Daniel Susac Out With Fractured Kneecap
The Giants' rookie catcher suffered a patellar fracture in his left knee and will be placed on the IL, leaving San Francisco scrambling for catching depth.
The Giants officially announced that Daniel Susac has a fractured patella in his left knee. He is meeting with doctors to determine a treatment plan and will be placed on the 10-day IL. With Jesus Rodriguez also on the IL, San Francisco is left with Drew Cavanaugh as their only healthy catcher on the roster. The team is actively exploring the market for a more experienced backup option for the rest of the season.
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