The Giants continued to sign players to minor league contracts. This time they extended their catching depth by signing a veteran catcher with local ties, Max Stassi. Stassi is from Yuba City, CA and was a 4'th round draft pick by the A's out of HS in 2009. He has not played since 2022 due to a chronic hip condition for which he underwent surgery. The White Sox declines their team option for 2025 making him a free agent.
Stassi is considered a good defensive catcher but has had some decent years at the plate, the best being with the Angels 2020-2022. He hit .278 with 7 HR in 105 PA's in 2020, .241 with 13 HR in 319 PA in 2021 and .180 with 9 HR, in 375 PA in 2022.
I am sure the deal comes with a spring training invite and a chance to win a backup catcher role with the Giants in 2025.
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