SAN FRANCISCO — With 10% of the season now complete, the Giants are excited to welcome back veteran infielders Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria.
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Longoria is expected to join outfielder Mike Yastrzemski in an everyday role, but it’s unclear whether Kapler sees Belt as a fit against left-handed pitchers. Belt has historically been a regular starter for the Giants, but the early indication from the team’s first-year manager is he’ll platoon with the right-handed hitting Wilmer Flores at first base.