Giants place Logan Webb on IL, ending his season due to blister
The San Francisco Giants have placed right-hander Logan Webb on the injured list with a blister on his right middle finger, ending his 2026 season. Webb previously missed three weeks in May with right knee bursitis, his first IL stint since 2021.
The San Francisco Giants’ 2026 season has taken another hit with right-hander Logan Webb now sidelined by a blister on his right middle finger. The injury forces him onto the injured list and officially ends his campaign, marking a second significant absence this year after he spent three weeks in May recovering from right knee bursitis. That earlier stint was notable because it was Webb’s first IL trip since 2021, underscoring how durable he had been before this season’s setbacks.
With Webb unavailable, the Giants lose a key arm from their rotation during the stretch run. The blister, a recurring issue for pitchers, is particularly troublesome for a starter who relies on grip and spin. The team will need to adjust its pitching plans without him, though the exact roster moves or replacements are not specified in the available information.
This injury could affect the Giants’ playoff push and their pitching depth, as losing a frontline starter late in the season may strain the bullpen and force younger arms into larger roles. Fans and fantasy baseball players who track Webb’s performance will also feel the impact, while the team’s front office may need to reassess offseason priorities. The broader baseball community might see this as a reminder of how fragile a pitcher’s season can be, even for previously reliable performers.