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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Manager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants walks to the dugout against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants continued their series with the Chicago Cubs at Oracle Park.
They lost by a score of 6-1.
On Sunday afternoon, the Giants will look to avoid getting swept.
Injured SF Giants Player Making $10 Million
GettyTyler Mahle #54 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Oracle Park on May 10, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Ahead of their series with the Cubs, the Giants announced an update on Tyler Mahle.
He has been out of action since May 26.
MLB.com wrote (on June 12): “Threw a simulated game on June 9. Scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on June 14.
According to the site, he still supposed to return in June.
GettyTyler Mahle #54 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the New York Mets in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on April 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
It’s worth noting that the Giants are paying Mahle a lot of money this season.
He is making $10 million for 2026 (and will become a free agent over the offseason).
Jon Heyman of The New York Post wrote (on January 1): “Tyler Mahle Giants deal: $10M guaranteed.”
Tyler Mahle Giants deal: $10M guaranteed.
Mahle has gone 1-7 with a 6.04 ERA in 11 games this season.
Looking At Mahle
GettyTyler Mahle #54 of the San Francisco Giants delivers a first inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 20, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mahle was picked in the 7th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
He spent the first 5.5 seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Reds.
Following the Reds, Mahle had stops with the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers (before the Giants).
GettyTyler Mahle #30 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the first inning in the game against the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park on July 02, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Over 153 career games, Mahle has gone 40-53 with a 4.21 ERA.
He has spent part of 10 seasons in the MLB.
SF Giants Right Now
GettyManager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants walks to the mound during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 01, 2026 in San Diego, California.
The Giants are currently the fourth-place team in the National League West with a 28-43 record in 71 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 13-20 in 33 games at home).
Following the Cubs, the Giants will visit the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Truist Park.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar