Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that Pagan no longer has issues with his lower back, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

After going through a three-month rehab process following September surgery, Pagan may be able to enter spring training without significant restrictions. Ultimately, it will be difficult to determine is true level of health without seeing him go through the rigors of patrolling center field on a day-to-day basis once Cactus League games begin.

Pagan (back) will have surgery on Thursday, and it will require a three-month rehab, CSN Bay Area's Andrew Baggarly reports.

Manager Bruce Bochy said there was no use in trying to get Pagan healthy enough for him to contribute in the postseason, as the injury needed surgery. Gregor Blanco will continue to see most of the starts in center field and will bat leadoff. The Giants have a variety of underwhelming options in left field, including Chris Dominguez, Juan C. Perez and Gary Brown. Those in single-season leagues can officially cut ties with Pagan, but it sounds like he'll be fully recovered in time for spring training next year.

Pagan (back) isn't expected to be available for the upcoming three-game series against the Dodgers, Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area reports.

Pagan aggravated the back injury that has limited him all season during Friday's contest, and will return to San Francisco for further evaluation. The Giants currently have a 3.5 game lead for the NL Wild Card spot, so getting Pagan healthy for the postseason is likely their top priority at this point. Fantasy owners shouldn't count on much production from Pagan during the season's final week.

Pagan (back) is expected to visit the doctor Saturday and has already been ruled out for Sunday's game, Alex Pavlovic of the Mercury News reports.

Pagan has been dealing with some back issues that haven't gotten better with time off. Multiple reports have noted that Pagan is not just out Sunday, but the entire upcoming Dodgers' series is not looking optimistic. A visit to the doctor Saturday should clear things up, although the news isn't looking bright for the 33-year-old's immediate future.

Pagan (back) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Padres, Andrew Baggerty of CSN Bay Area reports.

Pagan has been dealing with a back issue all season. He returned to the lineup Friday, but was forced out early after his back seized up again. He was set to be re-evaluated Saturday, so the injury must be causing him enough pain to keep him out again. He is still considered day-to-day at this point, while Juan C. Perez will start in center field in his place.

Pagan (back) will be re-evaluated Saturday, Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com reports.

Pagan returned to the lineup Friday following a three-game absence, but his back flared up yet again and he was forced to leave the game in the sixth inning. An MRI on the troublesome region earlier in the week came back clean, but the Giants will have Pagan looked at again to see if he'll be an option for the rest of the weekend.

Pagan left Friday's game with an apparent injury, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It's unclear whether Pagan re-injured his back, which forced him to miss the past three games, or a different ailment. The team should provide an update on his status following Friday's game.

Pagan (back) will bat leadoff Friday, Alex Pavlovic of the Mercury News reports.

Pagan had missed the previous three games with a back injury, but he appears to be getting healthy just in time for the Giants' final week and a half of the season. Once the Giants clinch a wild card berth, they may take the opportunity to rest Pagan in a game or two.

Pagan (back) underwent an MRI on Wednesday, which was returned negative, Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com reports.

Although Pagan missed a third straight game Wednesday, he reported significant improvement and even told manager Bruce Bochy that he feels he can play Friday. With his MRI coming back clean, a return this weekend seems realistic, but the team could take precaution and hold him out for another couple days as to protect against a possible setback.

Pagan (back) will undergo on MRI for his back, and may have to receive a cortisone shot, Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com reports.

Pagan has missed the last two games, and will sit out for a third consecutive day on Wednesday with a stiff back. His back has been an ongoing problem, and may require surgery in the offseason, but for now he should be considered day-to-day.

Pagan (back) is out of the lineup again Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Pagan was scratched from Monday's lineup because of back stiffness, and missed Tuesday's game as well. He has been plagued by the injury throughout the season, and has been contemplating back surgery in the offseason. He will sit again for Wednesday's contest, with Juan C. Perez getting the start in center field and batting eighth for the Giants.

Pagan (back) remains out of the Giants' lineup Tuesday.

He had a stiff back Monday, and it is presumably still bothering him Tuesday. Juan C. Perez will once again get the start in center field, and Pagan should be considered day-to-day.

Pagan has been scratched from Monday's lineup due to a stiff back, Chris Haft of MLB.com reports. Juan C. Perez will start in his place.

Pagan's back must have stiffened up during pregame exercises, so he'll take a seat while Perez steps in as the starting center fielder and lead-off man.

Pagan went 4-for-5 with three runs scored in Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Pagan has been scorching hot of late, going 17-for-45 with four RBI, nine runs and two stolen bases in his last 10 games. Not one for power (three home runs on the year), Pagan still does possess a solid .305/.344/.393 slash line in 364 at-bats this year.

Pagan (back) returned to the lineup Friday and went 1-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI in the win over Detroit.

It was good to see Pagan only miss one game after experiencing tightness in his back (an injury that forced him to miss an extended period of time earlier this year). He is the catalyst atop the Giants' lineup, and they will need him to stay healthy down the stretch in order to have postseason success. It wouldn't be surprising to see Pagan given a day off here or there in order to keep him on the field long term. But it appears that he can be deployed as usual in fantasy lineups.

Pagan (back) is in the lineup, hitting leadoff and playing center field Friday in Detroit.

His back tightened up before Wednesday's game, but it was expected that he would be back Friday. While Pagan isn't much of a power threat, he is a very solid leadoff hitter and his .303 average and 14 steals make him useful in most fantasy formats.

Pagan's back tightened up before Wednesday's game, but the team expects him to be able to play Friday, Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

His owners got a bit of a scare Wednesday, as a back injury forced him to miss almost two months over the summer, but this doesn't sound as serious and he should be back for the weekend series against the Tigers.

Pagan was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Rockies due to back stiffness, Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area reports.

A late scratch due to a back injury in mid-June ultimately led to a nearly two-month absence for Pagan, so the Giants can only hope he avoids a similar fate this time around. Pagan has proven himself as one of the league's better leadoff men over the past three seasons, but injuries have cost him significant time in the last two campaigns. If this latest ailment ends up forcing him to miss more time, the Giants will likely have to get by with using Gregor Blanco as their table-setter, a role he isn't cut out for.

Pagan was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup against the Rockies, Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area reports.

No reason has been given yet for Pagan's absence, but it's more than likely injury-related, given that he was listed in the initial lineup. The Giants should pass along official word on his status shortly, but in the meantime, Juan Perez will cover center field for him.

Pagan went 2-for-5 with a run scored, an RBI, and his 14 stolen base of season Sunday.

Pagan has not skipped a beat since going down with a minor hamstring injury last week. He is hitting .336 (11-for-30) in the seven games since his return, scoring seven runs and remaining aggressive on the base paths with two stolen bases.