Mitch Garver

Mitch Garver went 1-for-5 with three RBIs, one run and one strikeout Monday against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Garver capped off a five-run fifth inning for the Rangers with a three-run long ball. It was his ninth home run on the season, collecting a hit in five of his last six games.

Mitch Garver went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, one walk and one strikeout Monday against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Garver launched his eighth home run of the season, a two-run long ball in the fifth inning that scored Kole Calhoun. Garver is still considering surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right forearm, but he is still playing for now.

Mitch Garver is contemplating having season-ending surgery on the damaged flexor tendon in his right forearm.

Fantasy Impact

Garver has been limited to just DH duties with his flexor tendon injury, and he hasn't found much success as a hitter this year. Surgery isn't definitively the route Garver will take to fix the injury, but rehab is far more uncertain. Because recovery time from the surgery is roughly 7-8 months, Garver would need to undergo a procedure by mid-July to be ready for next season. At this point, surgery seems like the most likely choice so managers still rostering Garver should prepare to find other options soon.

Mitch Garver was activated from the COVID-19 IL on Tuesday. He will return tonight as the DH as the Rangers take on the Phillies at home.

Fantasy Impact

Garver completed a short rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco before being activated today. In 39 games this season, Garver is slashing .206/.283/.397 with seven home runs and 16 RBIs. Fantasy managers that held onto the veteran may want to see results from a few games before inserting him back into their lineups.

Mitch Garver has been placed on the COVID-19 Related IL on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

There's no word yet on if Garver actually tested positive for COVID-19 and stays on the list can last for as little as one day to as much as multiple weeks. The veteran is slashing just .206/.283/.397 thus far, though he's been better lately. WIth Garver being limited to strictly DH duties as he plays through injury, he's not a must-hold option in anything but AL-only formats or 15-team or deeper rotisserie leagues.