The extent of Schmitt's injury is currently unknown, though he wasn't able to finish his at-bat after getting plunked by a 93-mph fastball. The 26-year-old had already been filling in at third base for the injured Matt Chapman (hand), though Tyler Fitzgerald may now be in line for an uptick in starts if Schmitt is forced to miss any amount of time.

The SF Giants are spiraling down the drain right now and it feels a little like the world is ending. However, there has at least been one bright spot of positiv

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt was hit by a pitch in the elbow during his at-bat in the eighth inning of Friday's 7-6 loss to the Rays and was subsequently removed from the game. Tyler Fitzgerald replaced Schmitt in the lineup,

Schmitt was hit by a pitch during Friday's game against Tampa Bay and immediately left the contest. While he avoided structural damage and won't require a stint on the injured list, the 26-year-old is expected to miss multiple games due to the injury. While he's idle, Tyler Fitzgerald could pick up an extra start or two.

Rafael Devers and Casey Schmitt homered, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 to snap their longest home losing streak in more than a decade

In the first three innings Friday, the San Francisco Giants scored more runs than their previous five games combined, but they still fell to the Rays 7-6 to fall a season-worst four games under .500.

The San Francisco Giants play the San Diego Padres after Casey Schmitt had four hits against the Padres on Tuesday.