Johnny Cueto will be back on a big league mound on Wednesday night when the Angels conclude their three-game series with the Royals.
Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto threw a bullpen session Saturday, and manager Bruce Bochy said he wouldn't be surprised if Cueto can return from elbow surgery in September.
The San Francisco Giants acquired reliever Trevor Gott from the Washington Nationals for cash.
Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. He went 3-2 with a 3.23 ERA in 53 innings for San Francisco this season.
Giants righty Johnny Cueto has been placed on the DL with a sprained elbow and there's a "strong possibility" he will need to have Tommy John surgery, according to manager Bruce Bochy.
It was a rocky return for Giants starter Johnny Cueto, who gave up four runs in the first inning Thursday night against the Giants, one more than he had in 32 innings before going out with right elbow inflammation.
