Official Site of the Giants · Aug 19, 2016
Cain hits DL (back) for 3rd time this season
MLB Now breaks down Bruce Bochy's decision to leave in Matt Cain for the 5th inning of a tough loss to the PiratesGiants right-hander Matt Cain is back on the disabled list for the third time this season, the team announced Thursday.
Cain, 31, was placed on the 15-day DL with a lower back strain, and the club activated reliever Cory Gearrin. Cain first landed on the DL at the end of May after he strained his right hamstring, then returned to the DL after just one start in June when he reaggravated the injury.