SAN FRANCISCO -- A year ago, the Giants lost a young, homegrown outfielder to a brutal fall on the bullpen mound alongside left field. In the first inning Friday, they nearly lost a young, homegrown outfielder to a brutal fall on the bullpen mound alongside right field.
Steven Duggar went down hard while trying to catch a pop-up, reminding the Giants that there's some urgency to discussions about moving the bullpens and possibly cutting into Triples Alley. Duggar appeared shaken for a few minutes but ultimately was fine.
"It is dangerous," manager Bruce Bochy said. "These guys are focused on catching the ball.