Giants activated C Eli Whiteside from the 7-day disabled list.

Whiteside missed exactly one week due to a mild concussion. He's starting behind the plate Thursday.

Eli Whiteside (concussion) is on track to return from the disabled list on Thursday.

He'll have spent the minimum amount of time on the DL with a concussion. With Whiteside back, Hector Sanchez will likely be sent back to Triple-A, though he'll surely return next month when rosters expand.

Giants placed C Eli Whiteside on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion.

Whiteside injured himself on a hard slide on a stolen-base attempt on Wednesday. Hector Sanchez has taken his place on the roster, though Chris Stewart will take his place in the starting lineup. It's quite possible Whiteside will be able to return when first eligible next Thursday.

Eli Whiteside (head) is expected to be available to play Thursday.

Whiteside took a shot to the head in the fourth inning Wednesday while attempting a stolen base. He left the game due to dizziness, but he's fine now and only has a scratched lip to show for the collision. He's expected to back up Chris Stewart Thursday.

Eli Whiteside left Wednesday's game in the seventh inning due to dizziness.

What would the day be without another Giants injury? Whiteside took a shot to the head in the fourth inning while attempting a stolen base, so he might have a concussion. Chris Stewart took over for him behind the plate.

No Giants were suspended for their actions during Friday's benches-clearing brawl with the Phillies.

Shane Victorino was suspended three games for his "aggressive actions" that prolonged that incident, but Giants right-hander Ramon Ramirez and catcher Eli Whiteside only walked away with fines. Placido Polanco, who was tackled by Whiteside, was also fined.

Giants GM Brian Sabean said Sunday that he's no longer pursuing a catcher at this year's trade deadline.

The Giants are apparently content with the production they've been getting from the platoon of Eli Whiteside and Chris Stewart. "I think the catching has really done a nice job with this pitching staff," Sabean said. "That's their priority. They've found some ways to get some hits, but that's not their strength. But pitching is our strength."

Eli Whiteside returned to action on Tuesday June 28.

Eli Whiteside (quad) is expected to start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Whiteside hasn't played since last Wednesday due to tightness in his left quadriceps muscle. He'll continue to share playing time with Chris Stewart behind the dish.

Eli Whiteside has missed four straight games due to tightness in his left quadriceps muscle.

Whiteside is expected to return to the Giants' lineup for one part of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs. He's batting .221/.229/.372 so far this season.

Eli Whiteside is not in Friday's lineup due to a tight quad.

He's available off the bench and should be able to return to the lineup sometime over the weekend. Chris Stewart is getting the start behind the plate Friday.

Eli Whiteside went 2-for-4 with three RBI in San Francisco's win over the Twins on Wednesday.

He delivered a two-RBI triple in the second. The triple comes just one day after he homered, and one week after his first triple of 2011. That's good news for the Giants, but any offense they get from Whiteside going forward should be considered a bonus. He's extremely unlikely to become a viable fantasy option in any format outside of two catcher NL-only leagues.

Giants GM Brian Sabean said that acquiring a catcher "at least for now, is not on our plate."

"We love (Eli Whiteside)," Sabean said. "We thank our lucky stars that Whitey's in this position. He's always caught extremely well, and we've done well when he's been behind the plate, as a team. He deserves a shot to see what it looks like. He's more than capable. Our pitchers love throwing to him. He's been around the block." It's no surprise that Sabean doesn't plan to pull a quick trigger on a deal in the wake of the Buster Posey injury, but that could change in a month or two. The two names most connected with the Giants to this point have been the Nationals' Pudge Rodrigue and free agent Bengie Molina.

Royals manger Ned Yost thinks Billy Butler could steal 10 bases this season.

We're going to assume Yost said this with a straight face. "Billy got one in the intrasquad game the other day, too," said Yost. "You can pick your spots in those situations, and we're looking to do that whenever we can." Butler has exactly one stolen bases over 533 career major league games, so if you're picking him for steals, well, you're doing something wrong.

Eli Whiteside (elbow) is hoping to start behind the plate in Thursday's Cactus League game.

Whiteside was shut down in late February after developing some inflammation in his right elbow. He threw to bases on Tuesday in camp, though, and told reporters that he is feeling much better. The 31-year-old catcher is expected to serve as Buster Posey's backup this season and will carry almost no fantasy value.

Eli Whiteside (elbow) is hoping to return to game action early next week after throwing long toss for the second straight day on Friday.

Buster Posey's backup, he's taken just two at-bats thus far this spring. Only dealing with some inflammation, and not tendinitis, it will be a surprise if he's still sidelined by this time next week.

Eli Whiteside (elbow) has been cleared to resume taking batting practice.

Whiteside was shut down about 10 days ago after some inflammation was found in his throwing elbow. He should be playing in Cactus League games in no time.

Tests Friday on Eli Whiteside's throwing elbow showed only mild inflammation.

Good news. Whiteside was wearing a wrap around his right elbow in camp Friday morning and told reporters that he was headed to the trainer's room for an MRI. Everything checked out fine and he should be back to regular workouts by early next week. The Giants will give him the next couple of days off to rest.

Eli Whiteside underwent an MRI on his throwing elbow Friday in camp.

Whiteside was spotted heading toward the trainer's room with his elbow wrapped this morning as the rest of the Giants' pitchers and catchers were beginning to work out. It's not known how significant his injury might be. Whiteside, 31, is expected to serve as Buster Posey's backup this season.