Norichika Aoki: (Head) Will Start Wednesday

It s not a laughing matter now.

We re treating him at this time for a concussion, Bochy said. “He’ll get reevaluated tomorrow and we’ll decide what we’re going to do”.

Aoki was playing for the first time since the third inning Sunday, when he was beaned on the helmet by a 92 miles per hour fastball at Wrigley Field.

Aoki said he felt “OK” as of Thursday afternoon, but that he’d been experiencing nausea, difficulty focusing and general weakness.

There is now no timetable for Pagan’s return as the Giants remain in the thick of the National League playoff race. But after grounding out, popping up and taking a circuitous route to a fly ball in deep left field Wednesday, Aoki told trainers that he did not feel well.

Aoki, who has a. 368 on-base-percentage as the Giants’ primary leadoff hitter this season, has already missed over a month this year due to a leg fracture suffered when he was hit by a pitch on June 20. Former Giant Kevin Frandsen is swinging the hottest bat at Triple-A Sacramento and he can play left field. “He needs a little bit of time”.

One solution that could create another roster spot: transfer Tim Lincecum to the 60-day disabled list. Bochy said the right-hander will treat the outing like a relief appearance, throwing out of the stretch the entire time. While it was unclear whether Aoki had actually been diagnosed with a concussion or was just exhibiting systems, Bochy said the Giants wanted to “lean on the side of caution” and give Aoki the seven-day DL stint to try to recover.

The Giants appear close to adding Phillies’ second baseman Chase Utley as a bench option and insurance policy to Panik, and outfielder Drew Stubbs, who the Rockies designated for assignment on Wednesday, could be a potential fit for the team’s banged up outfield.

Bochy shuffled his lineup for Thursday’s game, moving Belt to the third spot between Matt Duffy and Buster Posey.