Giants' Birdsong Lands on 60-Day IL After Forearm Injury

Birdsong to undergo Tommy John surgery, clearing roster spot for veteran reliever Borucki

Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:06am by Ben Kaplan

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The San Francisco Giants have moved outfielder Hayden Birdsong to the 60-day injured list after he suffered a forearm injury. Birdsong is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery next week, prompting the roster move that frees up a spot for the Giants to sign veteran reliever Ryan Borucki to a one-year contract.

Why it matters

Birdsong's extended absence due to the Tommy John procedure is a significant blow to the Giants' outfield depth, as he was expected to compete for a starting role this season. The roster move allows the team to add bullpen help in Borucki while Birdsong recovers from the surgery.

The details

The Giants announced that Birdsong has been placed on the 60-day injured list after sustaining a forearm injury. He is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery next week, which will sideline him for an extended period. This roster move frees up a spot for the Giants to sign veteran reliever Ryan Borucki to a one-year contract.

  • Birdsong was placed on the 60-day IL on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
  • Birdsong is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery next week.

The players

Hayden Birdsong

A Giants outfielder who was expected to compete for a starting role this season before suffering a forearm injury that requires Tommy John surgery.

Ryan Borucki

A veteran reliever who was signed by the Giants to a one-year contract, filling the roster spot created by Birdsong's move to the 60-day IL.

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What’s next

The Giants will monitor Birdsong's recovery from Tommy John surgery, with the goal of having him back in the outfield at some point during the 2027 season.

The takeaway

Birdsong's injury is a setback for the Giants, but the roster move allows the team to add bullpen depth in Borucki while Birdsong focuses on his rehabilitation and eventual return to the field.