SF Giants’ Schmitt returns from injured list, Fitzgerald optioned to Triple-A

SAN FRANCISCO Casey Schmitt won t be the Giants starting third baseman now that Matt Chapman is back from the injured list but another starting opportunity awaits The Giants publicized on Monday afternoon that Schmitt has been activated off the -day injured list after the infielder dealt with left hand inflammation for the last week-and-a-half Schmitt will hit sixth and start at second base in his first championship back presumably beginning his time as San Francisco s starting second baseman In a corresponding move San Francisco optioned infielder Tyler Fitzgerald to Triple-A Sacramento Additionally catcher Logan Porter cleared waivers elected free agency and re-signed a minor-league contract Before landing on the injured list himself Schmitt played his way into the starting lineup by excelling in Chapman s absence In games as Chapman s replacement Schmitt hit with four homers and RBIs before being plunked in the left hand by the Miami Marlins Calvin Faucher on June Schmitt played two rehab games with Triple-A Sacramento this weekend against the Reno Aces going -for- with three walks Check back for additional updates