Overview
- The Giants and Webb said he will not be used as a pitcher in the All-Star Game, a team-driven precaution to limit his midseason workload.
- Webb described his availability as a "last-guy-available" situation and said he will attend All-Star events in Philadelphia even if he does not throw.
- The decision follows Webb's spring work for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and a May stint on the injured list for right-knee bursitis.
- The club emphasized the move was meant to keep Webb ready to make his next scheduled start for San Francisco when the second half opens next weekend in Seattle.
- The choice takes on added weight with the Giants sitting under .500 this year, as the team seeks to protect one of its top pitching assets ahead of the trade-deadline stretch.