Buster Posey (back) a late scratch for the Giants on Saturday
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has been scratched for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
What It Means:
Posey is reportedly dealing with back stiffness. Nick Hundley will handle catching duties while Pablo Sandoval enters the lineup as the designated hitter in Posey's place.
Posey has averaged 8.6 FanDuel points per game to open the 2018 season.
Source:
Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic
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