Giants designate catcher Eric Haase for assignment, promote rookie catchers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The San Francisco Giants have designated veteran catcher Eric Haase for assignment as of July 18, 2026. This decision comes after Daniel Susac returned from the injured list, allowing the team to rely on an all-rookie catching roster consisting of Susac, Drew Cavanaugh, and Jesus Rodriguez. Cavanaugh was set to start in the Giants' first game of the second half of the season. Haase's performance this season included a batting average of.162 with four home runs, alongside some struggles defensively, including ten wild pitches allowed. His designation aims to consolidate the team's future catching plans by focusing on younger talent.
- •Giants designate Eric Haase for assignment on July 18, 2026.
- •Rookies Daniel Susac, Drew Cavanaugh, and Jesus Rodriguez will catch.
- •Cavanaugh scheduled to start in first game after All-Star break.
- •Haase batted.162 with four home runs this season.
- •Giants aim to strengthen their roster with a younger catching crew.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Giants designate C Eric Haase for assignment, pivot to rookie trio behind the plate
"The San Francisco Giants designated veteran Eric Haase for assignment, leaving them with rookies Daniel Susac, Drew Cavanaugh and Jesus Rodriguez to handle their catching duties.
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