Casey Schmitt Placed On IL With Torn Meniscus
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Giants infielder/outfielder Casey Schmitt has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a torn meniscus in his left knee, sustained during a game against Milwaukee.
- Osleivis Basabe has been called up to fill Schmitt’s roster spot, utilizing one of the Giants' existing 40-man roster vacancies without requiring additional moves.
- Schmitt was having a breakout season with a career-best .271/.301/.483 batting line and 21 home runs, but the injury likely ends his 2024 campaign and removes him as a potential trade asset.
- Basabe, a 25-year-old utility player with prior MLB experience with the Rays, has been performing at Triple-A Sacramento with a .268/.344/.388 line and offers defensive versatility across the infield.
- With Matt Chapman expected back soon and Luis Arraez likely to be traded, Christian Koss and Basabe could see increased playing time at third base and middle infield positions.
