Mitch Garver - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Added to Mariners' roster The Mariners selected Garver's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Garver re-signed with Seattle as a non-roster invitee after camp opened and beat out Jhonny Pereda and Andrew Knizner for the backup catcher job. The 35-year-old will see some starts at catcher on days Cal Raleigh serves as the designated hitter, but Garver's playing time should be fairly limited.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mariners 2026 Opening Day roster could be a last stand for 2 players Though the Seattle Mariners haven't officially announced their Opening Day roster, we already know the moment will be happy news for Mitch G...

6 DAYS AGO • SODOMOJO.COM

Mariners' Mitch Garver decision takes successful offseason down a notch The Mariners are going with Mitch Garver as their backup catcher behind Cal Raleigh. It's a decision that will create $1 million in dead mon...

MARCH 23 • SODOMOJO.COM

With Garver locked in, Mariners face decisions on Crawford, Miller's spot PEORIA, Ariz. -- It’s nearly getaway day for the Mariners at Spring Training, and the club still has a few roster questions it’s looking to...

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

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

Set to win No. 2 job Garver is expected to begin the season as Seattle's No. 2 catcher, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 35-year-old re-signed with the Mariners as a non-roster invitee in February and will once again served as the backup catcher to Cal Raleigh. Garver still needs to be added to the big-league roster, but the club isn't expected to finalize the roster until Wednesday. He played in 87 regular-season games last year and clubbed nine homers with a .640 OPS.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners already have a good excuse to keep Mitch Garver around for opener In theory Mitch Garver is a long-shot to make the Mariners' Opening Day roster, but George Kirby might provide a genuine reason to keep the...

MARCH 18 • SODOMOJO.COM

How Garver reunion impacts Mariners' backup catcher competition PEORIA, Ariz. -- Mitch Garver is returning to the Mariners, but his role is far from solidified. The veteran catcher and designated hitter w...

FEBRUARY 19 • 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

Inks minor-league deal with Seattle The Mariners signed Garver to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Garver spent the last two seasons with the Mariners serving as the team's backup catcher to Cal Raleigh. Garver will get a chance to reprise that role for the 2026 campaign, and he'll face competition from Jhonny Pereda and Andrew Knizner in spring training. Garver appeared in 87 regular-season games for Seattle in 2025 and slashed .209/.297/.343 with three steals, nine home runs and 30 RBI across 290 plate appearances.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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

Mutual option declined Garver will become a free agent after the Mariners declined the $12 million mutual option in his contract Sunday.

Impact Garver will be paid a $1 million buyout and enter the free-agent market. The 34-year-old slashed only .187/.290/.341 across 201 regular-season games during his two seasons in Seattle. Garver is a career .255/.358/.474 hitter against left-handed pitching, so he should be able to land a job as a short-side platoon bat this winter.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners' Mitch Garver, Julio Rodriguez tied with Vince Coleman in pinpoint Seattle playoff history | Sporting News Sometimes, it takes a lucky bounce.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bo Bichette Left Off Blue Jays’ ALCS Roster; Bryan Woo Returns for Mariners

Injured Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette isn't on the roster for the ALCS, but three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is active after...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Bo Bichette Left Off Blue Jays’ ALCS Roster; Bryan Woo Returns for Mariners

Bichette left off Blue Jays' ALCS roster but Scherzer and Bassitt active, Woo returns for Mariners

Injured Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette isn't on the roster for the AL Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners that begins Sunday night in Toronto, but three-time Cy Young...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From Mariners’ ALDS Game 5 Win Over Tigers to Advance to ALCS

The Mariners are off to the ALCS for the first time since 2001 after an epic 15-inning win over the Tigers. Here are my takeaways.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Mariners’ ALDS Game 5 Win Over Tigers to Advance to ALCS

Tarik Skubal turns in a dominant performance in Detroit's Game 5 loss to Mariners

Tarik Skubal was terrific

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Kiké Hernández hits 2-run HR, Dalton Rushing has 2 hits and a key RBI as Dodgers beat Mariners 3-2

Kiké Hernández hit a two-run home run, Dalton Rushing had two hits and a key RBI, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Added to Thursday's lineup Garver will start at catcher and hit eighth in Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Garver wasn't in the Mariners' original lineup, but Leo Rivas was scratched for undisclosed reasons. The team shifted its defensive alignment, with Garver being the new addition to the lineup for his first start in the last three games.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals score four in the eighth to snap Seattle's 10-game winning streak

Adam Frazier hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat Seattle 7-5 to snap the Mariners’ 10-game winning streak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Mitch Garver blast helps Mariners top Angels, keep pace in playoff chase Deadspin | Mitch Garver blast helps Mariners top Angels, keep pace in playoff chase

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Restores lead with homer Garver went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 win over the Angels.

Impact The Angels tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the seventh inning, but Garver restored the Mariners' lead in their half of the frame. This was his ninth homer of the year and his first since Aug. 18 versus the Phillies. The veteran catcher is at a .212/.301/.356 slash line with 29 RBI, 27 runs scored and three stolen bases over 269 plate appearances this season. Garver is seeing steady usage in a short-side platoon role between catcher and designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mitch Garver hits go-ahead homer as Mariners top Angels 2-1 for 7th straight win

Mitch Garver hit a go-ahead, solo home run in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 for their seventh straight win

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners win 7th straight to keep pace in AL West race Luis Castillo threw six strong innings and Mitch Garver blasted a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning to send the Mariners to their...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Four Seattle Mariners who need to save their seasons in September Bryce Miller, Emerson Hancock, Victor Robles and Mitch Garver need to save their seasons in September for the Seattle Mariners.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • SODOMOJO.COM

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