Giants Promote Zach Morgan to Major League Roster

Overview

• The Giants purchased catcher Zach Morgan’s contract and added him to the active roster to serve as Drew Cavanaugh’s backup, a move confirmed on Tuesday.
• Daniel Susac was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left patella after being struck by a foul ball, creating the immediate need for catching depth.
• Morgan is making his big-league debut after four pro seasons; he was a 2022 seventh-round pick out of Fresno State with a .237/.337/.349 line and an 18% strikeout rate in roughly 1,000 professional plate appearances.
• San Francisco had an open 40-man spot after trade-deadline moves, so no corresponding roster drop was required to call up Morgan, but the club is expected to pursue a more experienced veteran backup via waiver claim, trade, or free agent signing.
• A Northern California native, Morgan flew from Las Vegas to Oracle Park during the game to join the team, a personal milestone that also highlights how Susac’s injury and Jesús Rodríguez’s unavailability have strained the Giants’ catching depth.