McDonald Exit Rattles Giants Plans | San Francisco Giants News

Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald pulled himself out of his start early after feeling elbow discomfort during a slider, opting to avoid further injury. His outing came on the heels of a rough inning where he surrendered three runs, including a long homer, and struggled with control—walking and hitting two batters. Heat and humidity were cited as factors affecting his grip and effectiveness. At 5.12 ERA with 57 strikeouts and 35 walks, McDonald’s season has been a mixed bag, especially as the Giants use the second half to evaluate players for next year. With his future uncertain, the team isn’t waiting for MRI results—pitcher Tristan Beck is already headed to Kansas City, while medical staff assess McDonald’s next steps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b94831601accafa