C,DH - Seattle Mariners
- Age 35
- New Mexico
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Mitch Garver has earned the backup catcher role in Seattle to open the season.
Fantasy Impact
Garver returned to Seattle on a minor league contract this offseason. He was competing with Andrew Knizner for the backup job behind Cal Raleigh. Garver will remain in the same role as last season.
Mitch Garver has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Seattle Mariners according to Jeff Passan.
Fantasy Impact
Garver spent the last two seasons with the Mariners and will look to win the backup catcher job behind clear No. 1 Cal Raleigh for manager Dan Wilson this spring.
The Mariners are reportedly open to a reunion with free agent Mitch Garver.
Fantasy Impact
Seattle will need a backup catcher again after trading prospect Harry Ford. Garver has spent the past two seasons with the Mariners. It is possible he ends up returning to Seattle.
The Marines have declined their portion of a mutual $12 million option on Mitch Garver.
Fantasy Impact
Garver will now test the free agent market after a disappointing 2025 season with Seattle. He will likely have to settle for a backup role heading into the 2026 season.
Mitch Garver went 1-for-3 in win over the Angels with a home run, one RBI, and one run scored.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s victory, Garver has a .212 batting average with 29 RBI and 9 home runs over 80 games this season.
