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Hits two-run blast Garver went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Mariners.

Impact Garver stretched the Rangers' lead to 5-2 in the eighth inning, though reliever Matt Bush gave it all back in the ninth. Since returning from knee soreness May 30, Garver is 7-for-28 (.250) in seven contests. The 31-year-old has a .220/.295/.424 slash line with seven long balls, 16 RBI, 15 runs scored, a stolen base and six doubles in 149 plate appearances this year.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles twice in return Garver (knee) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, a stolen base, a run scored and a walk in Monday's 9-5 win over the Rays.

Impact Garver missed the last three games while battling left knee soreness. The 31-year-old has been solid since returning from an elbow injury in mid-May, going 9-for-30 (.300) in his last eight games. Overall, he's posted a .231/.309/.444 slash line with six home runs, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base through 30 contests. Garver should resume his role as the Rangers' primary designated hitter now that he's cleared of the minor knee injury.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Blast Way Past Rays in Series Opener Eli White, Mitch Garver and rookie Josh Smith each had three hits as Texas is one game under .500 once again

MAY 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back in action Garver (knee) will serve as the designated hitter and bat third Monday night against the Rays.

Impact Garver was held out of Sunday's series finale against Oakland due to soreness in his left knee, but he's been cleared to return for Monday's matchup. He's 6-for-26 with three homers, four RBI and four runs scored over his last seven games.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Garver is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's.

Impact The 31-year-old has sat out the past two days due to left knee soreness, and he'll remain on the bench again Sunday. Manager Chris Woodward previously said he expected Garver back in the lineup by Monday. Kole Calhoun will serve as the designated hitter while Eli White takes his place in the outfield.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee soreness Garver is out of the lineup Saturday against the Athletics due to left knee soreness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garver was excluded from the lineup for a second straight game Saturday, and he's apparently dealing with a knee injury. He's considered day-to-day after scans revealed good news, and manager Chris Woodward is optimistic that the 31-year-old will be back in action by Monday, when the Rangers return home to play the Rays.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Garver isn't starting Saturday against the Athletics.

Impact After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Thursday, Garver will be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Andy Ibanez will serve as the designated hitter while Charlie Culberson starts at third base.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes Friday off Garver is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Garver started the past seven games as Texas' designated hitter after being reinstated from the injured list, and he'll receive a day off after posting a .231/.276/.615 line with three home runs, four RBI and four runs. The 31-year-old has yet to be cleared to throw and should continue to work as the Rangers' primary DH for the near future.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends homer streak to three games Garver went 1-for-4 with a home run and an additional RBI in a 7-2 win against the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact Garver knocked in Texas' first run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning and followed with a solo shot to left field in the fourth. The veteran has hit a homer in each of his past three games, raising his total to six long balls on the season. He's reached base safely in 14 straight contests, slashing .283/.328/.623 with five home runs and eight RBI over that stretch.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits including homer in loss Garver went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Angels.

Impact Garver singled in the seventh inning before going deep for a solo shot off reliever Aaron Loup in the top of the ninth frame. The 31-year-old has now homered in back-to-back contests and is five long balls on the season. Since returning from the injured list May 19 following a forearm strain, Garver has gone 5-for-18 with three extra-base hits and two RBI over five games while serving as the designated hitter. In his first season with the Rangers, he's batting .219 with five homers, 10 RBI and 10 runs over 96 at-bats in 27 games.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet cleared to throw Garver has not been cleared to throw and will continue as Texas' primary designated hitter, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garver returned Thursday from a stint on the injured list due to an elbow injury and served as DH in all four games. It's unclear how long it will take before Garver is back behind the plate, so DH is his role for the immediate future. After going hitless in his return, Garver is 3-for-11 over his last three games, including a solo home run Sunday.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garver continues to find his stride in DH spot HOUSTON -- When the Rangers activated catcher Mitch Garver off the 10-day injured list ahead of the series opener against the Astros, they k...

MAY 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Pérez throws 1st shutout since 2014, Texas blanks Astros 3-0

Martín Pérez pitched his first shutout since 2014, scattering seven singles as the Texas Rangers beat Houston 3-0, ending the Astros’ nine-game home winning streak

MAY 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns as DH Garver started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Houston.

Impact Garver, who served time on the injured list with a right forearm strain, is expected to serve as the DH for the foreseeable future, per Kennedi Landri of MLB.com. He has yet to begin a throwing program, and there currently is no plan to use him in the field until he's cleared to throw. Jonah Heim should soak up most of the starts behind the plate until Garver is deemed ready.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros continue home dominance against Rangers with 5-1 win

Martín Maldonado hit a three-run double and Jose Altuve added a season-high four hits to back up a strong start by Framber Valdez as the Houston Astros continued their home dominan...

MAY 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Reinstated from 10-day IL Garver (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Garver had been on the IL since May 10 due to a right flexor sprain, but he recently appeared in two rehab games at Triple-A Round Rock and went 1-for-5 with three runs, three walks and three strikeouts. The 31-year-old hasn't yet been cleared to resume throwing, but he'll be able to serve as the designated hitter now that he's been activated, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. He'll hit sixth in Thursday's series opener in Houston while Jonah Heim bats fifth and handles catching duties.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seager triggers wild 8th as Rangers rally past Angels 10-5

Corey Seager triggered a seven-run eighth inning with a bloop double long after a first-inning homer in Reid Detmers’ first start since throwing a no-hitter, and the Texas Rangers...

MAY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Mitch Garver Begins Rehab Assignment with Frisco Garver saw his first action in more than a week as he tries to work his way back to the Rangers’ roster

MAY 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mitch Garver Begins Rehab Assignment with Frisco Garver saw his first action in more than a week as he tries to work his way back to the Rangers’ roster

MAY 17, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Rangers chase Syndergaard in 6-run 1st, beat Angels 7-4

Eli White had the first and last of five Texas hits during a six-run first inning off Noah Syndergaard, and the Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4

MAY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Beginning rehab assignment Tuesday Garver (elbow) will start a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Tuesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garver was placed on the 10-day injured list May 10 due to a right flexor sprain, and he's already been given the green light to return to game action. Weaver notes that Garver will serve as the designed hitter, at least at the beginning of his rehab assignment. The backstop will be eligible to be activated beginning May 20.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

García, Calhoun each hit 2 homers, Rangers beat Red Sox 7-1

Adolis García and Kole Calhoun each hit two home runs, Martin Perez pitched six strong innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-1 on Sunday

MAY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Seager homers twice for Rangers in 6-4 victory over Royals

Corey Seager snapped an 0-for-16 slump with two home runs as the Texas Rangers returned home with a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers' Mitch Garver to Injured List, Sam Huff Returns Sam Huff will get a longer look at the big league level with Mitch Garver going to the Injured List.

MAY 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out with flexor sprain Garver was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a flexor sprain, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact The injury seemingly explains why Garver sat out the Rangers' last two games. His expected return date is not yet clear. Jonah Heim will step into the starting role behind the plate, with Sam Huff getting called up to serve as his backup.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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