Pagan (back) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

A bout of back spasms forced Pagan from Saturday's game and kept him out of the lineup for the finale in Cincinnati, but he's been cleared to face Carlos Frias in the opener against Los Angeles. The quick turnaround is great to see considering Pagan underwent back surgery in September.

Pagan (back) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds.

Pagan left Saturday's game due to back spasms, and although the team doesn't expect the injury to be overly serious, the outfielder was fully expected to miss the afternoon contest. Gregor Blanco will cover for Pagan in center field, with Norichika Aoki in left and Hunter Pence in right.

Pagan exited Saturday's game with back spasm in the sixth inning, but manager Bruce Bochy indicated after the game he doesn't believe it's serious, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. However, he's expected to miss Sunday's game as a result of the issue.

When Norichika Aoki pinch hit for Pagan in the sixth inning, nothing much was made of the situation given the blowout nature of the game. It's a bit concerning that a back issue flared up, as Pagan has a history of back injuries, but it's not believed to be serious. However, the situation should be monitored over the next couple days to confirm it doesn't turn into anything worse.

Pagan (finger) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

Pagan returned to the lineup last Wednesday after missing just one game with a laceration on his left middle finger, but renewed discomfort led to another day out of the lineup Sunday. However, Pagan was able to pinch hit in the finale against Miami and it seems Monday's team off day provided sufficient maintenance for the issue. He will man center field and bat third against right-hander Collin McHugh.

Pagan was kept out of Sunday's lineup because his left middle finger was bothering him, the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Pagan's finger was stepped on earlier in the week and missed Tuesday's game, but he had played the previous four games. The Giants are also off Monday, giving Pagan two days to rest the finger.

Pagan is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

Pagan, who is 9-for-32 at the dish to start the month of May, will get a regular day off in favor of Gregor Blanco in center field. The outfielder is slashing .325/.346/.408 to start the season, but remains in search of his first long ball.

Pagan (finger) is back in the lineup Wednesday.

After being a late scratch Tuesday with a laceration on his left middle finger, Pagan will be set to reclaim his spot in the middle of the Giants' lineup. It's nice to see that the ailment won't keep him out for multiple games, but it is obviously something that could be re-aggravated given Pagan's style as an aggressive defender and base-runner.

Pagan was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a laceration on his left middle finger.

Pagan felt some discomfort in his finger, which was spiked on a stolen base attempt Monday, while playing catch prior to batting practice. Manager Bruce Bochy said Pagan's fingernail was "cracked pretty good." Gregor Blanco will move over to center field in Pagan's absence as Justin Maxwell steps in to man right.

Pagan went 2-for-4 with an RBI and his third stolen base of the season in Monday's win over the Padres.

Pagan has been hitting third all year for the Giants despite not being a typical power-hitter. His .350/.373/.447 slash line has been valuable in most leagues, and he should continue to bat in a premium run-producing position even when Hunter Pence returns.

Pagan went 3-for-4 with an RBI and his first stolen base of the year in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.

This was Pagan's second-consecutive three-hit game (albeit, all singles). He has been batting third in the lineup and should continue to do so until Hunter Pence (forearm) returns.

Pagan is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

No reason was given for Pagan being out of the lineup. It can be assumed this is a normal day of rest for the veteran.

Pagan went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a run scored, and a pair of RBI in Monday's win over Arizona.

As expected, Pagan batted third for the defending World Series champions and did not disappoint. The oft-injured outfielder was dealing with a minor back injury this spring, but he appears to be completely healthy and should be a multi-category contributor as long as he is hitting in the middle of the Giants' lineup.

Pagan will start the season batting third against right-handed pitchers, and he may bat fifth against southpaws, CSN Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic reports.

With Hunter Pence (arm) expected to miss all or most of April, Pagan will spend the season's first month in the middle of the lineup, while Norichika Aoki will handle leadoff duties. It is still possible Pagan gets some early at-bats from the leadoff spot, and once Pence returns, Pagan will likely be a regular atop the lineup.

Pagan returned to the lineup for Wednesday's spring game.

Pagan had been sidelined for nearly two weeks with back stiffness and received an injection in his back last week. The 33-year-old had earlier reported feeling 100 percent and being confident that he'd be ready by Opening Day, so a return to spring action is a step in the right direction toward accomplishing that.

Pagan (back) will play a minor league game Tuesday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pagan has dealt with back issues throughout training camp but he's insistent on being ready for Opening Day and playing in the minors Tuesday is a step in the right direction for that to become a reality. Nevertheless, his next few outings should be telling of his impending decision on whether or not he'll officially be ready for the start of the regular season.

Pagan (back) said that his back spasms are just a minor setback and that he is "confident for Opening Day," CSN Bay Area reports.

There was initial concern when Pagan had to miss time with a back injury after undergoing a procedure on his back last season, but it turned out to be a minor back spasm caused by sleeping in a bed that was too soft. Pagan has since switched to a harder mattress and the shots he received were anti-inflammatory. On Sunday he took batting practice and ran in the field, reporting no discomfort in his back. He appears close to returning to field, but his main focus is being ready for Opening Day. It appears safe to deploy Pagan once the regular season kicks off, but this is just a reminder of how fragile the speedy outfielder can be.

Pagan (back) received an injection in his back and will miss another two or three games, according to CSN Bay Area.

Pagan entered spring training healthy, but he has been sidelined by another back ailment. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Pagan will probably take the next two to three games off in order allow his back to heal. On a positive note, the shot Pagan received in his back is not in the same location as his bulging disk, which caused him to miss the majority of the 2014 season. The Giants seemed to have dodged a bullet regarding the severity of Pagan's back injury, but it still makes the oft-injured outfielder a risky option in drafts. If he were to suffer a setback and miss the start of the season; Juan Perez, Gary Brown, Travis Ishikawa, and Justin Maxwell are all candidates to fill in for Pagan.

Pagan (back) will miss his third straight game Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Pagan continues to battle stiffness in his back, but the team is maintaining that it's nothing serious, despite the fact that Pagan underwent surgery in September. Continue to monitor the situation over the next few days.

Pagan is getting treatment for back stiffness Tuesday, but he may return to the lineup Thursday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

While the initial report suggest this is nothing serious, it's still a bit worrisome that Pagan's bothered by his back. He underwent back surgery in September but hasn't been limited this spring.

Pagan, who underwent back surgery in September, confirmed Tuesday that he is 100 percent healthy, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports. "I'm good, I'm perfect, " Pagain said. "I feel like never before."

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said the same thing in early February, and Pagan won't have any restrictions at camp. Now 33 years old, the veteran center fielder hasn't played 100 games in a season since 2012, but he's still been effective when healthy.