The San Francisco Giants have dealt with some significant injuries in their starting rotation this season, and they could have interest in taking a chance on Matt Harvey in the wake of the latest blow they were dealt.
According to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick, the Giants have had some internal discussions about bringing in Harvey.
The #SFGiants have discussed the possibility of taking a flyer on Matt Harvey, sources say. They have the need, obviously, but how would he fit in the clubhouse? And more important, how much work does he need to get straightened out?
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) May 7, 2018
The report comes on the heels of the news that Johnny Cueto, who is 3-0 with a 0.84 ERA this season, could miss up to two months with an elbow strain. San Francisco has also been without Madison Bumgarner, though the latest news about the left-hander sounds positive.
Of course, there’s no guarantee Harvey will be able to pitch at a high enough level to hold a spot in the Giants’ rotation or any other team’s. The Mets sent him to the bullpen after he got knocked around early in the year, and Harvey has not been the same pitcher since his elbow surgery.
