The SF Giants will be without veteran third baseman Evan Longoria in their final three games of the season. On Monday, the Giants placed Longoria on the 15-day injured list after X-rays revealed he suffered a right thumb fracture in the 10th inning of the Giants 4-3 win on Sunday. Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker hit a pitch from Jharel Cotton 100.9 mph towards the hot corner https://www.thesfgstore.com/Atlee_Hammaker_Jersey-14. While Longoria was in a position to field it, the ball took an unorthodox bounce and hit him directly on the thumb. His recovery time is estimated at 4-6 weeks.John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsWith the offseason on the horizon, Longoria injury should not impact his ability to play next season. He has said multiple times that he will not retire if the Giants exercise their club option in his contract for 2023. Granted, he may reevaluate his options if the Giants buyout his contract and make him a free agent.Im a Giant until Im not, Longoria said in a conversation with reporters on Monday. He also acknowledged that he would be open to re-signing with the Giants this offseason if they decline his option and there are no other compelling offers.Still, the fractured thumb is a hard luck injury for a player that has struggled to stay healthy throughout his San Francisco tenure https://www.thesfgstore.com/Andrew_Vasquez_Jersey-150. Since playing in 53 of the team 60 games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Longoria has been played in fewer than 90 games in each of the past two seasons.