Jeff Samardzija

Jeff Samardzija (pec) making his 2018 debut for the Giants on Friday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija (pec) is making his first start of 2018 on Friday night versus the Los Angeles Angels.

What It Means:

Samardzija strained his pec in spring training and was placed on the DL to start the year. He made 1 rehab appearance, allowing 6 runs in 2 2/3 innings for High-A San Jose.

Our models project Samardzija for 5.4 strikeouts and 3.2 runs allowed in 6 and 2/3 innings pitched for 29.3 FanDuel points on Friday.