Andrew Knizner - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nets MiLB deal from Colorado The Rockies signed Knizner to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

Impact Knizner was released by the Mariners after failing to make the Opening Day roster but has landed a minor-league pact from the Rockies a week later. He will report to Triple-A Albuquerque, where he will give Colorado some experienced catching depth.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Seattle The Mariners released Knizner on Wednesday.

Impact Rather than letting the waiver process play out after designating Knizner for assignment, the Mariners opted to release him, allowing the veteran catcher to reach free agency sooner and choose his next destination. Knizner was unable to crack the Mariners' Opening Day roster coming out of spring training after Seattle elected to keep Mitch Garver as its No. 2 catcher behind Cal Raleigh.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man spot The Mariners designated Knizner for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Knizner will cede his spot on 40-man roster to Mitch Garver, who beat him out for the No. 2 catcher job coming out of spring training. A lifetime .211/.281/.316 hitter over parts of seven MLB seasons, Knizner could attract interest on the waiver wire from other teams looking to upgrade their backup catcher spot ahead of Opening Day.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Garver beats out Knizner, will serve as Mariners' backup catcher (source) PEORIA, Ariz. -- Mitch Garver, who was a late addition to Mariners camp on a Minor League deal and as a non-roster invite, has won the backu...

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

Mariners and catcher Mitch Garver finalizing minor league deal, AP source says

The Seattle Mariners and catcher Mitch Garver are finalizing a minor league contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Mariners News: Andrew Knizner deal final, 3 former RPs find work, Kade Anderson hype It was a busy Tuesday with Mariners news, as Andrew Knizner's contract was finalized and three former relievers found work with new teams.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • SODOMOJO.COM

After finally signing with the Mariners, Andrew Knizner is in the fold for 2026 Over the weekend, multiple reports began surfacing that free agent catcher Andrew Knizner had signed a free agent deal with the Seattle Mari...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • SI.COM

Mariners sign catcher Andrew Knizner to $1 million, 1-year deal

Catcher Andrew Knizner and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets MLB deal from Seattle The Mariners signed Knizner to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Impact Knizner saw 88 plate appearances this past season with the Giants, putting up a .598 OPS. A career .211/.281/.316 over parts of seven big-league seasons, Knizner is poised to open the 2026 season as the Mariners' backup catcher behind star Cal Raleigh.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners close to signing Knizner as backup catcher (sources) SEATTLE -- The Mariners have found their leading candidate to be their backup catcher in 2026. The club is nearing an agreement on a Major L...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • MLB.COM

Becomes free agent Knizner was non-tendered by the Giants on Friday.

Impact Knizner was designated for assignment Friday and was set to be a free agent if he went unclaimed on waivers. This move was primarily procedural as a result.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants acquire outfielder Joey Wiemer from Marlins for cash

The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins for cash

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants DFA Knizner, acquire Weimer in busy transaction day | Sporting News The San Francisco Giants made multiple moves Friday in trading for outfielder Joey Weimer as well as designating catcher Andrew Knizner for...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Designated for assignment The Giants designated Knizner for assignment Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The Giants didn't want to pay Knizner a raise in arbitration, so he will become a free agent if he passes through waivers. Knizner, who turns 31 in February, slashed .221/.299/.299 over 33 contests with San Francisco in 2025.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Wood's wife Suzanna rocks black bikini during family beach day in Bahamas; Andrew Knizner and Carlos Rodon's wives comment Former World Series winner Alex Wood is enjoying his first offseason with his wife after calling time on his career. The former Los Angeles...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Triples in win Knizner went 1-for-2 with two RBI, a triple and a walk in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Knizner appeared in just his fifth game this month, during which he's batting .333 with two RBI in 13 plate appearances. The backup catcher hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning and added an RBI triple in the eighth to give the Giants the lead. With that, the 30-year-old recorded his first triple over his seven-year big-league career. He's slashing .227/.298/.307 with 11 runs scored, five RBI and a homer in 85 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Knizner's first triple leads Giants past Cardinals Andrew Knizner lashed his first major league triple past a diving Victor Scott II in center field, scoring Christian Koss with the go-ahead...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Cardinals eliminated from playoff contention following 4-3 loss to Giants

Andrew Knizner hit an RBI triple in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat St. Louis 4-3 to eliminate the Cardinals from playoff contention

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Picking up rare start Knizner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact With top backstop Patrick Bailey receiving a routine day off, Knizner will pick up his 24th start of the season. Knizner heads into Sunday's contest with a .222/.282/.278 slash line with one home run, three RBI and 11 runs through 79 plate appearances with San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up rare start Knizner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles in loss Knizner went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Padres.

Impact Knizner lined a double to right field in the third inning, driving in San Francisco's first run before coming around to score. The hit marked his first since Aug. 9 and just his second this month. The backup catcher is slashing .172/.213/.241 with eight runs scored, three RBI and one home run across 62 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Machado has 3 RBIs as the Padres beat the Giants 8-4 to take 3 of 4

Manny Machado drove in three runs against Justin Verlander and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 in a sloppy game

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Filling in for resting Bailey Knizner will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact With top backstop Patrick Bailey resting for the day game after a night game, Knizner will step in behind the dish for his 17th start of the season. Knizner has put together a .167/.216/.229 slash line with one home run, two RBI and seven runs over 52 plate appearances.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for resting Bailey Knizner will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray throws a complete game, Giants beat Diamondbacks 7-2 to split 4-game series

Robbie Ray throws his first complete game since 2017 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Thursday night

JULY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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