Brandon Belt

Brandon Belt accepted a one year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the San Francisco Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Belt had a resurgent 2021 season for the Giants. In 97 games, Belt finished with a .274 batting average, 65 runs scored, 29 home runs, and 59 runs batted in.

Brandon Belt received a one-year qualifying offer from the San Francisco Giants which is for one-year at $18.4 million dollars.

Fantasy Impact

Prior to breaking his thumb on September 26th against the Rockies, Belt was having a terrific season hitting .274 with 29 home runs and 59 RBI.

The San Francisco Giants had dialogue during the season with Brandon Belt on a contract extension and hope to get a deal done during the offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Belt was huge for the Giants in their incredible regular season. He hit .274/.378/.597 with 29 homers in 97 games.

The prognosis on Brandon Belt is reportedly four weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Game 1 of the World Series is four weeks from Tuesday. That’s time for the bone to heal though, not a total return-to-function time. He’ll be re-evaluated week to week. This is a brutal loss for the Giants lineup right before the playoffs.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (thumb) underwent an X-ray on Monday, which revealed a fractured thumb.

Fantasy Impact

Belt exited Sunday’s game early after getting hit in the hand while attempting a bunt. H underwent X-rays on Monday, which revealed a fractured thumb. The Giants’ first baseman will continue to meet with doctors to develop a recovery plan and timetable for a return. Fantasy managers can move on from Belt in the final week of the season as he's expected to miss an extended amount of time. Tommy La Stella should see an uptick in playing time while Belt is sidelined.