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Giants Add Catcher Eric Haase on Minor-League Deal With $1.6 Million MLB Upside

The 33-year-old will vie with Rule 5 pick Daniel Susac to back up defensive anchor Patrick Bailey.

Overview

  • Haase agreed to a minor-league contract that would pay a $1.6 million base salary if he makes the major-league roster, with an opt-out at the end of spring training.
  • The latest reporting clarifies earlier discrepancies by outlining a non-roster pact carrying an MLB salary if selected to the big-league club.
  • San Francisco sought experience behind Bailey, with Haase joining a competition that also includes prospect Jesus Rodriguez and carries Rule 5 constraints for Susac.
  • Haase spent the past two seasons in the Brewers organization, opening 2025 as William Contreras' backup before moving to Triple-A after Milwaukee traded for Danny Jansen.
  • The Detroit-area native has appeared in parts of eight MLB seasons with a .228 average and 48 home runs, featuring power from the right side with swing-and-miss risk.