Crawford went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 6-0 loss to the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford seems to be taking advantage of the larger bases -- he's up three steals in 20 contests, a pace that would allow him to challenge his career-high 11 thefts from 2021. The shortstop will need to get on base at a higher clip to keep it up, as he's slashing a meager .159/.237/.304 with three home runs, nine RBI and five runs scored over 76 plate appearances.

Crawford isn't in the Giants' lineup for Wednesday's game against St. Louis, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Steven Matz starting for the Cardinals on Wednesday, Crawford and his .413 OPS against left-handers will take a seat. Thairo Estrada will take over at shortstop, allowing David Villar to start at second base and bat eighth.

Crawford is out of the lineup for Monday's opener against the Cardinals, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford has been getting nights off against left-hander often in 2023 and Monday won't be an exception with Jordan Montgomery on the hill for the Cardinals on Monday. Thairo Estrada will handle shortstop duties in Crawford's absence.

Crawford went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford has bounced back from an 0-for-14 slump by hitting safely in each of the last two games. The shortstop still has a meager .164/.250/.328 slash line while adding three home runs, two stolen bases, nine RBI and five runs scored through 68 plate appearances. He may sit against the occasional southpaw, but Crawford's still-strong defense keeps him in a near-everyday role.

Crawford went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford extended the Giants' lead to 4-0 with a three-run homer in the first inning, marking his third long ball of the season. The shortstop currently sports an abysmal .158 batting average and has 18 strikeouts to just seven walks through 16 games (64 plate appearances).

Crawford (ribs) will bat sixth and play shortstop Saturday against the Mets, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford sat Friday due to discomfort in his ribs, but he's evidently good to go Saturday. He's struggled at the plate to start the year, hitting .151/.250/.283, though he does have a pair of home runs through 60 plate appearances.

Giants managers Gabe Kapler told reporters before Friday's game against the Mets that Crawford is feeling discomfort in his rib area, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kapler may have been out of the lineup anyway because a southpaw is starting for the Mets in Joey Lucchesi, but Kapler notes that Crawford felt discomfort after diving to his left during Thursday's game against the Mets. The shortstop should be considered day-to-day with a good chance to return before the end of the weekend.

Crawford is out of the lineup for Friday's contest against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford will once again sit against a southpaw for Friday's battle against the Mets. With the shortstop out, Thairo Estrada will play shortstop with David Villar handling second base duties.

Crawford will take a seat Wednesday against the Marlins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

With left-hander Trevor Rogers on the mound for Miami, Crawford will exit the lineup for the series finale. Thairo Estrada will take over at shortstop and bat leadoff versus Miami.

Crawford is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford will take a seat against left-hander Matthew Boyd for the series finale against the Tigers. Thairo Estrada is leading off and playing shortstop as the Giants look for the sweep.