The San Francisco Giants are gaining back Landen Roupp from the injured list on Friday, and recent moves leave the roster in a bind.

Roupp missed most of 2023 and spent much of 2024 in the bullpen, throwing just 76 2/3 innings, making one wonder how he was going to hold up as a full-time starter for the Giants this season. He was already up to 101 1/3 innings -- just six off his career high from 2022 -- when he went on the IL last month with elbow inflammation.

Their losing streak has hit six games. They’re 59-63 on the season. And they’ve now lost 14 of their last 15 games at home, something that hasn’t been done since 1901. Right-hander Landen Roupp pitched three-plus innings in his first start back from the injured list, allowing five earned runs and striking out five batters.

Tampa Bay Rays (59-63, fourth in the AL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (59-62, fourth in the NL West) San Francisco; Friday, 10:15 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Joe Boyle (1

The Giants are on a five-game losing streak and lost two straight series as they enter this home stand with the Rays. Tampa Bay is 2-4 over the past six games, but coming off a series win over the Athletics. Both the Giants and Rays have played themselves out of playoff position in the last 30 days.

Righthander Landen Roupp breezed through Low-A San Jose and High-A Eugene in 2022 and finished the season with Double-A Richmond. His combined numbers at the three levels included a 2.60 ERA with ...

Landen Roupp is returning to the rotation Friday versus the Tampa Bay Rays,leaving the Giants with an interesting roster decision ahead.The post San Francisco Giants Set For Key Roster Move Amid Injury Returnappeared first on Heavy Sports.