GOOD NEWS: Trending toward minimum IL stay (around May 20). The right knee bursitis is responding to treatment. Expected to slot back into the Giants' rotation immediately upon activation. The 5.06 ERA / 3.50 xFIP gap remains the bull case.

NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 6 with right knee bursitis. The bursitis explains his 5.06 ERA / 3.50 xFIP discrepancy — he was pitching hurt. The Giants expect him back when first eligible (around May 20). Trevor McDonald recalled to make Monday's start vs. LAD.

Started vs San Diego Padres (2W-3L, 4.30 ERA)

Started @ Philadelphia Phillies (2W-3L, 4.86 ERA)

Started @ Philadelphia Phillies (2W-3L, 4.86 ERA)

Started @ Washington Nationals (1W-2L, 5.25 ERA)