he could be up for consideration to make a start in the postseason, should the Giants advance.
San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) is up for consideration to return Friday against San Diego when the clubs play a doubleheader. Samardzija has not appeared for the Giants since Aug. 7 due to a right shoulder impingement, having allowed 16 runs (15 earned) in 13 frames over his first three starts this year. While its unlikely that Samardzija would be stretched out far enough to garner much fantasy intrigue in his first start back, a return in the regular season could increase his DFS appeal come postseason time, if the Giants make it that far. Set for free agency after this year, Samardzija is something of a wild card draft target ahead of 2021.
San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija and left-hander Drew Smyly are both in line to work three innings during a simulated game Saturday. Samardzija landed on the IL on Aug. 8 due to an impingement in his right shoulder, while Smyly has been out since Aug. 2 with a strained finger on his left hand. The first three starts of the season went sideways for Samardzija, who yielded 16 runs (15 earned) in 13 frames; Smyly has been much more effective, having amassed 11 strikeouts in 8 innings. How the clubs rotation will shake out when both return remains to be seen, but working a sim game is an indication that both are nearing activation.