Marco Scutaro was removed from Saturday's game against the Marlins with a tight lower back.

Scutaro has been dealing with stiffness in his back and neck for a few days, and it's the second straight game he's been removed early. Scutaro played five innings before being replaced by Joaquin Arias in the sixth. He was 0-for-3 at the plate before exiting.

Marco Scutaro (back) has returned to the Giants' lineup Wednesday against the Nationals.

Scutaro was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a stiff back, but it's not a major concern. He's hitting leadoff against right-hander Jordan Zimmermann.

Marco Scutaro was scratched from the Giants' lineup Tuesday due to a stiff back.

Scutaro has dealt with back issues dating back to late June. It doesn't appear he's had a serious setback, but the Giants want to give him at least a day. Joaquin Arias is filling in at second base.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that Marco Scutaro will get the day off Wednesday.

Scutaro is just 3-for-25 to begin August, so he'll get a day off to recharge his batteries. The 37-year-old should be good to go for Thursday.

Marco Scutaro remained out of the Giants lineup for a second consecutive day on Friday, due to manager Bruce Bochy wanting to give him two consecutive days to rest his sore back.

The veteran infielder has battled a nagging back injury throughout the season, and Bochy is just making sure he does everything in his power to keep him healthy for the stretch run. Scutaro is hitting .311/.370/.391 with two homers and 22 RBI on the season.

Marco Scutaro is not in Friday's lineup against the Cubs.

It sounds like a routine day of maintenance for the veteran. Tony Abreu will play second base.

Marco Scutaro is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Mets.

Scutaro is sitting out the day game, which isn't surprising given how banged up he has been during the first half. Tony Abreu will make the start at second base.

Marco Scutaro (back) returned to the Giants' lineup Friday.

Scutaro was scratched from Thursday's lineup with lower back soreness, but it was never a major concern. He went 1-for-2 with a walk before being removed late in the Giants' 10-2 loss. Scutaro is batting just .182 (2-for-11) over his last seven games.

Marco Scutaro (back) is not in the Giants' starting lineup on Thursday afternoon versus the Reds.

Scutaro has some minor back soreness and also sat out Wednesday. Tony Abreu will start at second base.

Marco Scutaro is battling some minor back soreness.

That's the reason for his absence Wednesday night against the Reds. Scutaro is considered day-to-day.

Marco Scutaro is not in the Giants' starting lineup Wednesday against the Reds.

Not word on the reason for his absence, but Scutaro has been nursing a back injury recently. Tony Abreu will fill in at second base.

Marco Scutaro (back) went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his return to action Monday against the Reds.

Scutaro sat out Sunday's game due to a lingering back issue, but he felt well enough to give it a go Monday. The Giants will continue to monitor his status moving forward.

Marco Scutaro is out of Sunday's lineup due to a back issue.

It's the same thing that bothered him back in April. It doesn't appear at this point that the Giants think Scutaro might need a stint on the disabled list, but it's possible he'll need a few days of rest. Tony Abreu is at second base Sunday.

Marco Scutaro is back in the Giants' lineup Tuesday.

Scutaro is dealing with "mallet finger" in his left pinkie, which is a form of tendon damage. The injury can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from, but Scutaro will try to play through it. He had missed the previous six games.

Marco Scutaro (thumb) said he expects to return to the Giants' lineup "soon."

"Soon," Scutaro said Monday. "Tomorrow. Next day... depends on how the finger reacts (from day to day)." Scutaro hasn't played since last Tuesday after being diagnosed with "mallet finger" as a result of a hit by pitch. The injury can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from, but Scutaro will try to play through it.

Marco Scutaro (thumb) is not in the Giants' lineup Monday.

Scutaro hasn't played since he was diagnosed with "mallet finger" as a result of a hit by pitch last Tuesday. The second baseman plans to play through the ailment, but, obviously the longer he's out, the likelier a DL stint becomes. Tony Abreu is starting at second base Monday.

Marco Scutaro (thumb) took batting practice prior to Saturday's game.

It was the first time he's done so since he was diagnosed with "mallet finger." Scutaro will re-evaluated on Monday when the team returns home, at which point he'll be fitted with a custom orthotic splint. He'll attempt to play through the injury.

Marco Scutaro (thumb) will not play this weekend against the Braves.

The good news is that Scutaro is feeling much better, and was able to take swings in an indoor batting cage on Friday. He's going to be fitting for a custom orthotic splint when the team returns home on Monday, so there's a chance he could return after that.

Marco Scutaro (finger) took some swings Friday in an indoor cage.

Hey, it's progress. Scutaro is going to try to play through tendon damage in his left pinkie finger, but it's not clear when he'll be ready to return the starting lineup. Have a backup plan in place in fantasy leagues for the short-term.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated that Marco Scutaro (finger) is unlikely to play this weekend.

Scutaro was hit in the left pinkie with a pitch on Tuesday and was diagnosed with "mallet finger," a type of tendon damage that can often take 6-8 weeks to fully recover from. He wants to play through the pain, but there's just too much soreness and swelling at the moment.