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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Manager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants walks to the dugout against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the San Francisco Giants will open up a series with the Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park in California.
The Giants are coming off a 9-6 loss to the Athletics (on Thursday).
Giants Player Suffers Injury Before Braves Series
GettyDaniel Susac #6 of the San Francisco Giants in action against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park on May 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
During Thursday’s game, Daniel Susac suffered an injury.
He finished the day with one strikeout in two at-bats.
Susan Slusser of San Francisco Chronicle wrote: “Susac left with back tightness. Considered day to day but I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see another catcher here tomorrow just in case. Can’t go with just one catcher if iffy.”
Susac left with back tightness. Considered day to day but I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see another catcher here tomorrow just in case. Can’t go with just one catcher if iffy.
Susac is currently batting .267 with 27 hits, 14 RBIs, five runs and one stolen base in 36 games.
He is in the middle of his rookie season.
The 25-year-old was picked in the 1st round of the 2022 MLB Draft.
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying about the injury:
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 19: Daniel Susac #6 of the San Francisco Giants hits single against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot park on June 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Sam Navarro/Getty Images)
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar