Erik Kratz went 5-for-8 with 2 RBI in the 2018 NLDS against the Rockies while playing for the Brewers as their backup catcher. After Milwaukee signed Yasmani Grandal this offseason, his roster spot disappeared, but it took until literally 4 days before Major League Baseball’s official Opening Day for any resolution on that matter. This morning, the Giants traded for him in exchange for infielder C.J. Hinojosa.
Kratz turns 39 in June and despite playing in nine major league seasons has only 868 plate appearances and a slash of .