Carson Whisenhunt leaves Giants start with trainer
Carson Whisenhunt left Monday's start against the Cincinnati Reds with a trainer after appearing to deal with an arm issue. The San Francisco Giants left-hander exited after 2 2/3 scoreless innings and 47 pitches, with an update expected after the game.
Key Takeaways
- Carson Whisenhunt left Monday's Giants start vs. the Reds accompanied by a trainer.
- He looked to be dealing with some sort of arm issue before departing.
- Whisenhunt threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts, one walk, and 47 pitches.
- San Francisco had built an early five-run lead before his exit at Oracle Park.
- NBC Sports reported a status update should come after the contest.
What happened to Carson Whisenhunt on Monday?
According to NBC Sports, Carson Whisenhunt left Monday's start against the Reds with a trainer. The report said he appeared to be dealing with some sort of arm issue.
The Giants starter is listed as San Francisco's No. 88 and was on the mound for the series opener versus Cincinnati. The early exit cut short a scoreless outing and put the focus on his postgame status.
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How was Carson Whisenhunt pitching before he left?
Whisenhunt lasted 2 2/3 innings and did not allow a run. He struck out three batters and issued only one walk while throwing 47 pitches.
NBC Sports noted he was staked to an early five-run lead before departing. That early cushion fits with FOX Sports highlighting first-inning RBI contributions from Jung Hoo Lee and Turner Hill against the Reds.
Before the game, McCovey Chronicles listed Whisenhunt as the Giants' starter opposite Reds right-hander Chase Burns at Oracle Park. He entered with a 7.03 ERA, a 5.65 FIP, and 23 strikeouts against 20 walks across 32 innings.
Why does Carson Whisenhunt's early exit matter?
An apparent arm issue for a starting pitcher is significant even when the line looks strong. Whisenhunt had been effective in this outing before the trainer visit, so the concern is health rather than performance in the moment.
His previous start, per McCovey Chronicles, came in an 8-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians last Tuesday, when he allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits with one strikeout and two walks in four innings. Monday's shorter, scoreless stint was a sharp contrast until the early departure.
Fantasy and roster managers will watch closely because NBC Sports said there should be an update on his status after the contest. Until that word arrives, the length and severity of the arm issue remain unknown.
What should fans watch for next?
The next confirmed step in the reporting is a postgame update on Carson Whisenhunt. No further injury diagnosis was detailed in the available reports beyond the apparent arm concern and the trainer-assisted exit.
Monday's matchup was Game 131 for San Francisco (52-78) against Cincinnati (62-69), scheduled for 6:45 p.m. PT at Oracle Park and carried regionally on NBC Sports Bay Area and nationally on Fox Sports 1, according to McCovey Chronicles. Whisenhunt's availability for his next turn will hinge on whatever the Giants announce after reviewing Monday night's exit.