LF Nori Aoki is showing a lot more patience at the plate recently. After drawing just two walks over his first 17 games, Aoki walked twice in each of the past two games. He had walks in his first two plate appearances of Monday night's win over Houston.

Norichika Aoki, whose two-run triple accounted for the Mariners only runs in a 2-1 victory Wednesday night, had an RBI single in the fourth inning Thursday. Aoki has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games against the Indians.

Norichika Aoki's two-run triple in the second inning accounted for all of the Mariners' runs in their 2-1 victory. Aoki's hit was one of just three hits the Mariners had in the game. "We needed one hit there, and we got one," said manager Scott Servais. The Mariners have hit two triples this season, both by Aoki.

LF Norichika Aoki, the club's new leadoff hitter, owns an eight-game hitting streak. He's batting .278, but he's scored only two runs.

LF Nori Aoki extended his hitting streak to seven games with a fifth-inning single Tuesday night. Aoki has hit safely in all seven games this season but has a modest .258 batting average.

LF Nori Aoki and the Mariners finalized a one-year, $5.5 million deal Thursday.The contract includes a $6 million conditional option that hinges on Aoki's plate appearances and health.The Giants declined Aoki's $5.5 million contract option in November after hit .287/.353/.380 with five homers and 26 RBIs in 93 games this year. He missed a month due to a broken leg, and he was shut down in September due to a concussion.

LF Nori Aoki's $5.5 million contract option was declined by the Giants on Nov. 4, making him a free agent. Aoki received a $700,000 buyout. He did pretty much what he was expected to do after signing with the club last winter, hitting .287, slotting pretty much wherever manager Bruce Bochy needed him in the order, and playing a solid left field. He missed a month due to a broken leg, and he was shut down in September due to a concussion.

Aoki (concussion) has been shut down for the Giants' remaining two games of the season, the Associated Press reports.

The Giants reached the decision after Aoki traveled to Pittsburgh recently to meet with his doctor, who advised the outfielder to take more time off to recover. He'll finish his season with a .287 average, five homers, 26 RBI, and 14 stolen bases over 355 at-bats.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki will not play again this season due to a concussion, according to ESPN.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki will not play again this season due to a concussion, according to ESPN. Aoki was originally activated from the disabled list in August, but saw only two at-bats in September due to post-concussion symptoms.

Aoki, who is visiting a concussion specialist in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, may be able to pinch-hit in the final series of the season, CSN Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic reports.

He took swings off a tee Monday and an update on his status should come later this week. However, if he will only be able to get looks as a pinch-hitter in the final days of the season, his fantasy potential is extremely limited for the rest of 2015.

Manager Bruce Bochy stated that there is a chance that Aoki (concussion) does not play again in 2015, CSN Bay Area reports.

Aoki experienced a second wave of post-concussion symptoms from being hit in the head by a Jake Arrieta fastball a month ago. Originally, the team was hoping to get him back by the middle of September, but with the Dodgers pulling away in the division, there isn't cause for rushing Aoki back from a head injury. With the expanded 40-man rosters, the Giants do not necessarily need to place Aoki on the disabled list, but fantasy owners should treat him as if he was and look for other options if they were counting on his return.

Aoki will see a concussion specialist in Pittsburgh at some point over the next few days, Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area reports.

Aoki has suffered multiple issues related to concussions this season, and most recently was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. Despite the new development, manager Bruce Bochy remains hopeful that Aoki will be able to return to the San Francisco outfield this season. Until he sees the specialist, however, Aoki will likely be without a clear timetable.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki is expected to see a concussion specialist in Pittsburgh at some point over the next few days, according to CSN Bay Area.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki is expected to see a concussion specialist in Pittsburgh at some point over the next few days, according to CSN Bay Area. Aoki has suffered multiple issues related to concussions this season, and most recently was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome.

Aoki is expected to be out "a while" due to post-concussion syndrome, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle.

The 33-year-old spent a week on the concussion DL in mid-August, but returned to start each of the team's final 11 games of the month. His symptoms have reportedly resurfaced, however, and Aoki has been forced out of action yet again. It's uncertain if he'll make it back before the end of the season.

Aoki is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Saturday's absence from the lineup marks Aoki's fourth straight. He sat the last three games with the Giants facing three consecutive left-handers, but he'll remain on the bench against right-hander Chad Bettis. Alejandro De Aza gets the start in left.

Aoki is not in the lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Aoki will get the day off for the third straight game, as the left-handed Jorge De La Rosa will draw the start for the Rockies. Juan C. Perez will start in his stead in left field and bat eighth.

Aoki isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies.

Aoki will receive an off day with the left-handed Chris Rusin toeing the rubber for the Rockies. As a result, the Giants will give Juan C. Perez the start in left field in his place, batting seventh for the Giants.

Aoki is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

On the heels of a .208/.282/.390 month of August, Aoki will take a seat for the first game of September as trade acquisition Alejandro De Aza takes over in left field against right-hander Zack Greinke. Given Aoki's second-half struggles, it seems likely he will be limited to some sort of timeshare moving forward, and his opportunities to lead off will take a hit with Angel Pagan back on the roster.

Aoki led off Wednesday's win over the Cubs with a home run, his fifth of the season.

Aoki hasn't been the same player since injuring his leg on June 20. His .217 post-All-Star break average is indicative of his post-injury struggles. Still, Aoki is what you call a "professional hitter" and will likely right the ship again. As long as he continues to hit atop the lineup, then he is worth owning in most leagues.

Aoki went 1-for-3 with a walk and a steal in his return from the DL against the Pirates on Thursday.

He started in left field, and Aoki seems likely to hold down a near-everyday spot there, with Marlon Byrd likely playing right field most days. However, he'll need to stay healthy, as the 33-year-old's shown that he still has a lot of skills in this injury-shortened campaign.