SF Giants lose Robbie Ray, Jordan Hicks to injured list

MILWAUKEE — Already facing an uphill climb to the postseason, the Giants now will be without one-fifth of their rotation and a key member of their bullpen for almost half of their remaining schedule.

Robbie Ray was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday after an MRI revealed a strain in his left hamstring, and a few hours later Jordan Hicks joined him with inflammation in his right shoulder. In both cases, though, the Giants are optimistic neither pitcher will much more than the minimum 15 days.