Giants' Whisenhunt Goes on IL With Left Elbow Injury; Bivens Recalled

Whisenhunt is headed to the injured list with a left elbow injury, per Giants beat reporter Susan Slusser. He underwent an MRI but told Slusser he is still waiting to speak with team doctors — meaning the full picture on severity remains unresolved.

Spencer Bivens has been recalled to fill the roster spot.

What we don't know yet

The nature and extent of the left elbow issue is not yet public. Whisenhunt has the imaging done; the conversation with team doctors that would clarify next steps had not happened at the time of Slusser's report. No timetable has been offered.

The broader context

This move lands in the middle of a notably active stretch for San Francisco's roster. The Giants have been managing multiple IL placements in recent days, including Willy Adames with a left elbow sprain — a separate situation, but a reminder that the organization is currently navigating a crowded injury ledger. Bivens steps into a bullpen that has had to absorb several such disruptions in short order.