SF Giants recap and notes

Whisenhunt is slated to start Wednesday’s game against the Cubs at Oracle Park.

Optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Aug. 12 after turning in a 5.02 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB in 14.1 innings through his first three MLB starts, Whisenhunt received a call back to the Giants less than two weeks later when an injury to Landen Roupp (knee) reopened a spot in the rotation. Whisenhunt took the hill Friday in Milwaukee and kept the Brewers off the board through the first three frames, but he struggled in his second turn through the batting order and was ultimately tagged for two earned runs on four hits, two walks and one hit batsman across four innings before being lifted from the contest. Despite Whisenhunt’s poor numbers in the big leagues to date, he’ll receive at least one more start while the Giants are short on quality alternatives at Triple-A to replace him in the rotation.

Adames went 2-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Brewers.

Adames singled to center field in the sixth and subsequently stole second base. The shortstop added another single in the eighth, marking his second multi-hit performance in the Giants‘ three-game series in Milwaukee. Adames’ recent success is an encouraging sign, as he has struggled to stay consistent throughout August, slashing .160/.269/.383 with 13 runs scored, eight RBI, six homers, three stolen bases and a 30.1 percent strikeout rate across 93 plate appearances in 21 games.

Matos went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Brewers.

Matos launched a two-run homer to left-center field in the second inning, giving the Giants an early 2-0 lead. The 23-year-old outfielder added a single in the ninth before coming around to score the go-ahead run. He’s been on fire since being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, going 8-for-15 with five runs scored, two home runs, two doubles, two stolen bases and a triple over his last four appearances. Overall, Matos is slashing .209/.255/.450 with 18 runs scored, 16 RBI, seven homers and four stolen bases across 137 plate appearances this season.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Brewers.

Chapman doubled in the ninth inning before coming around to score the game-tying run. In two outings since returning from a minimum stay on the 10-day injured list due to right hand inflammation, the third baseman has tallied two runs scored, two walks, a double and a stolen base across nine plate appearances. Overall, he’s slashing .227/.337/.420 with 55 runs scored, 44 RBI, 16 home runs, 16 doubles and eight stolen bases in 412 plate appearances this season.