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Giants Interview Kurt Suzuki as Catcher-Led Managerial Search Picks Up

San Francisco is zeroing in on recently retired catchers, a pattern shaped by Stephen Vogt's quick success.

Overview

  • The Giants interviewed longtime MLB catcher Kurt Suzuki on Friday as part of their manager search, according to multiple reports.
  • Suzuki, 42, works as a special adviser in the Angels’ front office under Perry Minasian, who is the brother of Giants GM Zack Minasian.
  • He has not held coaching or managerial roles since retiring in 2022 after a 16-year playing career that included an All-Star nod and a World Series ring.
  • Cleveland’s playoff elimination on Thursday allows San Francisco to request permission to speak with associate manager Craig Albernaz, a former Giants coach and close Vogt confidant.
  • Other names under consideration include former catchers Nick Hundley and Curt Casali, while coverage has noted Suzuki’s 2019 White House appearance that drew criticism.