San Francisco Giants closer Hunter Strickland will be sidelined six to eight weeks after he fractured his right hand while punching a door Monday night following a blown save.
Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters that Strickland had surgery Tuesday on the pinkie finger of his right hand.
"The closer has got to have emotional control," Bochy said. "We all get frustrated and that's a tough loss and a gut-wrenching loss. I'm sure he felt full responsibility. He didn't think before it happened. I'm thoroughly disappointed, trust me. I'm crushed, because this guy has grown as a pitcher and a person. I know Hunter cares deeply."
Strickland posted a lengthy message to Instagram on Tuesday night in which he apologized to "my family, my teammates, my coaches, this organization, and our fan base" and vowed to "learn from this."
With the Giants leading the Marlins 4-2 at home on Monday, Strickland came on for the top of the ninth inning and recorded just one out. He allowed two walks, a double, two singles and three runs. The Giants went on to lose 5-4.
It was Strickland's fourth blown save this season. He is 3-3 with 13 saves and a 2.84 ERA overall in 2018.
Hunter Strickland out 6-8 weeks after punching wall
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Giants closer Hunter Strickland out 6-8 weeks after breaking hand on door
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