It feels like it’s been forever since Madison Bumgarner played for the San Francisco Giants, even if the Giants have only played 38 games in the post-Bumgarner era. The franchise icon has only appeared in four games with the Arizona Diamondbacks, yet the teary 2019 finale feels years ago.
And he’ll return on Saturday.
Bumgarner has been on the Injured List with back issues, and hasn’t pitched since Aug. 9. He missed the Diamondbacks first trip to Oracle Park, as well as the Chase Field series the two teams played last weekend.