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| Veteran outfielder Dave Roberts was released by the San Francisco Giants Thursday, the San Jose Mercury News reports. |
Our View: Roberts became the victim of a crowded Giants outfield and was released to pursue opportunity elsewhere. Roberts' next team will be required to pay only $400,000 for his services, with the Giants responsible for the rest.
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| Dave Roberts went 2-for-4 and contributed the lone RBI in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Nationals. |
Our View: This was his second game back following his rehab from knee surgery, and could get more playing time following today's effort.
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| Dave Roberts was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. He was recovering from knee tendinitis. |
Our View: Roberts takes Ray Durham's roster spot. He'll be the Giants' fourth outfielder for now and the Giants are likely shopping the veteran as they move towards a younger lineup. He has appeared in just six games this season.
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| San Francisco outfielder Dave Roberts could return to the team as soon as Wednesday, according to SFGiants.com. |
Our View: Roberts will likely come back as a bench player as Fred Lewis, nine years Roberts' junior, has played relatively well in his absence. So while Roberts has the potential to give fantasy owners a few steals, monitor his playing time before rushing out there to pick him up.
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| Dave Roberts has swung the bat very well over his three rehab games at Triple-A Fresno, with a double, triple, home run and three RBI, according to the SF Chronicle. He could potentially return to the Giants sooner than the 45-to-60 at-bats manager Bruce Bochy estimated he would need. Bochy said, "I think he'll be a huge addition. With Dave's experience and ability to play left and center, his speed, his left-handed bat, it would be similar to getting a free agent because we really haven't had that all year. He has some weapons that can help us, whether it's coming off the bench or starting."
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Our View: He would provide a solid boost to the club when he returns. The Giants have lacked a left-handed hitter off the bench, hence leaving them vulnerable against right-handed setup men and closers.
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| Dave Roberts is expected to begin a Minor League injury rehabilitation assignment Monday, this according to the team website. Roberts will begin his work with the Giants' Triple-A affiliate in Fresno. Roberts was batting .118 (2-for-17) before being sidelined.
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Our View: Roberts is slowly working his way back from left knee surgery he underwent on April 12. Upon Roberts return he is not expected to unseat his replacement, Fred Lewis.
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| The San Francisco Chronicle reports that manager Bruce Bochy said outfielder Dave Roberts (knee surgery), who is nearing a minor-league rehab assignment, will need 45 to 50 at-bats before being activated to the 25-man roster. |
Our View: The best case scenario for Roberts is a return in late July, or two weeks after the All-Star break.
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| Dave Roberts, who is recovering from left knee surgery, could begin a minor league rehab assignment in about two weeks, according to the SF Chronicle. |
Our View: Manager Bruce Bochy also thinks that Roberts could be game ready by the third week of July.
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| Dave Roberts is hitting and running lightly as he recovers from left knee surgery, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. |
Our View: We'll be surprised if Roberts plays more than a handful of games for the Giants again. The club is looking to the future and a veteran like Roberts will probably be trade bait come late July.
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| Updating an earlier story, Giants OF Dave Roberts went under the knife on Saturday as doctors attempted to correct problems in his left knee, and reports indicate it will be 12 weeks before the veteran bat rejoins the lineup, according to the Associated Press. Team orthopedist Ken Akizuki worked on Roberts’ knee for 45 minutes yesterday to remove unwanted cartilage behind the left kneecap that was caused by arthritis and general wear and tear. |
Our View: The team reports there is no substantial damage or concern for the long term, but Roberts is 35-years of age and thus will need a bit longer to heal than others. Roberts will be be using crutches for the next 2 to 3 weeks and will begin light rehab exercising today.
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| As expected, Dave Roberts is likely to undergo surgery on his injured left knee, according to the Mercury News. Roberts said he will likely need surgery to repair extensive damage to his left knee, and it is going to take months, rather than weeks, to recover. Roberts added, "The training staff has done all it can to keep me on the field. But I'm back at Square One. The procedure will be more extensive than the typical scope. I'm a positive person. Hopefully things turn for us, the last few months of the season matter and I can be a part of it. It's pretty imminent I'll get something done." Fred Lewis should get the bulk of the playing time in left field while Roberts is out, but Rajai Davis, Dan Ortmeier and Clay Timpner should see time as well.
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| Dave Roberts was placed on the DL due to his left knee injury, and he may need surgery, according to the SF Chronicle. His left knee has been reportedly bothering him for weeks, and now surgery is being considered, Manager Bochy commented. Fred Lewis should get the bulk of the playing time in left field while Roberts is out, but Rajai Davis, Dan Ortmeier and Clay Timpner should see time as well. |
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| The Giants placed Dave Roberts on the DL Tuesday with a left knee injury. The team recalled Clay Timpner from Triple-A Fresno. Fred Lewis should get the bulk of the playing time in left field while Roberts is out, but Rajai Davis, Dan Ortmeier and Timpner should see time, as well. |
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| Dave Roberts will not be in the outfield for Wednesday's game with the Dodgers, according to MLB.com. He has been battling a sore left knee and struck out in his final two at-bats on Tuesday. |
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| Dave Roberts said he expects to have more freedom to swipe bases this season, now that Barry Bonds is out of the picture, according to the Contra Costa Times. "The way it played out (in 2007)... " said Roberts. "It was pretty clear we wanted him to get his at-bats. We weren't scoring runs early in the season, and he was our best chance. We had to put the brakes on so he could get his opportunities." Roberts stole just 31 bases in 2007 after stealing 49 in 2006, and we may see a boost this season. |
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| Dave Roberts is still nursing a bruised right knee after a collision at the plate Thursday, the AP reports. He was able to pinch hit Saturday, drawing a bases-loaded walk in the seventh. The Giants think Roberts will be ready to play in one of the doubleheader games Monday. |
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| The knee injury that Dave Roberts sustained Thursday doesn't appear to be serious enough to force a trip to the disabled list. In fact, he might be able to pinch-hit this weekend, according to the Contra Costa Times. "The next couple of days, against left-handers, I'll probably use him off the bench," manager Bruce Bochy said. While he might get into the mix in the next couple of days, he may not be inclined to test the joint out by trying to steal any bases. |
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| X-rays on Dave Roberts' right knee were negative, but he'll undergo an MRI today to determine if he needs to go on the disabled list, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. More details should be known this afternoon. |
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| Dave Roberts left Thursday's game in the second inning with contusions on both knees. Roberts sustained the injuries while attempting to score from third base on a double steal when he slid awkwardly into catcher Jesus Flores, according to SportsTicker. It's not clear how severely he is injured. |
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| Dave Roberts was held out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Monday as he recovered from a bout of food poisoning that began early Sunday and lasted most of the day, according to the AP. He lost four pounds and the Giants wanted to make sure he regained his strength before he gets back on the field, probably Tuesday night. |
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| The Giants were without Dave Roberts on Sunday. The Associated Press reports he was scratched from the starting lineup because of food poisoning. Fantasy owners should consider Roberts day-to-day and expect him to play most of the games next week. |
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| Dave Roberts came off the disabled list and started Saturday against Oakland, the Giants official site reports. He's coming back from a left elbow injury. He'll be needed to play a lot right away, with Fred Lewis (oblique) going on the DL Saturday. "The first month of the season, I was dealing with this elbow," Roberts said. "Now I feel 100 times better than before." |
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| Dave Roberts went 0-for-4 and played seven innings Thursday night in his first rehab game for Triple-A Fresno at Las Vegas, according to the AP. He was to play seven again Friday night, then nine Saturday and an easy day Sunday before getting activated Monday to face the Blue Jays if all continues to go well. |
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| Dave Roberts, on the DL as he recovers from elbow surgery, will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Fresno today, and he's scheduled to join the Giants on Friday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He has been sidelined since May 9. |
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| Dave Roberts could be back in the lineup for the weekend series against the A's. Roberts is coming back from left elbow surgery. "He was throwing free and easy," manager Bruce Bochy said in the AP. "It's time for him to start his rehab." |
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| Dave Roberts, recovering from elbow surgery two weeks ago, could begin some light throwing as soon as Sunday or perhaps Tuesday following the team's day off Monday, the AP reports. "He's doing well. He's hitting," athletic trainer Dave Groeschner said. |
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| Dave Roberts, who is recovering from surgery to remove bone spurs from his elbow, did some work in the outfield, taking ground balls and shagging flies, and also did some bunting during batting practice followed by sprints in the outfield on Wednesday, according to the AP. Throwing will be the last step, and trainer Dave Groeschner will re-evaluate how Roberts feels Friday following the team's off day Thursday. |
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| Dave Roberts, who is recovering from surgery on May 11 to remove bone chips and spurs in his left elbow, did baseball activities for the first time on Monday, according to the AP. He shagged some balls and took some light swings in the air without a ball. Throwing will be among the last steps in his rehab. "It's coming along," Roberts said. "It's encouraging." |
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| Dave Roberts did some running before the game and is continuing to work to gain strength and improve range of motion in his elbow. Roberts had surgery on the elbow on May 11 to remove bone chips, according to the AP. He hopes to resume baseball-related activities in about a week. |
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| Dave Roberts underwent successful surgery yesterday to remove bone spurs from his left elbow, according to the Contra Costa Times. He probably won't return until late June. "We'll obviously try to push for sooner, but six weeks is a reasonable goal," trainer Dave Groeschner said. |
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| Dave Roberts has opted to undergo surgery to remove bone spurs from his ailing left elbow, according to the AP. He could have the procedure performed as soon as Friday or Monday. It likely will take him about a month to recover. |
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| Dave Roberts is likely headed to the disabled list with bone spurs in his left elbow, an injury that might require surgery, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "It's aggravating, irritating, whatever adjective you want to use, every time I throw," he said. "Same thing when I swing the bat. It's a constant, violent snapping of the elbow. My range of motion is not there." Manager Bruce Bochy had been hoping that Roberts would return to the lineup today. |
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| Dave Roberts, who has missed the last two games with an inflamed left elbow, hopes to return to the lineup tonight, but nothing is set in stone, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "It's starting to affect how I swing the bat," Roberts said. "I could play with it, but we're looking at the big picture." |
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| Dave Roberts missed his second straight game on Monday with an inflamed left elbow, according to the AP. The injury is on his throwing arm, making it painful not only to throw but also to hit. He plans to be back in the lineup Tuesday night. "I can't get a handle on this thing," said Roberts. "There's a lot of inflammation in there. I thought a couple of days would work. I could play with it but we're looking at the big picture. I'm compromising on the field and I don't want to do that." He will continue to undergo treatment. |
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| Dave Roberts returned to the lineup on Tuesday after nursing an inflamed left elbow on his throwing arm, according to the AP. "It's not as sharp (pain)," said Roberts, who tested his elbow by simulating the throwing motion. He will continue to undergo treatment on the elbow as a precaution. |
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| Dave Roberts was back in the lineup on Thursday, one day after sitting due to food poisoning. He went 2-for-4 and stole his fifth base of the season. |
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| Dave Roberts was scratched from the lineup Wednesday due to food poisoning, the AP reports. Todd Linden took his place in the lineup. |
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| Dave Roberts had an MRI on his right shoulder Monday, a day after he crashed into the outfield wall at Oakland, the Contra Costa Times reports. Test results showed no structural damage. Roberts was in the lineup for Tuesday's opener and went 1-for-4. |
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| Dave Roberts returned to action on Monday. He had been out of action with a sprained ligament in his right clavicle area, but he reported no problems after the game, according to the AP. |
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| Dave Roberts probably won't get back into spring game action until at least Sunday, according to the Contra Costa Times. He's dealing with a sore chest, though the problem appears to be minor. |
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| Dave Roberts missed Thursday's game with a sore chest, though he says he would have played had it been a regular-season game, the San Jose Mercury News reports. |
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| Dave Roberts was scratched with a sore collarbone on Friday against the Rockies, according to the AP. He is scheduled to play on Saturday. |
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| New Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that leadoff hitter Dave Roberts will have the green light to run this season, according to the Contra Costa Times. "If he can get a good jump, he's going," said Bochy. "We've talked about it, and we don't want to get away from our strengths." Bochy managed Roberts the last two seasons with the Padres, and Roberts snagged 49 bags last year. |
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| The Giants signed Dave Roberts to a three-year contract. The deal is reportedly worth $18 million. Roberts should start in left field assuming Barry Bonds does not return to San Francisco. |
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| After apparently narrowing his choices to the Brewers and Giants, Dave Roberts reportedly is set to sign with San Francisco, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. He's expected to sign a three-year deal with the team. |
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| The Giants have negotiated with Dave Roberts' agent, according to the Contra Costa Times. Roberts played for new Giants manager Bruce Bochy in San Diego last season, where he hit a career high .293 with 49 steals. |
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| The Braves are interested in Dave Roberts, but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Roberts may command a bigger, longer deal than the team can stomach. Roberts is reportedly in line for a three-year deal worth $5 million annually. |
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| The Padres have told Dave Roberts that they would like to re-sign him, but that adding a power bat to their lineup is a higher priority, according to the Union-Tribune. "The No. 1 priority for us is getting a middle-of-the-order bat," GM Kevin Towers said. "We need to go out and exhaust all the options to try to do that." Roberts had the best season of his career this past year, hitting .293 with a .360 on-base percentage to go along with 49 steals. |
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| The Rockies have begun a serious run at free agent outfielder Dave Roberts, according to the Denver Post. "Of course Dave has interest in Colorado. And I told them that. He likes the direction they are going," agent John Boggs said. "He's not going to just wait around (for San Diego)." Roberts stole 49 bases last season and hit .293 with a .360 on-base percentage. |
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| Dave Roberts hasn't played the last two nights, in part because the Padres have faced left-handed starters and in part because he's batting just .197 in September. San Diego is expected to face right-handed opponents for the rest of the regular season, so Roberts will probably be used regularly for the final week. |
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