Jake McGee placed on IL; Giants make three other roster moves

There was more bad news for the Giants on the injury front Friday afternoon.

Prior to the series opener against the Atlanta Braves, the Giants placed closer Jake McGee on the Injured List.

#SFGiants roster moves:

RHP Jay Jackson recalled from AAA.

IF Donovan Solano returned from his rehab assignment and reinstated off the IL.

LHP Jake McGee placed on 10-day IL (retroactive to Sept. 14) with a right oblique strain.

IF/OF Thairo Estrada optioned to AAA.
— Taylor Wirth (@WirthTM) September 17, 2021

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McGee's injury is not believed to be season-ending.

Gabe Kapler said the Giants are hoping Jake McGee will be able to return before the end of the regular season. Tyler Rogers, Dominic Leone and Tony Watson will be candidates to pitch the ninth in the meantime.
— Maria I. Guardado (@mi_guardado) September 17, 2021

All three of Tyler Rogers, Dominic Leone and Tony Watson are clear choices to fill in as closer until McGee returns. The Giants have plenty of candidates for the high-leverage role, but losing another key relief arm might not bode well for a bullpen that has been heavily taxed as of late.

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The Giants filled McGee's roster spot with reliever Jay Jackson. The return of infielder Donovan Solano triggered the option of Thairo Estrada to Triple-A Sacramento.

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