San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart congratulates pitcher Camilo Doval after Mon Aug 8, 2022 contest at Oracle Park in San Francisco in a win over the San Diego Padres. Bart has returned to the Giants line up after being on the IL due to a concussion (AP News photo)

On the Giants podcast with Daniel:

#1 San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler had to choose between back up catchers Austin Wynns or Andrew Knapp to send to Triple A Sacramento with Joey Bart returning to the line up. Kapler went with Wynns because he had performed well and he’s done everything that Kapler has asked him to do.

#2 Kapler did manage Knapp when they were in Philadelphia and said Knapp’s work was commendable but Knapp didn’t have the local ties and wasn’t a switch hitter and that made the decision for which catcher to demote tough.

#3 Brandon Belt who had knee surgery last Saturday is in a wait and see situation. The team captain is hoping that he can get back in the line up at first base by next season if the rehab goes well enough. Belt has been on the club for many years including on the 2012 and 2014 World Championship teams.

#4 Giants outfielder Austin Slater tried his hand at color analysis on the Giants radio network with Giants play by play announcer Dave Fleming. Slater got a positive response when he did color during Giants trip to Los Angeles. Slater is currently on the IL so he has time to do some color.

#5 The Giants Friday open a three game series with the Chicago Cubs. The Giants and Cubs have not announced starters yet but with the Cubs 9.5 games and the Giants 9 games out of the wild card they will be flexible on choosing prospects to start.

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