San Francisco Giants outfielder Wade Meckler (neck, concussion) has been diagnosed with a mild neck strain and a concussion, per the team. The news comes after he was re-evaluated by team doctors earlier on Monday. The 25-year-old picked up the injuries over the weekend, exiting San Francisco's Cactus League contest with the Chicago Cubs in the first inning. Meckler will sit out for the next seven days. It's unfortunate news for him, as he was vying for a reserve spot in the Giants' outfield. In 19 spring training at-bats, the lefty has five hits (.263) -- all singles -- and notched one theft, one RBI, and one run scored.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Wade Meckler (undisclosed) exited Sunday's contest with an undisclosed injury. Meckler was removed in the opening frame of the contest. He grounded out in his lone at-bat. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team did not provide an update on his injury after the game. Meckler made his MLB debut in 2023 and held a .232/.328/.250 slash line with two doubles and a 4:6 BB:K ratio across 20 contests. Last summer, he battled a wrist injury which kept him sidelined through most of the first half of the campaign. When he did return, he spent most of his time with Triple-A Sacramento. Across 44 games, he posted a .288/.357/.508 line with eight home runs and three stolen bases. When healthy, he will likely return to Triple-A.
Wade Meckler Back In Two-Hole In Second Big-League Game
San Francisco Giants rookie outfielder Wade Meckler is starting in center field and hitting second on Tuesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Zack Littell. Meckler made his big-league debut on Monday and finished 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts, so he'll still be looking for his first major-league hit on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was an eighth-round selection just last year, but he's already listed as the team's No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Meckler tore it up at three different minor-league levels this year to earn his first big-league call-up, and he should continue to see regular playing time in the Giants outfield, at least until Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) returns from the injured list.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Wade Meckler has been promoted to the big leagues. The 23-year-old prospect has made three stops through the minor leagues en route to San Francisco. Most recently, he hit .400 with a homer in just 10 games at the Triple-A level. He began the season at High-A but has raked his way to the big leagues. An eighth-round pick in 2020, Meckler's plate discipline appears to be a strength. He struck out only five times versus eight walks at Triple-A where he walked in 24.2% of the 33 plate appearances he had at that level. He'll join a crowded Giants outfield but should see solid playing time versus right-handed pitching.
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