Giants Call Up Carson Whisenhunt After Landen Roupp Injury

The San Francisco Giants continue to adjust their pitching rotation due to injuries and strategic decisions, with top prospect Carson Whisenhunt set to start in Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Whisenhunt replaces Landen Roupp, who was placed on the Injured List following a knee injury, while Kai-Wei Teng was optioned to Triple-A, leaving one rotation spot still open. The Giants have gained some flexibility with Whisenhunt's start, allowing Logan Webb and Robbie Ray extra rest and an off day before the next scheduled start, which could be filled by a bullpen game or Trevor McDonald. Blade Tidwell, a favorite for a call-up, is sidelined with shoulder soreness, complicating rotation decisions. Whisenhunt's previous Major League appearances were mixed, with a 5.02 ERA and a 12:7 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 14.1 innings, and he faces a challenging Brewers lineup in this start. The Giants' rotation situation remains fluid as they seek to stabilize their pitching staff amid injuries and roster moves.