The San Francisco Giants will be without one of their top offensive threats, as third baseman Evan Longoria has been diagnosed with a fractured fifth metacarpal after being hit by a pitch on the left hand in Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins.
Glenn Sattell of MLB.com reported the news.
Longoria is in the midst of his first season with the Giants following an offseason trade from the Tampa Bay Rays, and he is currently hitting .246 with 10 home runs and (a team-leading) 34 RBI.