Michael Morse, who has not played since he sustained a concussion while knocking heads with Jeff Samardzija during the Nationals-Giants brawl on Memorial Day, might not return this year.
Manager Bruce Bochy said Morse has gone home to Florida to continue his recovery. Morse said as recently as late June he still had symptoms.
Bochy did not sound encouraged when asked if the Giants might see Morse when rosters expand in September.
"I haven't talked to Michael in a while," Bochy said. "He decided to go back and spend time relaxing with his family.