ST. LOUIS — The Giants remain optimistic that Johnny Cueto will take the mound for the team before the end of the 2019 season.
Debuting against the Dodgers this weekend, however, is now out of the question.
Manager Bruce Bochy revealed Tuesday that Cueto is dealing with back tightness that will force him to push back his first start of the year. Cueto was lined up to pitch in Los Angeles this weekend, but he will now throw a bullpen at Dodger Stadium before the Giants determine when he might start.
“It’s frustrating,” Cueto said through Spanish-language translator Erwin Higueros.