San Francisco Giants Starter Suffers Knee Injury After Hard Comebacker

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb suffered a left knee contusion after being hit by a line drive during his Cactus League start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.

The 35-year-old was in significant pain initially, but he was able to walk off the field under his own power.

Scary moment in Scottsdale, as Alex Cobb took a hard-hit comebacker off what appears to be his left knee. He walked off under his own power.

📹 Here is the play: pic.twitter.com/umWTGtw9I1

— Evan Webeck (@EvanWebeck) March 11, 2023

Fortunately, the test results came back negative, and Cobb is hopeful to make his next scheduled start.

It's a relief for the Giants who feared the worst, and there's a good chance that he won't miss any spring starts.

Cobb had a solid season in 2022, going 7-8 with a 3.73 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 149.2 innings in 28 starts last season. He finished above average in 9-of-14 statcast categories last year, a notable accomplishment.

As the Giants prepare for Opening Day, they will keep a close eye on Cobb's health to ensure he is ready to go when the season begins. Photo Credit:  John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports