US EditionWhat’s Next for SF Giants Following Quiet Winter Meetings?
Daniel Susac, a strong defensive catcher with solid Triple-A offense, joins the Giants' 26-man roster to enhance catching depth behind Patrick Bailey, GM said.
- On Wednesday, the San Francisco Giants acquired Daniel Susac from the Minnesota Twins for Miguel Caraballo and cash, and he must remain on the Giants' 26-man roster for the season.
- Giants viewed the move as addressing a positional need and adding depth since Oakland left Susac unprotected due to Shea Langeliers and Austin Wynns on their roster.
- Susac batted.275 with a.832 OPS, a 94 wRC+ and 18 homers over 97 Triple-A games last season and spent time on the Giants' taxi squad late in 2025.
- Competition for the backup catcher role tightens, threatening Jesus Rodriguez's previously favored status behind two-time Gold Glover Patrick Bailey, while San Francisco Giants face roster churn after losing players in both major- and minor-league portions of the Rule 5/June drafts.
- Team reports label Susac a plus defender with upside and ongoing improvement, following the Giants' precedent of turning Rule 5 picks like Blake Sabol into contributors.
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SF Giants add catching depth, acquire Daniel Susac in trade with Twins
ORLANDO, Fla. — Andrew Susac served as Buster Posey’s backup catcher more than a decade ago. Now, Susac’s younger brother will have his own opportunity to become a backup catcher in San Francisco. The Giants acquired Daniel Susac on Wednesday from the Minnesota Twins for catcher Miguel Caraballo and cash considerations. Susac was initially selected by the Twins from the Athletics with the fourth overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft. “I think he’s a …
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