According to The New York Post's Joel Sherman, first baseman Brandon Belt is reportedly accepting the one-year qualifying offer. The veteran will stay with the San Francisco Giants after hitting a career-high 29 home runs in just 381 plate appearances last season. Belt also added three stolen bases while batting .274 with a .378 on-base percentage. He'll once again be a quality option at first base for fantasy managers drafting next spring, particularly if he keeps hitting home runs at the rate he did last season.

The San Francisco Giants extended first baseman Brandon Belt a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer on Sunday. If Belt declines the offer and signs with another team on the open market, the Giants will receive draft-pick compensation. The 33-year-old has become one of the better hitters in the league in the last two seasons. Belt played in just 97 games in 2021 due to injury, but he had a career-high 29 home runs and a .975 OPS while hitting in the heart of the batting order when he was on the field. A left thumb fracture kept him from playing in the postseason. Darin Ruf, LaMonte Wade Jr. and Wilmer Flores are options to take over for Belt next season if he declines the offer and signs elsewhere. Belt has been in the organization since he was drafted in the fifth round in 2009.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (thumb) fractured his left thumb about a week ago and is currently on the injured list. Giants manager Gabe Kapler talked to reporters on Tuesday and stated that there's no certainty on Belt's timeline, but that the team has discussed the NLCS as a "dream scenario" for Belt's return. The Giants will at least be without Belt in the NLDS and we'll likely see a mix of Darin Ruf, Wilmer Flores and LaMonte Wade Jr. covering first for the series. Belt dealt with several injuries this year, but he was a force when he was in the lineup, hitting a career-high 29 home runs over just 97 games.

The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman Brandon Belt (thumb) on the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was diagnosed with a left thumb fracture. The move is retroactive to September 27. He won't be eligible to return until a few games into the NLDS. The team recalled shortstop Thairo Estrada from Triple-A to fill his roster spot. Belt had the best year of his career this year by most measures, despite playing in only 97 games. He hit a career-high 29 home runs while tallying 59 RBI and 65 runs and slashing .274/.378/.597. LaMonte Wade Jr. covered first base on Tuesday and should see some additional starts there, but Darin Ruf (oblique), who is expected to be activated soon, will see time at first as well.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (thumb) underwent X-rays on Monday, which revealed a fractured thumb. He exited Sunday's game early after getting hit in the hand by a pitch while attempting a bunt. The 33-year-old will continue to meet with doctors to develop a recovery plan and a timetable for a return. Belt is considered day-to-day, but the injury comes at a terrible time for the Giants first baseman with the playoffs starting next week. He slashed .349/.451/.721 with nine home runs, 18 RBI and 23 runs through September before getting injured. Tommy La Stella will handle first base duties while Belt is sidelined. The 32-year-old is starting to heat up and is hitting .429 (6-for-14) with a home run and three RBI over his last four games. Fantasy managers looking for a replacement for Belt can add La Stella for the season's final week.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (thumb) was hit by a pitch in his left thumb in the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He stayed in to take his free base in the inning, but was replaced in the field in the bottom half of the inning. After the game, he had x-rays done, but they were inconclusive. He is slated to undergo additional x-rays on Monday. The 33-year-old veteran has been on fire at the plate this month. He's slashing .349/.451/.721 with nine home runs, 18 RBI and 23 runs through September. He should be considered day-to-day for now. The Giants are off on Monday before opening a three-game home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt continued his scorched-earth power surge Saturday, homering twice and adding a single in five at-bats against the Colorado Rockies. He drove in four runs, leading the Giants to a 7-2 victory. Belt now has 29 home runs for the season in just 322 at-bats, and he's slashing .390/.486/.847 with eight dingers in his last 15 games. Belt should be a lineup lock the rest of the way, and maybe finally will get his due as a fantasy superstar, especially in OBP leagues.

San Francisco Giants' first baseman Brandon Belt is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves, according to MLB.com. Belt's having one of the best seasons of his career, slashing .260/.365/.577 with 26 HRs, 54 RBI, and 57 runs over 90 games. His OPS is .877 off of lefties, compared to .956 against right-handers this year, and so he'll get the day off with southpaw Max Fried on the mound. Wilmer Flores will take his spot at first base and bat seventh. Flores is hitting well against left-handers, slashing .293/.333/.474 with six home runs in 133 at-bats, and fantasy managers in most leagues can stream him for first base help.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt continued to hit for power in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Padres, going 2-for-5 with a single, a solo home run, and two strikeouts. Belt's seventh-inning HR was his 25th of the season and his fifth in the last eight games. The veteran has been a contributor all season and is now slashing .263/.365/.581 with 52 RBI. The Giants' upcoming matchups with the Braves and Padres aren't the best, but the then will get the Rockies on the road and the Diamondbacks. Given that and how well he has been hitting, Belt could be a nice late-season fantasy roster addition.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt made his one hit count in Monday's 9-1 win over the Padres, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. Belt mashed a fourth-inning Yu Darvish fastball over the right-field wall for his 24th HR of the season. The veteran has been a key source of power for the Giants this season, slashing .258/.364/.573 with 50 RBI. Like his teammate Evan Longoria, Belt is a solid option as a hot bat to add to fantasy playoff rosters for an extra boost.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will get the day off Sunday against the Chicago Cubs despite a hot streak that has seen him slash .266/.365/.642 with 12 homers, 22 runs, and 20 RBI over 109 at-bats in his last 30 games. Wilmer Flores, fresh off activation from the injured list, will sub in at first base. Fantasy managers can expect Belt back in the lineup and ready to rake on Monday night against the San Diego Padres.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt got things going for the Giants in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Belt jumped on a Walker Buehler first-inning fastball, driving it over the right-center wall to puts the Giants on the board. The veteran has brought the power this season, slashing .240/.348/.535 with 42 RBI over 302 plate appearances. He strikes out a lot, but his high walk rate and slugging percentage makes him a fantasy asset.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Brewers. Belt took Brandon Woodruff deep in the sixth inning for his 20th HR of the season. The veteran has brought the power this season, slashing .247/.351/.552 with 41 RBI in 279 plate appearances. His upcoming matchups against the Brewers and Dodgers will be tough, but Belt is worth considering in points lineups given his pop.

Updating an earlier report, San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is not in the lineup on Thursday because he was placed on the bereavement list, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. To replace him on the active roster, the Giants have recalled catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A. Over eight games with the Giants this season, Tromp is slashing .235/.235/.412 with one homer, two RBI and a run scored. Meanwhile at Triple-A, Tromp has slashed .232/.278/.399 with six homers, 22 RBI and 22 runs scored over 48 games. It's unlikely Tromp will be worth rostering in any redraft formats while he's with the team.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is not in the starting lineup on Thursday night. This appears to just be a night off for Belt, who has started in seven straight games for San Francisco. In an injury-marred season, Belt has still managed to put up solid numbers with a .242 average, .896 OPS, 19 homers, three steals, 40 RBI and 40 runs scored over 72 games. With Belt riding the bench Thursday night, Wilmer Flores will get the start at first and bat fifth in the order against the Mets.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt had a huge day at the plate in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Mets. Belt went 4-for-5 with two singles, two solo home runs, and three RBI. Belt hit his 18th and 19th HR off of Tylor Megill, one in the first inning and the other in the fourth. The 33-year-old has hit for power all season, slashing .247/.355/.556with 40 RBI. He does have a 30.4% strikeout rate, but his high walk rate and slugging percentage make him a worthwhile fantasy player in points leagues.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt stayed red-hot in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Brewers, going 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit two-run home run. Belt launched a seventh-inning offering to straightaway center to tie the game. The 33-year-old now has four HR in his last three games and has 15 on the season to go with a .262/.370/.568 slash line. Rostered in just 29 percent of leagues, Belt is worth a look for fantasy managers in need of some pop to bolster their lineups.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) was activated from the injured list on Thursday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Belt has been sidelined since late June with right knee inflammation after suffering the injury on an awkward slide into home. He'd been limited by several injuries this year, but when he was on the field he's put up solid results, slashing .253/.363/.512 with 11 homers, three steals, 28 RBI and 30 runs scored over 55 games. He's getting the start at first against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, and will bat seventh against Arizona starter Merrill Kelly.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) will be with the club in Arizona on Thursday ahead of the team's game against the Diamondbacks. The expectation is that he will be activated from the injured list and available for the game. Belt has been sidelined with right knee inflammation since late June. Darin Ruf has been the team's primary first baseman with Belt out, but Ruf will be relegated to a bench role upon Belt's return. Over 55 games this year, Belt has slashed .253/.363/.512 with 11 home runs, 28 RBI and 30 runs.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — San Francisco's injury woes have now hit arguably its best player during the first half of the season. The Giants placed All-Star shortstop Brandon Crawford on the 10-day injured list Monday due to an oblique strain. The move came as they opened a pivotal four-game series against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Gabe Kapler said Crawford's MRI revealed a mild strain, and he was hopeful it would be a short stint on the IL. “We understand we have a big challenge ahead of us. Just knowing he is not going to be available is tough for him,” Kapler said. “If there is a silver lining, it does give him a break and allows us to build him up to full strength.” Crawford is ninth in the NL in batting average (.286) and RBIs (58). He was also on a tear with five games of three hits or more in his last 10, along with going 20 for 39 over the last 11 games. Crawford — who had started 73 of the Giants' first 91 games at shortstop — said he noticed something wrong after his final... [More]