"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 candidate (for backup catcher), said general manager Zack Minasian. Obviously, he's going to have to come in and earn it, but to take him shows what we think of him and definitely see him as a really strong candidate. We're excited about where our catching depth is with him."
"San Francisco's last Rule 5 Draft pick was catcher and outfielder Blake Sabol, who hit .243 with 13 home runs and 45 RBIs in 121 games over two seasons. Sabol, like Susac, was originally selected by another team (Cincinnati Reds) during the Rule 5 Draft before being traded to the Giants. As a Rule 5 Draft pick, Susac will be assigned directly to the Giants' 26-man roster and must stay on the roster for the entire season."
The Giants acquired catcher Daniel Susac from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher Miguel Caraballo and cash considerations. Susac was a Rule 5 Draft selection and must remain on the Giants' 26-man roster for the entire season or be offered back to Oakland or designated for assignment. Susac, 24, was a first-round pick by Oakland in 2022 and hit .275 with an .832 OPS, 94 wRC+, and 18 home runs over 97 Triple-A games last season. General manager Zack Minasian cited Susac's defense, power, Bay Area ties and upside as reasons he is a strong candidate for backup catcher. The move adds catching depth for San Francisco.
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