Daniel Susac Out With Patella Fracture, Giants Catcher Depth at Critical Level
San Francisco's starting catcher Daniel Susac has been lost to a patella fracture, leaving the Giants in urgent need of experienced catching help.
Giants catcher Daniel Susac sustained a patella fracture, according to SF Chronicle beat reporter Susan Slusser. The injury has pushed the team's catcher depth to a critical level. In response, San Francisco called up Zach Morgan, a local product from Stockton's Lincoln High School and Fresno State, on an emergency basis. The Giants are also actively pursuing experienced catching options from outside the organization.
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