Mariners and catcher Mitch Garver finalizing minor league deal, AP source says
Mitch Garver, 35, will compete for backup catcher and designated hitter roles, adding depth behind All-Star Cal Raleigh, Mariners said.
- On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners and catcher Mitch Garver are finalizing a minor league contract with a spring training invite, ESPN's Jeff Passan and the AP reported.
- Following recent roster moves, the Mariners signed Andrew Knizner and acquired Jhonny Pereda, prompting Garver to compete for backup catching duties behind Cal Raleigh.
- Last season, Mitch Garver played 87 games with Seattle, hitting.209/.297/.343 with nine homers and 30 RBI; he is a 2019 Silver Slugger and 2023 World Series winner.
- A person with knowledge told the AP on condition of anonymity that Mitch Garver is expected to arrive to camp on Thursday to take a physical and sign his contract.
- Jhonny Pereda, 29, has appeared in 46 MLB games over two seasons with a.241/.299/.296 line, boosting Mariners' catching depth, according to AP said.
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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.
Reports: Mariners, Mitch Garver reach minor league agreement
Backup catcher Mitch Garver has agreed to a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners, according to reports. The deal, which is pending standard formalities, would give Seattle additional depth at catcher and a veteran option with extensive major league experience. Specific financial terms or roster conditions were not disclosed. Garver has spent multiple seasons […] The post Reports: Mariners, Mitch Garver reach minor league agreement app…
Garver back with the Mariners on Minor League contract (source)
PEORIA, Ariz. -- A familiar face is entering the backup catcher mix for the Mariners this spring, as Mitch Garver has agreed to terms on a Minor League contract, a source told MLB.com on Wednesday. The deal is worth $2.25 million if he makes the club's 26-man Major League roster
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