Giants ace Logan Webb goes on 15-day IL with right knee bursitis, ending consecutive start streak

The San Francisco Giants are tied for the worst record in the National League (and second-worst mark in MLB) and now have to endure without their ace starting pitcher.

Logan Webb was placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee bursitis, the team announced on Saturday. The move is retroactive to May 6, following Webb’s start against the San Diego Padres during which he lasted just four innings. He allowed six runs and seven hits in the Giants’ 10-5 loss.

After the game, Webb acknowledged that he’s been dealing with an issue in his right knee yet didn’t allow that to excuse his performance.

“I’ve dealt with it for a little while, but it’s still no excuse,” he said, via MLB.com’s Henry Schulman.

The eight-year veteran has allowed four or more runs in three of his eight starts this season, indicating that his knee has been bothering him for longer than he was willing to admit.

However, Webb going on the IL is notable. The right-hander has made 156 consecutive starts without missing his turn in the Giants’ rotation, a streak dating back to 2021. He’s made 32 or more starts in each of the past four seasons.

Giants manager Tony Vitello indicated that Webb going on the IL was for his own good, allowing him to take four or five days off beyond his usual turn in the rotation and not try to make his next start due to his competitive nature.

“Webby, when he’s out of uniform, he’s a little more rational,” Vitello told reporters (). “You know how competitive he is. Better to keep the long run in mind or the runway of the season that’s still left over.”