Knapp got into three games last year for the Giants and steps away from the game after spending time in the majors with four different organizations during seven seasons dating back to 2017. The 33-year-old backstop finishes with a .209/.309/.312 triple-slash line with 13 homers and two steals in 879 plate appearances over 328 contests.

Knapp had been designated for assignment on Thursday when Patrick Bailey returned from the injured list. He’ll continue to serve as extra catching depth for the Giants at the Triple-A level.

Seeing his first major league action since 2022, Knapp went 1-for-6 in three appearances for the Giants.

The 32-year-old backstop was released by the Rangers at the beginning of July and has been searching for work since. With Patrick Bailey sidelined, Knapp will help share the load behind the plate with Curt Casali for the Giants. Knapp previously played for the Giants — appearing in three games at the big-league level during the 2022 campaign. He’ll jump right into action, starting behind the plate and batting ninth against the Mariners on Friday evening in Seattle.