Blade Tidwell

The Giants placed RHP Blade Tidwell on the 15-day injured list with a UCL sprain.

Fantasy Impact

Tidwell told reporters that initial imaging revealed a high-grade UCL sprain. It is possible he could require surgery.

Blade Tidwell is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Tidwell left Monday's game in the fourth inning due to elbow discomfort.

Blade Tidwell allowed two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four over 6 2/3 innings in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Tidwell has provided mixed results of late, allowing less than three earned runs in two of his last four trips to the mound. The right-hander remains one of many inconsistent arms in the Giants rotation for manager Tony Vitello, posting a 4.56 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with a 1-2 record and 7.1 K/9 ratio through 16 appearances.

Blade Tidwell allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two over four innings in Wednesday’s win over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Tidwell has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing four earned runs or more in three of his last five trips to the mound. The right-hander remains another inconsistent option in the Giants rotation for manager Tony Vitello, posting a 4.82 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with an 0-2 record and 7.3 K/9 ratio through 15 appearances.

Blade Tidwell allowed two earned runs on two hits and five walks while striking out five over five innings in Thursday's loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Tidwell continues a steady stretch on the mound of late, allowing two earned runs or less in four of his last six contests. The right-hander remains another inconsistent option in an underperforming Giants rotation for manager Tony Vitello, posting a 4.43 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with an 0-2 record and 7.6 K/9 ratio across 14 appearances.