Sat Mar 29 20:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Giants Add Utility Infielder Koss to Roster, Place Encarnacion and Murphy on IL

**San Francisco, CA** – The San Francisco Giants announced a series of roster moves today, including the promotion of utility infielder Christian Koss to the 40-man roster. Koss, 27, will join the major league team and is expected to make his MLB debut shortly.

To make room for Koss, the Giants placed catcher Tom Murphy on the 60-day injured list due to a herniated disc, and outfielder Jerar Encarnacion on the 10-day injured list with a left hand fracture requiring surgery. Additionally, the team optioned infielders Grant McCray and Brett Wisely to Triple-A Sacramento and reassigned non-roster invitees Joel Peguero and Max Stassi.

Koss, acquired from the Red Sox in a minor league deal last year, impressed during Spring Training, hitting .341 with a strong showing on defense. He’s expected to provide speed and versatility off the bench, backing up starters Tyler Fitzgerald, Willy Adames, and Matt Chapman, alongside fellow utility player Casey Schmitt. Murphy’s injury is expected to sideline him for at least two months, with Sam Huff taking over backup catching duties.

The move to add Koss reflects the Giants’ strategy of testing low-cost talent while capitalizing on injured list rules, potentially setting the stage for future trades. While Koss’s performance in the Majors remains to be seen, his strong Spring Training and minor league statistics suggest he might be a valuable addition to the team.

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