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Splash Considerations Ep. 1: Hayden Birdsong Seeks Second Opinion on Arm Injury + Bullpen Outlook (feat. Maria I. Guardado) On the first episode of Splash Considerations, Justice is joined by MLB.com's Maria I. Guardado to discuss right-hander Hayden Birdsong, who will meet Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion after undergoing an MRI that revealed a Grade 2 forearm strain/
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On the first episode of Splash Considerations, Justice is joined by MLB.com's Maria I. Guardado to discuss right-hander Hayden Birdsong, who will meet Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion after undergoing an MRI that revealed a Grade 2 forearm strain/UCL sprain. Plus, how is the Giants' "fluid" bullpen situation shaping up, and who will cover the game's later innings?
Follow Justice on Twitter/X: @justdelossantos
Follow Maria on BlueSky: @miguardado.bsky.social
Timestamps
0:50: The origins of Splash Considerations
2:45: Team USA's controversial win over Team República Dominicana
12:35: Justice and Maria's favorite baseball movies
15:30: Hayden Birdsong's injury and bullpen outlook
32:41: Where Bryce Eldridge starts the season
Additional reading
Hayden Birdsong seeking second opinion: https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/15/sf-giants-birdsong-to-receive-second-opinion-on-injury-diagnosis/
Opening Day roster projection 2.0: https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/15/sf-giants-roster-projection-2026-opening-day/
Erik Miller emerging as leverage option: https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/13/with-uncertainty-in-bullpen-sf-giants-miller-stands-to-emerge-as-leverage-option/
Ryan Walker sets sights on closer role: https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/24/ryan-walker-sf-giants-closer-opening-day-roster/
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Release Date: 16/03/2026, 20:00:00
