Giants Place Logan Webb on 15-Day IL with Knee Bursitis

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right knee bursitis, retroactive to Wednesday, following knee discomfort that forced him from his previous outing. The team recalled right-hander Trevor McDonald from Triple-A Sacramento to fill the roster spot.

Webb, who exited after allowing six runs over four innings in a 10-5 loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, marked the first time this season he failed to pitch five innings. The right-hander had managed every start prior without such issues, underscoring his reputation as one of baseball's most reliable pitchers. Since 2022, Webb has led Major League Baseball with 868 innings pitched, and this represents his first injured list stint during that span.

"I haven't missed a start in a long time, so it's eating at me a bit," Webb said. "But I think it's best for me. Best for the team. Best for the longevity of my career."

Giants manager Bob Melvin addressed the situation before Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. "It's a little bit more of a, I don't want to say day-to-day thing, but a little bit more of a, give it a few days and then see where he's at," Melvin...