SF Giants promote Zach Morgan to major leagues as catcher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The San Francisco Giants have called up catcher Zach Morgan from Triple-A Sacramento after placing Daniel Susac on the injured list. Morgan, a former seventh-round draft pick in 2022, was promoted on August 10 and is set to back up Drew Cavanaugh for the team's game against the Astros tonight. Morgan, who has spent five years in the minors, has performed well this season, batting.269 over 131 plate appearances. The Giants may seek a more experienced catcher to fill this role in the coming weeks as they navigate injuries.
- •Zach Morgan called up to Giants on August 10, 2026.
- •He replaces injured catcher Daniel Susac on roster.
- •Morgan will serve as backup to Drew Cavanaugh.
- •He batted.269 this season in minor leagues.
- •Giants could add more experience at catcher soon.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — SF Giants call up former Lincoln catcher Zach Morgan to major leagues
"The San Francisco Giants called up former Lincoln catcher Zach Morgan to the major leagues Monday, four years after drafting him in the seventh round.
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