Patrick Bailey

Patrick Bailey is absent from the lineup for the San Francisco Giants against the Washington Nationals Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Bailey will take a seat for manager Bob Melvin Wednesday, with Tom Murphy filling in behind the plate at catcher and batting sixth against the Nationals.

Patrick Bailey is out of the lineup for the San Francisco Giants against the San Diego Padres Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Bailey will receive the night off for routine rest, with Tom Murphy filling in behind the plate at catcher and batting eighth against the Padres for manager Bob Melvin Saturday.

Bailey, showing signs of emerging power, launched his first home run of the season, contributing significantly to the Giants' offense with 2 hits and an RBI over 3 at-bats.

Fantasy Impact

This outing not only highlighted his potential for power but also bolstered his season batting average to an impressive .375. With a season wOBA of .434 and a BABIP of .500 through 5 games, Bailey is making a strong case for increased fantasy relevance if he can maintain his hot start.

Giants catcher Patrick Bailey is back in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Bailey sat out Monday's series-opening loss but will return to take on opener Ryan Brasier on Tuesday. A glove-first backstop, Bailey hit .233 with seven homers in 77 games as a rookie in the 2023 season.

Patrick Bailey is out of the lineup for the San Francisco Giants against the San Diego Padres Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact

Bailey will sit out after starting the first two games of the series behind the plate, with Tom Murphy filling in at catcher and batting eighth against the Padres for manager Bob Melvin Saturday night.