3:55 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's Game 2 between the Giants and the Padres. He gave up three runs on three hits while fanning one across three innings.

3:21 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list to start Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

5:19 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) could be activated from the 10-day injured list to start one half of Friday's doubleheader with the Padres, the Associated Press reports.

7:01 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will throw a five-inning simulated game at the alternate training site Thursday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

10:54 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) Giants have yet to clarify what Samardzija's (shoulder) role will look like when he's activated from the 10-day injured list, but he appears more likely to work out of the bullpen than rejoining the rotation, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

6:25 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will throw another simulated game Thursday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

6:09 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will throw three innings in a simulated game Saturday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

5:11 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder inflammation) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

6:59 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will begin a throwing program Wednesday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

4:20 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will be reevaluated when the Giants return from their road trip, which ends Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

3:01 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) was diagnosed with right rotator cuff inflammation after undergoing an MRI on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

5:27 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement Saturday.

7:43 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) will stay on turn and start Friday's game against the Dodgers after dealing with a blister in his previous two starts, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

8:46 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk across 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out one batter in the loss to Texas. He did not factor in the decision.

7:53 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) has dealt with a blister over his first two starts this season that prevented him from throwing his splitter, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

3:08 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (0-1) allowed five runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one batter over four innings in a loss to the Padres on Tuesday.

9:49 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) manager Gabe Kapler said Samardzija will start Tuesday's game against the Padres in San Francisco, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

6:37 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) will likely serve as the primary pitcher Friday against the Dodgers, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

11:40 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) will be the Giants' No. 2 starter this year, following Johnny Cueto in the rotation, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

2:05 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

8:14 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (10-12) took the loss after yielding four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two over 6.1 innings Thursday against Pittsburgh.

9:23 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (9-11) allowed six runs on nine hits and a walk over 5.1 innings Sunday, striking out two batters and taking a loss against the Padres.

6:54 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) will be moved up in the rotation to start Sunday against the Padres, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

3:36 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) pitched five innings against Arizona on Tuesday, giving up one run on three hits and three walks while striking out three. He did not factor into the decision.

9:08 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (9-9) gave up one run on two hits over eight innings to earn the win Saturday against the Phillies. He had five strikeouts and zero walks.

7:31 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (7-8) allowed four runs on six hits while striking out seven over five innings in a losing effort against the Mets on Saturday.

11:56 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (7-7) struck out nine while allowing two runs on four hits with one walk across 6.2 innings to earn a victory against the Rockies on Monday.

6:49 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (6-7) threw seven shutout innings while earning the win Sunday against the Cardinals, striking out two while allowing four hits with no walks.

8:12 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (4-7) took the loss Wednesday, giving up five runs on three hits and two walks over five innings while striking out six as the Giants were toppled 6-3 by the Rockies.

8:45 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (4-6) picked up the win Friday, giving up five runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings while striking out five in an 11-5 victory over the Diamondbacks.

11:58 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (3-6) allowed four runs on nine hits and two walks across five innings while taking the loss Sunday against the Brewers. He struck out five.

5:55 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (3-5) gave up three runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out five over 5.1 innings and taking the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday.

6:43 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Reds after giving up three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings.

7:06 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) allowed four runs on five hits across five innings during Sunday's win over the Reds. He gave up three home runs while striking out four batters in the no-decision.

8:09 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) gave up three earned runs over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against Tampa Bay on Saturday, allowing six hits and one walk while striking out four.

9:48 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) yielded one unearned run in five innings of work during Sunday's 3-1 loss to San Diego. He gave up three hits and four walks while striking out two.

7:08 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) first start of the season has "a very good chance" of being April 1, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

4:07 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) tossed three scoreless innings while giving up one hit with two walks and four strikeouts in Monday's spring loss to the Dodgers.

11:39 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) picked up the win Wednesday against the Royals, allowing one hit across two scoreless innings. He struck out two.

3:31 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) has begun throwing bullpen sessions, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

3:28 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said Samardzija's (shoulder) recovery is going well, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

2:16 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

4:14 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) Bruce Bochy said a return for Samardzija (shoulder) this season seems doubtful, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

12:06 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) is getting a second opinion on his injured shoulder after being told to rest by one doctor Friday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

4:02 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) felt soreness in his right shoulder during his latest rehab start at Double-A Richmond, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

7:40 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) covered four shutout innings in his rehab start Wednesday for Double-A Richmond, giving up one hit and one walk and striking out one in the outing.

1:45 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) Wednesday rehab start will be for Double-A Richmond instead of Triple-A Sacramento, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

1:29 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

4:55 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will face live hitters Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

4:08 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) tossed two simulated innings Monday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

3:46 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) is hopeful to start a minor-league rehab assignment sometime next week, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

4:08 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) threw a side session Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

2:20 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing since last Sunday's bullpen session, and doesn't appear ready to make a return any time soon, Jacob Hutchinson of KNBR.com reports.

2:52 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) won't require surgery, and he's slated for a bullpen over the weekend, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

8:25 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (1-5) took the loss Saturday as the Giants fell 3-2 to the Cardinals, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings while striking out three.

11:44 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) was activated from the disabled list as expected Saturday ahead of his scheduled start against the Cardinals.

3:10 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will come off the 10-day DL and pitch against the Cardinals on Saturday, Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group reports.

1:17 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) worked six innings and gave up two runs on five hits and a walk in his rehab start Monday for Triple-A Sacramento. He struck out three while tossing 90 pitches in the outing.

9:00 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) is expected to cover around 90 pitches Monday in his rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento, the Associated Press reports.

3:46 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will make one more rehab start before rejoining the big-league rotation, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

10:45 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) lasted four innings and was charged with six runs on seven hits and two walks in his rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Sacramento. He struck out six in the 88-pitch outing.

10:57 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will take the mound for Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

3:51 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) is slated to make his second rehab appearance at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

6:11 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) struck out four and allowed just one hit over three scoreless innings in his first rehab start Friday for Triple-A Round Rock, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

1:56 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

1:55 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session with no issues Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

10:49 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 40-pitch bullpen session Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

6:10 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) threw from 100 feet off flat ground Tuesday and will have a bullpen session Friday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

10:42 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound Monday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

3:13 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

8:20 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) Bruce Bochy expects Samardzija to miss at least one start due to his right shoulder tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

5:37 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) exited Tuesday's game against the Rockies with right shoulder tightness, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

5:26 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) left with an apparent injury after pitching only one inning during Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

7:35 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (1-1) took the loss against the Nationals on Wednesday, surrendering six runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings while striking out three.

2:37 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (pectoral) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

1:35 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (pectoral) could make his 2018 debut against the Angels on Saturday, Henry Schulman of The San Francisco Chronicle reports.

11:01 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (pectoral) will likely need to make another minor-league rehab start before returning from the disabled list, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

4:42 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (pectoral) will pitch Saturday at High-A San Jose,Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

2:59 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) will throw in an extended spring game Monday followed by a minor-league game before returning from the disabled list, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

12:24 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (pectoral) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

3:47 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (pectoral) continues to make progress in his rehab and could be back in mid-April, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

5:43 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (pectoral) threw from 90 feet with no pain Friday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

3:32 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) will next pitch in a minor-league game Wednesday instead of Tuesday against the Royals, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

11:29 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four batters in six innings Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. He didn't factor into the decision.

6:08 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (9-15) took the loss Friday against the Dodgers, giving up four runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings while striking out four.

4:16 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (9-14) took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Friday, giving up three runs on six hits over eight innings while striking out seven.

1:06 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) held the Cardinals at bay Saturday, tossing seven innings and allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out nine. He didn't factor into the decision.

9:19 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) will take the mound for Saturday's afternoon game against the Cardinals, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

2:26 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (9-12) turned in his finest outing of the season Monday, allowing just three hits while striking out five in a complete-game shutout win over the Padres.

4:13 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (7-12) allowed three runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings to take the loss Saturday against the Nationals.

10:01 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) will start Saturday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

6:47 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (7-11) topped the Diamondbacks with 6.1 innings of three-run ball Sunday, allowing five hits while walking three and striking out three.

11:49 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (6-11) tossed eight innings in Tuesday's win over Oakland, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts.

2:34 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (5-11) allowed just a single run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight Pirates in seven innings en route to a 2-1 victory Wednesday.

11:04 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) gave up five runs on eight hits and a walk with three strikeouts over 4.1 innings in a no-decision Friday against San Diego.

9:06 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) was tagged for seven earned runs over six innings in Sunday's loss to the Padres.

9:35 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (4-10) took the loss Saturday against the Marlins, giving up four runs in seven innings on nine hits and one walk. He struck out five.

2:47 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) gave up two runs on six hits and zero walks while striking out five over six innings Sunday en route to picking up the win against the Pirates.

4:22 AM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) (3-9) allowed two runs on six hits while striking out five batters through 6.1 innings during Monday's win over Colorado.

11:21 PM - Jeff Samardzija (SF) allowed three runs on six hits over seven innings while striking out eight but had to settle for a no-decision in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Braves.