The San Francisco Giants received positive updates on Jung Hoo Lee and Rafael Devers amid concerns over their recent injuries. Lee rolled his ankle during a World Baseball Classic practice but is expected to continue playing without missing any games. Meanwhile, Devers, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, may rejoin the team’s spring training lineup soon.
Details on Player Conditions and Expected Timelines
According to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, Devers is making good progress and could be back in action early next week. Lee’s ankle injury, although sustained in practice, is not serious, and Giants officials conveyed that he will not be sidelined. Tony Vitello confirmed,
“Rafael Devers (hamstring) is doing well and could get back into the lineup early next week. Tony Vitello said the Giants were told that Jung Hoo Lee rolled his ankle during a WBC practice, but it’s fine, and he won’t miss any games.”
Roles and Expectations for the Giants’ Key Players
Both Lee and Devers are pivotal to the Giants’ lineup for the coming season. Devers, at 29 years old, is currently the team’s primary first baseman and brings significant offensive power. Lee, a 27-year-old Korean outfielder, is preparing for his third Major League Baseball season, where he is expected to hold a strong presence in the outfield. Their health and availability remain essential for the Giants’ ambitions this year.
Background on Devers’ Arrival and Previous Performance
Last season, the Giants acquired Devers from the Boston Red Sox to strengthen their infield. The trade followed tension with Boston, where Devers resisted shifting to first base, a position he claimed was not part of his initial understanding with the club. San Francisco’s openness about his role has seemingly resolved these issues. During 2025, Devers played a combined 163 games between Boston and San Francisco, finishing with a .252 batting average, a .479 on-base percentage, 153 hits, 35 home runs, and 109 RBIs.
Progress and Statistics for Jung Hoo Lee
Jung Hoo Lee showed improvement in the 2025 season compared to his 2024 debut campaign. He ended last year with a .266 batting average and a .327 on-base percentage, recording 149 hits, eight home runs, 55 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases, signaling his growing value to the Giants’ outfield defense and offense.
Rafael Devers (hamstring) is doing well and could get back into the lineup early next week. Tony Vitello said the Giants were told that Jung Hoo Lee rolled his ankle during a WBC practice but it’s fine and he won’t miss any games.
— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) March 6, 2026
