San Francisco Giants Roster Moves: Activate Haniger, Slater; Place Ruf on IL

Hours before the San Francisco Giants open a four-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals, the club made a handful of notable roster moves.

Newly signed outfielder and designated hitter Mitch Haniger will make his Giants debut Monday night, as he was activated from the Injured List earlier in the afternoon. Haniger had been out since mid-March with an oblique strain. The former Seattle Mariners fan favorte signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract with the Giants over the winter. The Giants targeted 2022 American League MVP Aaron Judge and All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa through free agency last winter. After failing to sign both players, the Giants added Michael Conforto and Haniger. Haniger will finally make his highly anticipated Giants debut Monday night.

Haniger will bat third and play left field in his first game with the Giants Monday.

Haniger began his Major League career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, but was traded along with Jean Segura to the Seattle Mariners in a trade for Taijuan Walker. Over his first six big league seasons, Haniger has a career slash line of .261/.335/.811. In 2021, Haniger slugged a career high 39 home runs and 100 RBI.

The Giants also activated outfielder Austin Slater from the 10-day IL Monday. Both players spent a short stint at Triple-A Sacramento in a rehab assignment before returning to the Giants' active roster.

In a corresponding move, the Giants placed infielder and outfielder Darin Ruf on the 10-Day IL with right wrist inflammation. Outfielder Brett Wiseley was also optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to make room for Slater and Haniger.