Mitch Garver - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Mariners' Cal Raleigh back in the lineup

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is back in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing three games due to a sore right side

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

J.P. Crawford hits go-ahead homer in 5-run 6th as Mariners rally from 4 down to beat Braves 5-4

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cal Raleigh scratched late from Mariners' lineup

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was a late scratch from the lineup Saturday night before a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Kansas City with what manager Dan Wilson termed “general sore...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Nathan Church steals another homer, this time giving the Cardinals a win over the Pirates

Nathan Church is making a habit of stealing home runs

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Kody Clemens homers, drives in 5 runs to power the Twins to an 11-4 win over Mariners

Kody Clemens homered and drove in five runs, Byron Buxton also went deep and Connor Prielipp earned his first big league win as the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 11-4

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Hitless in win Garver went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance Sunday in the 3-2 win against the Cardinals.

Impact Garver came in as a pinch-hitter in the ninth and struck out right after his teammate Rob Refsnyder hit the go-ahead home run. The 2019 Silver Slugger is operating as the primary backup catcher to Cal Raleigh, and has gotten most of his starts against left-handed pitching. The 35-year-old had a rough last two seasons for the Mariners but won the backup catcher job out of spring training, but will not see a ton of playing time due to Raleigh's superior defense behind the plate.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners outlast Cardinals 11-9 in game that featured 8 home runs

Julio Rodríguez, Will Wilson and Cole Young each homered, and Leo Rivas hit a two-run single in the ninth to help the Seattle Mariners beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-9

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

MacKenzie Gore allows 1 hit in 5 innings to help Rangers blank the Mariners 3-0

MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

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.

MARCH 25 • 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...

MARCH 24 • 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

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