Giants place Blake Snell on injured list, welcome back Michael Conforto
- San Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell placed on 15-day injured list due to left groin strain.
- Outfielder Michael Conforto activated by Giants following Snell's placement on the injured list.
- Snell's injury highlights the team's need for depth in their pitching rotation.
San Francisco Giants player Blake Snell got hurt during a game against the New York Yankees. He hurt his left groin and had to go on the injured list for 15 days. Another player, Michael Conforto, will take his spot on the team. Conforto was also out earlier because of a hamstring injury. He has been doing well this season, hitting .280 with seven home runs and 20 RBIs. Blake Snell, who has won the Cy Young Award twice, had to leave the game when the score was 1-1 with the bases loaded. This isn't the first time he's been injured this year. He had a similar problem before and had to take a break for a month. Since joining the Giants, Snell hasn't been performing well. He has lost three games and has a high ERA of 9.51. He used to play for San Diego and won the Cy Young Award in 2023. The Giants, the team Snell plays for, have lost four games in a row. This is their longest losing streak this season.