 Frank Bowman, trainer for the Giants, expected him to miss 10 days and opening day.He returned to batting practice on April 19 and pinch hit for the Giants on April 22 against the Cubs, but did not return to full action until almost a full month later on May 2.On his return game against the Milwaukee Braves, his teammates joked that he had a "perfect" night, as he went 1 for 1 with a single, two walks, and a successful squeeze play.