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Stassi, 34, had not officially announced his retirement as a player. He’s apparently moving into the next phase of his career after playing parts of ten seasons in the big leagues.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 12

Former Angels Catcher Retires, Immediately Joins Coaching Staff

The Angels tapped into their recent history when they named former catcher Kurt Suzuki as their new manager in October. Of course, why only bring back one of your former catchers into the dugout when you can have two?

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 24

San Francisco Giants’ Spring Training Star Will Not Exercise His Opt-Out Clause

The San Francisco Giants have had a few players break out in a big way this spring, as they look to make roster cut-downs and work their way to having a 26-man roster.

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Veteran catcher won't opt out of Giants deal, report to Triple-A

Max Stassi won’t exercise the opt-out clause in his minor league contract, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle writes, and the catcher will instead remain in the Giants organization and play with Triple-A Sacramento.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 27, 2024

Giants make sneaky move on ex-Angel amid intriguing MLB free agency

The San Francisco Giants underwent front-office changes after a disappointing 2024 season. That group, led by President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey is looking to improve this offseason.

Giants could bring back beloved ex-World Series MVP in coaching role?

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26, 2024

Giants, Max Stassi Agree To Minor League Deal

The Giants agreed to a minor league contract with Max Stassi, as first reported by Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton (on X) and subsequently reflected on the catcher’s MLB.com transaction log.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 25, 2024

Recently-Traded Angels Catcher Signs With NL West Squad

After a season plagued with injuries, former Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi found a new home signing a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants, according to Aram Leighton.

Chicago White Sox News / ESPN / November 1, 2024

White Sox decline options on Moncada, Stassi

The White Sox declined a $25 million option on third baseman Yoán Moncada and a $7.5 million option on catcher Max Stassi.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / November 1, 2024

White Sox decline options for Yoan Moncada, Max Stassi

The Chicago White Sox declined the 2025 club options for third baseman Yoan Moncada and catcher Max Stassi on Friday. Moncada's option was for $25 million and instead he will receive a $5 million buyout, while Stassi's was for $7.5 million and he gets a $500,000 buyout.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 11, 2024

Recent Angels Castoff Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Former Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi will miss the remainder of the 2024 MLB season after undergoing a season-ending left hip surfacing procedure on Friday, via the Chicago White Sox on X.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / June 10, 2024

White Sox Injury Updates: Tommy Pham, Andrew Benintendi on the Mend, Max Stassi Out for Season

The Chicago White Sox will start a seven-game road trip with Monday's contest in Seattle after recently ending a 14-game losing streak and splitting a series with the Boston Red Sox.