The San Francisco Giants have dropped right‑hander Keaton Winn to the 15‑day IL after a right‑elbow strain surfaced in the wake of three consecutive outings. Giants manager Tony Vitello said the move is a reset, with Winn expected back in a few days. Winn, 28, had a 3.23 ERA in 29 games this season.

Vitello noted Winn had pitched both weekend games against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley, then flew back to San Francisco at 4 a.m. before taking the mound in the ninth versus the Washington Nationals. He surrendered three runs, turning a 3‑1 lead into a 4‑3 loss that exposed the bullpen's fragility early in the season for the team.

Winn's injury follows a pattern of arm troubles that have limited his availability. Vitello said the split‑finger issue prevents him from feeling fully reborn enough to throw. With Winn sidelined, the Giants recalled right‑hander Tristan Beck from Triple‑A Sacramento to fill the roster spot and keep the rotation sharp through the rest of the season ahead.

Winn's 3.23 ERA and single save in 29 appearances underscore his value, but the elbow strain threatens to derail the Giants' late‑season push for a playoff berth. The organization will monitor his recovery, while the bullpen adjusts to the new setup. Fans will watch closely as the team battles injuries to secure postseason hopes for.