Giants catcher Daniel Susac fractures patella, Matt Chapman has surgery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
San Francisco Giants catcher Daniel Susac suffered a patella fracture after injuring his knee during a game against the Detroit Tigers on August 9, 2026. Initially thought to be a contusion, an MRI revealed the fracture. This injury leaves the Giants with only one healthy catcher, Drew Cavanaugh, on their roster. The situation worsened with the announcement that third baseman Matt Chapman is undergoing season-ending surgery for a core-muscle injury. The Giants are seeking a backup catcher to address their depleted depth, as Jesus Rodriguez is on the injured list and Eric Haase is no longer available.
- •Daniel Susac's injury occurred during a game on August 9, 2026.
- •An MRI confirmed a patella fracture after initial assessments suggested a contusion.
- •Matt Chapman is set for season-ending surgery for a core-muscle injury.
- •Drew Cavanaugh is the only healthy catcher on the roster.
- •The Giants are considering adding catcher Zack Morgan from Triple-A Sacramento.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Giants Get Tough Injury News on Daniel Susac Before Astros Series
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Giants lose Daniel Susac to patella fracture as catcher depth hits critical level
"The San Francisco Giants revealed a new injury for catcher Daniel Susac. Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Susac suffered a fractured patella in his left knee. An MRI showed a left knee patella fracture for Daniel Susac, who got hurt yesterday. Giants are short on catching options; Jesus Rodriguez is doing […] The post Giants Get Tough Injury News on Daniel Susac Before Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"Rookie Daniel Susac's injury further depletes the San Francisco Giants catcher ranks, leaving them with just one healthy on the roster. Meanwhile, Matt Chapman underwent surgery, as expected.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:30 AMGiants Get Tough Injury News on Daniel Susac Before Astros Series
The San Francisco Giants revealed a new injury for catcher Daniel Susac. Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Susac suffered a fractured patella in his left knee. An MRI showed a left knee patella fracture for Daniel Susac, who got hurt yesterday. Giants are short on catching options; Jesus Rodriguez is doing […] The post Giants Get Tough Injury News on Daniel Susac Before Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:48 AMGiants lose Daniel Susac to patella fracture as catcher depth hits critical level
Rookie Daniel Susac's injury further depletes the San Francisco Giants catcher ranks, leaving them with just one healthy on the roster. Meanwhile, Matt Chapman underwent surgery, as expected.
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