Giants placed RHP Chad Gaudin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 17, with carpal tunnel syndrome.

It's not clear at this point how long the ailment will sideline Gaudin. Barry Zito will re-enter the rotation in the meantime and starts on Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Chad Gaudin was knocked around in a no-decision against the Marlins on Friday, allowing eight runs on 11 hits over his four-plus innings.

Gaudin struck out five while issuing four free passes in the game. He was staked to a 7-0 lead after two innings, but was unable to keep the Marlins offense at bay as they struck for four in the third, one in the fourth and three more in the fifth before chasing Gaudin. Even with this atrocity, he still owns a stellar 3.06 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 88/40 K/BB ratio through 97 innings on the season. He'll try to put this one behind him when he takes on the Red Sox at home on Wednesday.

Chad Gaudin allowed one (unearned) run over five innings Saturday in the Giants' 3-2 win over the Orioles.

Gaudin was left with a no-decision because the Giants didn't take the lead until the bottom of the sixth inning. The right-hander was yet again superb, yielding only two hits while striking out six. He's been a great story so far and should be able to keep it rolling next week against the Marlins in Miami.

Chad Gaudin turned in his second consecutive quality start on Monday, tossing 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball in a 4-2 win over the Brewers.

He struck out eight, allowing four hits and four walks. The resurgent hurler has come back from obscurity (or, more accurately, mediocrity) to post a 2.56 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 88 innings. He'll get a stiff test this weekend against the Orioles.

Chad Gaudin spun seven innings of one-run ball in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Phillies.

Gaudin served up a solo shot to Chase Utley in the first inning, but the Phils could only muster three singles and a walk after that. The righty struck out five on the night. It's a nice rebound outing for Gaudin, who struggled last week against the Reds. He boasts a 2.64 ERA for the season and is likely to keep his rotation spot over Barry Zito after Ryan Vogelsong returns. Gaudin gets the Brewers at home next.

Chad Gaudin was hammered for six runs on seven hits and five walks over 3 2/3 innings in a blowout loss to the Reds on Wednesday.

Let the record show that Gaudin was 4-1 with a 2.15 ERA at sunrise on July 24, because we expect this evening's performance is only the beginning of Gaudin's steep regression to come. Only NL-only owners should consider starting Gaudin next week in Philadelphia.

Chad Gaudin struck out eight in seven innings and combined with five relievers on a shutout of the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Yes, Bruce Bochy needed five relievers to get through two innings. Four relievers combined to face six batters in the eighth before Sergio Romo came in and pitched the ninth in a 2-0 win. It's likely the same result would have materialized had Bochy not tried to get so cute. For one thing, he could have just left Gaudin in. The right-hander was at 92 pitches through seven before being replaced by a pinch-hitter. He's 4-0 as a starter this year, and he's allowed a total of three runs in 20 innings this month.

Chad Gaudin pitched five innings of one-run ball Friday in a victory over the Padres.

Gaudin was kept in the Giants rotation following a revelation that he was charged with open and gross lewdness in Las Vegas during the offseason. He's 3-1 with a 2.39 ERA this season, so bad egg or not, the Giants can't afford to do without him right now.

Chad Gaudin was charged with one count of open and gross lewdness after allegedly groping a woman who was on a hospital gurney in Las Vegas.

Gaudin was arrested by Las Vegas police on January 27, though the rest was not made public until now. The 30-year-old, who was also allegedly intoxicated, had to be held down by hospital security until police arrived. He later told police that he wasn't sure how he ended up at the hospital.

Chad Gaudin gave up just one run on four hits over seven innings in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.

He only allowed one walk and finished with nine strikeouts. Gaudin didn't factor in the decision, but it was easily his most effective outing of the season. He'll look to stay on track in his next start Friday against the Padres

Giants activated RHP Chad Gaudin from the 15-day disabled list.

Gaudin will start on Sunday against the Dodgers. The right-hander had missed the last two weeks due to a bruised right elbow.

Chad Gaudin (elbow) is on track to be activated from the disabled list to start on Saturday against the Dodgers.

Gaudin was cleared after throwing a bullpen session on Saturday with no issues. He's been out since June 20, when he took a comebacker off his pitching elbow.

Chad Gaudin (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday.

Gaudin has been shut down since last week with a right elbow contusion, but hasn't reported any setbacks. He expects to be activated from the disabled list on July 6 when first eligible.

Chad Gaudin (elbow) said Tuesday that he expects to be activated from the disabled list on July 6, the first day he's eligible.

Gaudin reported big improvement with his right elbow contusion on Tuesday. With the way the Giants' schedule works out, the righty might only have to miss one turn through the rotation. Mike Kickham is starting in his place Tuesday.

Giants placed RHP Chad Gaudin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 21, with a right elbow contusion.

The club originally planned to wait until Tuesday to see how Gaudin felt after a game of catch Monday, but obviously they changed their mind. The right-hander shouldn't miss too much time. Mike Kickham has taken Gaudin's spot in the rotation.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Chad Gaudin (elbow) will likely be placed on the disabled list.

The club will wait to see how Gaudin feels on Tuesday following a game of catch Monday before making an official decision. The righty has already been ruled out for Tuesday's start against the Dodgers. Gaudin doesn't figure to be out very long.

Chad Gaudin (elbow) is not expected to make his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Gaudin was able to play catch Monday, but he's yet to throw off a mound since taking a comebacker off the elbow in his last start. It doesn't sound like a disabled list situation, but Mike Kickham has joined the club in L.A. and is expected to get the ball Tuesday.

Chad Gaudin (elbow) wasn't able to play catch on Saturday and may be doubtful for his next start.

Gaudin is still dealing with a bruise as a consequence of getting hit by a comebacker in his last start. The big test will be Sunday when he's scheduled to throw a bullpen. If he's unable to, the Giants will almost certainly need to find another option to make Gaudin's Tuesday start.

Chad Gaudin (elbow) is questionable for his next start Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Gaudin is dealing with a bruised right elbow and will be reevaluated after a bullpen session on Sunday. X-rays ruled out structural damage, but Giants manager Bruce Bochy said he's "unsure" if Gaudin will be available.

X-rays on Chad Gaudin's right arm came back negative.

Gaudin was injured in Thursday's game when a line drive caught his pitching arm. We'll have to see how he recovers over the next few days, but the right-hander seems to think he'll be fine for his next start. "It's all muscle and tissue so ... work it out, get back out there," he said.