Cahill is slated to start Tuesday's road game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) and Drew Smyly (finger) remain without clear timetables to return from the injured list, so Cahill will pick up a second turn through the rotation as the Giants' No. 5 starter. In his 2020 debut last week against the Astros, Cahill walked four batters and needed 55 pitches to record outs, but he left with a no-hitter in play. He'll look to be more efficient and work deeper into Tuesday's start, though Cahill could be capped at somewhere around 70-to-80 pitches as the Giants aim to build up his arm slowly.

Cahill allowed four walks and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Astros on Wednesday. He did not allow a hit.

EDGE Analysis

While the veteran right-hander was inefficient in his 2020 debut, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Cahill "didn't miss by much often." The Astros just were not chasing and spoiled some decent pitches with 15 foul balls against Cahill. It will be a while yet before Cahill's built up after he missed the start of the season with a fingernail issue. He lines up for a road matchup against the Angels (one of his former teams) early next week.

Cahill's contract was purchased by the Giants ahead of his scheduled start against the Astros on Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

A fingernail issue cost Cahill the early part of the season, and he's not expected to handle a true starter's workload just yet. The Giants expect him to throw somewhere around 40 or 50 pitches. The 32-year-old has had some effective seasons throughout his 11-year big-league career, though last year wasn't one of them, as he struggled to a 5.98 ERA in 102.1 innings for the Angels.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Cahill would be called up from the taxi squad to start Wednesday's game in Houston, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

San Francisco will need to formally add Cahill to the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster ahead of Wednesday's contest while he slots into the rotation as a replacement for the injured Jeff Samardzija (shoulder). Cahill was slowed during summer camp by a fingernail issue, but he's been throwing without incident for a few weeks now and should be able to handle at least a four- or five-inning workload in his first start of 2020. The 32-year-old made 37 appearances (11 starts) with the Angels in 2019, posting a 5.98 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 102.1 innings.

Cahill (finger) was added to the Giants' taxi squad Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander was shut down in mid-July with a fingernail issue on his right index finger, but he's now ready to rejoin the team. Cahill won't be a member of the active or 40-man roster, but he'll be able to travel with the team as a member of the taxi squad. The 32-year-old could step into the starting rotation with Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) on the injured list, though the Giants haven't announced their pitching plans.

Cahill (finger) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cahill has been working his way back from a fingernail issue on his right index finger that prevented his availability for Opening Day. If he feels good following his live batting practice session, the right-hander is expected to throw a simulated game late in the week. Although Drew Smyly (finger) remains sidelined, Cahill won't be ready to claim his spot in the rotation, at least during the first start that he'll miss. Cahill could be near his return soon after his simulated game if all goes well.

Cahill (finger) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cahill has been dealing with a fingernail issue that kept him off the Giants' Opening Day roster, but he'll work from the mound Tuesday. A better timetable for his return could come into focus based on how he feels following his bullpen session. Once he's healthy, it's unclear whether Cahill will have a role with the major-league pitching staff after he competed for a spot in the rotation ahead of the regular season.

Cahill (finger) will likely not be available for Opening Day, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Gabe Kapler said both Cahill and Jarlin Garcia (undisclosed) will likely be unavailable for the Giants' opener Thursday against the Dodgers. Cahill's fingernail issue has prevented him from throwing as of late. The 32-year-old was expected to compete for a spot in the starting rotation, but Logan Webb now emerges as the leading candidate to serve as the No. 5 starter for San Francisco to begin the 2020 campaign.

Manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that Cahill has a fingernail injury that's preventing him from throwing, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear when the fingernail issue first cropped up, and it likely threatens the 32-year-old's availability for Opening Day if he's unable to throw for too long. Cahill was expected to compete for a spot in the starting rotation, but Logan Webb now appears likely to round out the rotation with the veteran's status in doubt.

Cahill was released by the Giants but re-signed on a minor-league contract Sunday, and he'll be with the team for spring training 2.0, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

San Francisco went through the same process with Pablo Sandoval (elbow), Billy Hamilton and Yolmer Sanchez, potentially to clean up the opt-out clauses in their previous deals. Each player has a chance of making the initial 30-man roster to open the season, with Cahill competing for a spot in the starting rotation.