Mitch Haniger

San Francisco Giants skipper said outfielder Mitch Haniger likely won't be ready for Opening Day due to an oblique injury.

Fantasy Impact

Haniger was shut down on March 11 with an oblique injury and has registered just 10 spring at-bats as a result. Injuries have ravaged the former Mariner over the last three seasons as he has played in just 277 of a possible 546 games over the last four seasons. He posted a .246 average with 11 homers, and a .737 OPS across 57 games with Seattle in 2022.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain after being a late scratch from the starting lineup on March 10.

Fantasy Impact

Haniger's shutdown timetable after the diagnosis was five-to-seven days as he should return to baseball activities this week. The 32-year-old has been decimated by injuries in recent seasons and appeared in just 57 games last season. He still managed a .246 average with 11 homers and a .737 OPS -- along with a 113 wRC+ that represents 13% above league average -- in that time. He will split time between right field and designated hitter duties in his first season with the Giants in 2023.

Mitch Haniger was scratched from the starting lineup Friday.

Fantasy Impact

There is no info as of yet as to why he was scratched, but this is obviously not great news. The 32-year-old played in just 57 games in 2022 and has had issues staying healthy throughout his career. More information on his status should come sooner or later.

Mitch Haniger signs a three-year, $43.5 million deal with the San Francisco Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Haniger has had his ups and downs and has dealt with injuries over the last couple years. He did mash 39 home runs in 2021 but managed just 247 plate appearances in 2022. With the rumors of Judge and Correa, the Giants appear to be beefing up the lineup.

The Red Sox and Rangers are among the most serious suitors for free agent OF Mitch Haniger.

Fantasy Impact

Haniger was also connected to the Angels and Dodgers, so he certainly won't have trouble finding a new home this offseason. He crushed 39 home runs in the 2021 season, but played just 57 games this past season battling multiple injuries. That has been the only huge knock on Haniger is staying on the field, but he has been consistently solid at the plate when healthy.