A red-hot start for Daniel Susac is put on hold as the San Francisco Giants turn to Eric Haase.
The San Francisco Giants were forced into a roster adjustment on Tuesday, placing rookie catcher Daniel Susac on the 10-day Injured List with right elbow neuritis, retroactive to April 20.
In a corresponding move, the club selected the contract of veteran catcher Eric Haase, while right-hander José Buttó was shifted to the 60-day IL to clear space on the 40-man roster.
The injury interrupts what had been an eye-catching start for Susac, who earned a spot on the roster after arriving via the Rule 5 Draft. Originally selected by the Minnesota Twins from the Athletics, Susac was quickly dealt to San Francisco in exchange for minor leaguer Miguel Caraballo.
The move proved worthwhile early as Susac outperformed expectations in camp and secured the backup role behind Patrick Bailey.
Once the season began, Susac provided an immediate spark at the plate. Across his first 24 major-league plate appearances, he posted a remarkable slash line, consistently putting the ball in play and generating offense for a lineup that has struggled to find rhythm.
While that level of production was unlikely to be sustainable over a longer stretch, it offered a much-needed boost for a Giants offense still searching for consistency.
His emergence also began to shift the catching dynamic. Bailey, widely regarded as one of the premier defensive catchers in the game, has yet to establish himself offensively at the big-league level. With the lineup scuffling, Susac’s early success positioned him for increased opportunities behind the plate.
That momentum is now temporarily halted. The extent of Susac’s injury remains unclear, but his absence leaves San Francisco without one of its most productive recent hitters. In response, the Giants will turn to Haase, a veteran presence capable of providing experience and power potential in a limited role.
The move also underscores the team’s current offensive concerns. With several key contributors off to slow starts, losing a player who had been producing, even in a small sample, creates another challenge for a club trying to stay competitive early in the season.
For now, the Giants will rely on their depth and hope for a quick recovery from Susac. If his early performance is any indication, then his return could provide a timely lift for an offense still working to find its footing.
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