The San Francisco Giants are in the midst of an active offseason as they begin reshaping their roster. In a recent move, the team has designated veteran catcher Andrew Knizner for assignment after just one season in San Francisco.
According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Giants’ decision comes despite Knizner’s impressive performance in the second half of the 2025 season, where he demonstrated notable skills behind the plate and a batting average of .306 with a 137 wRC+. Furthermore, his strikeout rate of 11.4% marked the best of his career, positioning him as an above-average framer and defensive catcher.
During his brief stint with the Giants, Knizner played in 33 games, posting a .221 batting average and a .598 OPS. While the latter part of his season showed promise, his overall performance fell short of expectations, leading the Giants to part ways with the 30-year-old catcher just a year after he was acquired.
Knizner previously had stints with the St. Louis Cardinals from 2019 to 2023, and a subsequent season with the Texas Rangers in 2024, accumulating a total of 323 games played throughout his MLB career. As he now enters free agency, Knizner will look for a new opportunity as a backup catcher, and his strong second-half performance could potentially attract interest from other teams.
This decision signifies a strategic shift for the Giants as they look to build a competitive lineup for the upcoming seasons, highlighting the ongoing evolution of the team.