Giants Place Patrick Bailey on Injured List

The San Francisco Giants have placed catcher Patrick Bailey on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right oblique, a significant loss for the team as he is considered the best defensive catcher in the league. Curt Casali has stepped in as the starting catcher, having performed well in recent games, while Jakson Reetz has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to serve as his backup. Bailey's offensive performance had declined leading up to his injury, as he struggled after the All-Star break, hitting only .233. The Giants are also considering adding veteran catcher Elías Díaz, who was recently released by the Rockies, to bolster their roster as they push for a playoff spot. Despite his recent slump, Bailey's defensive skills are missed, and the Giants hope to quickly regain his contributions when he returns from injury. The team currently trails the Braves by 3.5 games for the National League's last playoff position.