When Stephen Vogt trotted out to Oracle Park’s leftfield for the top of the first inning of Tuesday night’s Giants-Braves game, he became the eighth different man already this season to start a game for San Francisco at the position. It’s a list that, as you can imagine given Vogt’s presence, is a decidedly sad one.
Preceding Vogt in left have been:
- Connor Joe (Rule 5 pick from the Dodgers, Opening Day starter; appeared in eight games and collected one hit in 15 at-bats before being sent back to Los Angeles)
- Yangervis Solarte (utility infielder signed to a minor league deal in mid-February; lasted 28 games and hit .