LOS ANGELES–Days after losing third baseman Evan Longoria to a fractured pinky, the Giants are preparing to play without another infielder.
Shortstop Brandon Crawford will miss a handful of games this week, but his upcoming absence is an occasion worth celebrating.
Crawford and his wife Jalynne will welcome their fourth child to the family this week, so the Giants will place the three-time Gold Glover on the paternity list Monday.
Manager Bruce Bochy said the club has not finalized plans to add Crawford’s temporary replacement, but infielder Kelby Tomlinson will likely be promoted from Triple-A Sacramento.