Giants Call Up Zach Morgan After Daniel Susac Injury Creates Opening

Daniel Susac fractured his kneecap forcing the San Francisco Giants to make a move and give Zach Morgan an opportunity.

San Francisco Giants catcher Daniel Susac Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The San Francisco Giants now have a catching situation. A really thin catching situation. But really, what better time to see exactly what they have in the minor leagues?

Catcher Daniel Susac suffered a left knee patella fracture during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers.

In a corresponding move, the Giants promoted Zach Morgan from Triple-A Sacramento. This will be the 26-year-old’s debut in the major leagues should he get to take the field. While San Francisco wasn’t looking for another reason to evaluate young talent, they just got one.

It was Sunday afternoon in a game against the Detroit Tigers when Susac fouled a ball directly off his knee in the fifth inning. It was immediately apparent that he was in pain, but stayed in the game for two more innings. After an MRI confirmed the break, the Giants placed Susac on the 10-day injured list.

The team is now holding on to a 49-70 record and well out of any National League playoff race, the final weeks of the season are about seeing who will be a contributing factor beyond 2026.

Morgan Earned His Opportunity

Morgan has been working his way through the Giants’ farm system over the last several years. He was drafted in the seventh round by San Francisco in the 2022 MLB Draft.

He’s now 26 and has appeared in 38 games in Sacramento this season. So far, he is batting .269 with a .369 on-base percentage and a .370 slugging percentage. In 2026, he has 29 hits that include five doubles, two home runs, and 19 RBI.

His numbers, along with the immediate need, made him the logical choice to put call up for the behind the plate needs when Susac went down.

This will be his chance to prove that he belongs in the major leagues.

One More Name Gets His Shot

As the Giants season has been less than expected, now is the time for the young players to get their chance. Morgan is just one more name who is being evaluated for what he can do in the future.

The trade deadline saw this team trade away several established veterans and that gives prospects opportunities.

Injuries will continue to create openings for players, but the unfortunate circumstance also creates the chance for the Giants to get valuable information about whether their minor leaguers can step up and carve out a role for themselves at the major league level.

Morgan has put in the work in the minors for years now. Whether or not he sticks in the majors will likely be determined by his performance now.