San Francisco Giants Announce Jung Hoo Lee Decision During Angels Series

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 22: Jung Hoo Lee #51 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)

On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants will look to sweep the Los Angeles Angels (at home).

They are coming off a 9-2 win on Saturday.

Jung Hoo Lee had two hits, including one home run and three RBIs.

UPDATE: The Giants lost 4-3.

Lee did not play on Sunday. 

Giants Announce Jung Hoo Lee Decision

UPDATE: Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reported the latest. 

Pavlovic wrote: “Jung Hoo Lee is a little sore after getting hit yesterday, needed the day off. Matt Chapman, Jonah Cox and Victor Bericoto are making good progress. Cox in particular looks close to a rehab assignment.”

Alex Pavlovic

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Jung Hoo Lee is a little sore after getting hit yesterday, needed the day off. Matt Chapman, Jonah Cox and Victor Bericoto are making good progress. Cox in particular looks close to a rehab assignment.

2:08 pm · 26 Jul 2026

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For Sunday’s game, the Giants have announced their starting lineup.

Underdog MLB wrote: “Giants 7/26 L. Arraez 2B H. Ramos LF B. Eldridge DH R. Devers 1B C. Schmitt 3B D. Gilbert CF W. Adames SS D. Cavanaugh C G. McCray RF C. Whisenhunt SP”

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Giants 7/26

L. Arraez 2B H. Ramos LF B. Eldridge DH R. Devers 1B C. Schmitt 3B D. Gilbert CF W. Adames SS D. Cavanaugh C G. McCray RF

C. Whisenhunt SP

12:38 pm · 26 Jul 2026

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Lee has been removed from the lineup on Sunday.

The 27-year-old is having a very strong year.

He is currently batting .302 with 109 hits, six home runs, 37 RBIs, 51 runs and six stolen bases in 96 games.

Lee is in the middle of his third MLB season (all with the Giants).

SleeperSFGiants

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The Giants have informed teams that Jung Hoo Lee is off the table, but they’re open to moving Heliot Ramos, per @BNightengale

12:20 pm · 26 Jul 2026

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Looking At The Giants Right Now

The Giants have played well against the Angels, but they are in the middle of a very disappointing season.

Players such as Lee make up a very notable roster that is currently among the worst teams in baseball.

Right now, the Giants are the fourth-place team in the National League West with a 44-60 record in 104 games.

After the Angels, the Giants will remain at Oracle Park to host the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

They have gone 24-25 in 49 games at home.

Angels Right Now

As for the Angels, they come into play at the bottom of the American League West with a 41-64 record in 105 games.

Following the Giants, the Angels will head home to host Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros on Monday night in California.