Andrew Knizner

The Seattle Mariners have signed catcher Andrew Knizer to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

The Mariners traded young catcher Harry Ford to the Nationals earlier in the offseason, leaving a spot behind the plate for a Cal Raleigh backup. The glove-first Knizer is a career .211 hitter with 19 home runs and a .597 OPS across 975 trips to the plate.

The Mariners reached a deal with Andrew Knizner.

Fantasy Impact

Knizner was non-tendered by the Giants in November. He figures to open the season backing up Cal Raleigh.

The Giants have designated Andrew Knizner for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Knizner was set to see a raise in arbitration and will now have the opportunity to test out the free agent market. The 31-year-old should draw interest from teams in need of catcher depth in their organization.

Andrew Knizner went 1-for-4 in the win against the Dodgers, delivering an RBI through a home run while also scoring a run.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s performance, Knizner’s season statistics stand at a .067 batting average with one home run and two runs scored across five games. He will look to get his bat going as he gets more games under his belt.

The Giants selected the contract of C Andrew Knizner.

Fantasy Impact

Knizner signed a minor league deal with the Giants a couple of weeks ago. He will backup Patrick Bailey behind the plate.