The desperate rush to find an adequate replacement for LaMonte Wade Jr., who injured his hamstring on Monday, has led some Giants fans to call for the return of former team lightning rod Brandon Belt. However, some well-connected San Francisco media members don’t quite seem as convinced.
The conversation really kicked off after the Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly mentioned the former first baseman on Monday, both on social media and in a story after the game, as a potential option for the Giants while Wade heals up. It wasn’t exactly the most serious consideration of the 36-year-old within the context of the article.