The SF Giants lost a fan favorite on Tuesday when Atlanta claimed catcher Chadwick Tromp off waivers. The Giants designated Tromp for assignment last week to open up a 40-man roster spot, which put him at risk of being claimed by all other MLB teams. Atlanta immediately optioned Tromp to Gwinett, their Triple-A affiliate.
Tromp was signed as a minor league free agent heading into 2020 and was thrust into the everyday job after Buster Posey opted out of the season due to COVID-19 concerns. Tromp flashed some power and played solid defense behind the plate but hit just .