May 16, 2025
San Francisco Giants outfielder
Luis Matos (shoulder) was scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Athletics due to right-shoulder discomfort, according to MLB.com's Justice delos Santos. With Matos out in the series opener,
David Villar is serving as the designated hitter and will bat seventh against A's left-hander
JP Sears. The Giants will likely put Matos through some tests, but for now we'll consider him day-to-day and check back on Saturday to see if he's available to return to the lineup. The 23-year-old Venezuelan outfielder has been a non-factor for fantasy managers so far in 2025, slashing a weak .167/.219/.350 with three home runs, four RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base in just 60 at-bats. The 28-year-old Villar won't be much of a DFS play for the Gigantes near the bottom of the lineup. He's gone 4-for-16 with an RBI and a run scored.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Justice delos Santos
April 3, 2025
San Francisco Giants outfielder
Luis Matos was a key contributor to the team's 6-3 win on Wednesday in Houston. He went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and a strikeout. His homer was a solo shot to lead off the second inning against
Framber Valdez, who struggled in his second start of the season and gave up five runs in five innings. Matos's big day improved his numbers on the season to 4-for-10 (.400) with a .528 wOBA in just three games. The 23-year-old is in the mix for playing time in the Giants' outfield but not currently locked in to an everyday role. More performances like this could earn him playing time, though, and he showed some power potential last season with 14 homers and a .340 wOBA in Triple-A.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
September 29, 2024
San Francisco Giants outfielder
Luis Matos was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento for the final game of the regular season as outfielder
Mark Canha (finger) was placed on the injured list with a right thumb sprain. Matos is not penciled into the starting nine and will be available off the bench as the Giants face the St. Louis Cardinals in their season finale. Matos has posted a .216/.240/.351 line across 44 games at the major league level this summer. The Giant offense is best to fade in DFS this afternoon as they will face Cardinal prospect
Michael McGreevy who enters Sunday with a strong 2.40 ERA.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: San Francisco Giants
August 8, 2024
The San Francisco Giants have demoted outfielder
Luis Matos from Triple-A Sacramento to Double-A Richmond. It is a curious move as Matos, 22, was once one of the teams' top prospects and has spent time in the big leagues the last two seasons. Although he struggled with the Giants this season in 40 games, he was hitting well for Sacramento. With Sacramento, Matos has hit .242 with eight homers, 37 RBI and six stolen bases in 227 at-bats. Despite his demotion, Matos is still very young and has the ability to reach his potential with some more seasoning on the farm. As a member of the 40-man roster, it would not be a surprise to see Matos get another opportunity with the big-league club this summer. As it stands, he can remain on the waiver wire.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
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