Chad Gaudin News: Gaudin (carpal tunnel syndrome) is doubtful to return this season, MLB.com reports.

Gaudin (carpal tunnel syndrome) is doubtful to return this season, MLB.com reports.

Gaudin has been sidelined since Aug. 16 with carpal tunnel syndrome, and with the right-hander progressing slowly in his recovery, it makes sense for the Giants to shut him down at this point. He could be the in the mix for a starting job during spring training.