Hello and happy Wednesday.
The San Francisco Giants had a presumed starting rotation when they entered Spring Training: Kevin Gausman, Johnny Cueto, Anthony DeSclafani, Aaron Sanchez, and Alex Wood.
Then Wood suffered a physical setback with his back, and Logan Webb stole the show at Spring Training, and suddenly the rotation looked different.
But now Wood is about ready to return. He pitched on Tuesday for the San Francisco By Way of Sacramento Alternate Site Giant River Cats (that’s the official team name, buy some merch), and seems to be healthy. Manager Gabe Kapler has been transparent that Wood will return to the active roster soon, and that the Giants view him as a starter.