LOS ANGELES -- For at least one day next week and likely more, the Giants will face the chilling reality of shortstop Brandon Crawford's unavailability.
Manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that Crawford will go on paternity leave Monday to be present as his wife, Jalynne, gives birth to the couple's fourth child.
Bochy said Saturday that he had not yet discussed the subject with Crawford, who isn't expected to be gone for more than a few days. However, the Giants have weathered the absences of first baseman Brandon Belt, second baseman Joe Panik and third baseman Evan Longoria due to injuries.