Giants manager Tony Vitello shares important update before Dodgers game

The San Francisco Giants received an encouraging injury update Wednesday ahead of their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as manager Tony Vitello provided optimism regarding catcher Daniel Susac’s return timeline.

The Giants enter the night at 18-24 but continue showing signs of improvement after winning four of their previous five matchups. As San Franciso tries to build momentum in the National League West race, every positive roster development carries added importance heading into the matchup at Dodger Stadium.

Susac’s status became one of the organization’s primary storylines before first pitch. The 24-year-old catcher landed on the injured list April 21 with right elbow ulnar neuritis after an encouraging start to his rookie season. However, Vitello’s latest comments suggested the young backstop could return in the near future.

NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Alex Pavlovic shared the update Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, after speaking with Vitello before the series finale.

“Tony Vitello said Daniel Susac is just about ready and will be back with team soon. Sounds like this weekend against the A’s is likely.”

Tony Vitello said Daniel Susac is just about ready and will be back with team soon. Sounds like this weekend against the A’s is likely.

— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) May 14, 2026

The update gives the Giants additional clarity regarding both their catching depth and lineup flexibility moving forward. Before suffering the injury, Susac impressed with his offensive approach and composure behind the plate during the opening weeks of the season. His potential return also comes at an important time as San Francisco continues relying heavily on younger contributors through a demanding stretch against division rivals and American League opponents.

A return during this weekend’s series vs. the Athletics could also boost a Giants team trying to stay competitive in a tightly contested division race. Vitello’s comments throughout the week reflected growing confidence in the catcher’s recovery progress and overall readiness.

For now, the club appears optimistic that one of their promising young contributors will rejoin the active roster shortly after Wednesday night’s finale against Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium.

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