Pence isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Pence has gone hitless with two strikeouts over his three starts this season and he'll retreat to the bench in Tuesday's contest. Alex Dickerson will take over as the designated hitter with Joe McCarthy starting in left field, batting eighth.

Pence (foot) went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Pence was also hit by a pitch in the contest. The 37-year-old outfielder served as the designated hitter Saturday and may continue to do so while working his way back from foot inflammation that arose during summer camp.

Pence (foot) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence dealt with foot inflammation during camp that has limited his ability to run and play the field, but he'll join the Giants' lineup as the designated hitter Saturday. He'll bat fifth after missing Friday's game. It's unclear when the 37-year-old will be able to return to a fielding role.

Pence (foot) did some gentle running Wednesday but isn't playing the field yet, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence has been participating in intrasquad games as the designated hitter, and he was able to do some light running Wednesday as he continues to deal with inflammation in his foot. It's unclear whether he'll be ready to play the field by Opening Day on July 23, but he could still be available to play now that the Giants will be able to use a DH every day.

Pence (foot) had an MRI on Friday that revealed inflammation in his foot, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence was dealing with foot soreness late in the week but felt better Friday. However, he still underwent an MRI that revealed inflammation. The outfielder isn't expected to resume running over the weekend, but continue to work on hitting. The 37-year-old is a leading candidate to serve as the Giants' designated hitter if he's healthy once the regular season begins.

Pence (foot) is hitting but still hasn't resumed running or fielding as of Friday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pence has been limited over the past several days while dealing with foot soreness, and he's yet to resume full activities. The 37-year-old has been able to hit while recovering, but he hasn't yet been able to run or play the field.

Pence is managing some foot soreness and didn't take part in running on the field Wednesday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Gabe Kapler said it was a precautionary measure and expects the 37-year-old to resume running in the near future. Pence is a likely beneficiary of the universal designated hitter, especially since he missed significant time over the past two seasons.

Pence went 5-for-14 with one double and one home run over five Cactus League games prior to the suspension of spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Pence rediscovered his All-Star form in 2019 with a .297/.358/.552 slash line and 18 home runs for the Rangers, but he appeared in only 83 games and missed the final five weeks with a back injury. The 36-year-old returned to San Francisco on a one-year, major-league deal and may not fill a full-time role once play resumes, though he should see regular opportunities.

Pence signed a one-year, major-league deal with Giants on Friday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was previously known that Pence had signed with the Giants, though this news clarifies that he will be on the major-league roster to begin the season. He had a resurgent 2019 campaign, during which he hit .297/.358/.552 across 83 games with the Rangers. Heading into his age-37 season, it's unlikely Pence will have a full-time role. However, he should have plenty of chances to fill in around the outfield, with the team's three projected starters all being left-handed.

Pence signed with the Giants on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.'

EDGE Analysis

The terms of the deal are not yet clear. Pence won a pair of pennants with the team in the first half of last decade but slipped to two poor seasons in 2017 and 2018. A swing change spurred a surprising bounceback with the Rangers in 2019, where he hit .297/.358/.552 with 18 homers in 83 games. Injuries were an issue and are unlikely to go away completely in his age-37 season, but Pence is nevertheless a good bet to be at least a solid contributor in a part-time role when available.