Tom Murphy is likely to miss the start of the season due to a mid-back disk herniation, prompting the San Francisco Giants to consider alternatives for the backup catcher position. Manager Bob Melvin stated that Murphy will require an epidural injection and will be re-evaluated shortly. In the meantime, the team has invited Adrian Sugastey to major-league camp as a non-roster player. Depending on Murphy's recovery, candidates like Sam Huff and Max Stassi may vie for the backup spot, with Huff currently having an edge being on the 40-man roster.
"It's going to take a while... For the next few weeks, we're looking at couple weeks of inactivity and then a gradual buildup."
"If Murphy begins the season injured, the list of candidates to be Patrick Bailey's backup catcher includes Sam Huff and Max Stassi."
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