{"id":808214,"date":"2026-07-18T12:42:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/808214\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T12:42:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:42:33","slug":"san-francisco-giants-cut-9-year-mlb-veteran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/808214\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco Giants Cut 9-Year MLB Veteran"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JUNE 04: Eric Haase #18 of the San Francisco Giants hits a grand slam in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on June 04, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Friday night, the San Francisco Giants<\/a> will play the first of a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners<\/a> in Washington.<\/p>\n

The Giants<\/a> will look to build off a series where they took three out of four games from the Colorado Rockies<\/a> last weekend.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: The Giants won 7-0.<\/p>\n

San Francisco Giants Cut 9-Year Veteran\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyEric Haase #18 of the San Francisco Giants on deck during the MLB game at Chase Field on June 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

Ahead of Friday\u2019s series, the Giants<\/a> designated Eric Haase<\/a> for assignment.<\/p>\n

The <\/a>Giants<\/a> wrote (via X):<\/a> \u201cThe #SFGiants made the following roster moves today: \u2022 C Eric Haase designated for assignment. \u2022 C Daniel Susac<\/a> (#6) returned from rehab and reinstated from the 10-day Injured List.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyEric Haase #18 of the San Francisco Giants throws to first base during the MLB game at Chase Field on June 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

Haase had been in the middle of his first season with the Giants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He is currently batting .162 with 12 hits, four home runs, nine RBIs and eight runs in 29 games.<\/p>\n

Looking At Haase\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyEric Haase #18 of the San Francisco Giants rounds first base after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> at American Family Field on June 04, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

Haase was picked in the 7th round of the 2011 MLB<\/a> Draft.<\/p>\n

He has also spent time with the Detroit Tigers<\/a>, Cleveland Guardians<\/a> and Milwaukee Brewers over nine seasons.<\/p>\n

In 2021 (with the Tigers), Haase hit 22 home runs with 61 RBIs.<\/p>\n

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GettyEric Haase #13 of the Milwaukee Brewers is interviewed after a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> at American Family Field on June 25, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see if another team makes a claim on the 33-year-old, as he could provide good catching depth.<\/p>\n

There is also the chance that he returns to San Francisco (in Triple-A).<\/p>\n

Social Media Reacts\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyEric Haase #18 of the San Francisco Giants of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about the news on social media:<\/p>\n

@Kristie2u:<\/a> \u201cIt surprises me that they DFA\u2019d Haase since he is the only experienced catcher we have\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeff Young:<\/a> \u201cThe Giants<\/a>\u2018 40-man roster now stands at 38.\u201d<\/p>\n

@dk9rfan:<\/a> \u201cWell, for those clambering for more youth, @SFGiants now have 7 rookies on the current 26 man roster. 10 others made their @MLB debuts with the Giants\u201d<\/p>\n

@makaielaaa:<\/a> \u201cNOOO why was Haase let goooo\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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