"Garver, 35, is a veteran of nine MLB seasons and has spent the past two years in Seattle. The former Silver Slugger has spent much of his career on the injured list, but in his younger years often showed flashes of elite power when healthy coupled with a hefty dose of strikeouts."
"From 2019 to 2023, Garver appeared in 325 games (averaging just 65 per season) but in that time slashed a phenomenal .250/.346/.508 with 75 home runs, a 26.6% strikeout rate, and an 11.8% walk rate."
"In 201 games with Seattle, he's hit just .187/.290/.341 with a 29.6% strikeout rate and a wRC+ of 88, indicating he's been 12 points worse than league average at the plate."
"Despite that, Garver re-signed with the club on a minor league deal at the outset of Spring Training. Contact has remained an issue for him this spring, as he's gone just .182."
Mitch Garver has been added to the Mariners' Opening Day roster as the backup catcher, which likely eliminates Andrew Knizner from the team's plans. Knizner, under a $1MM contract for 2026, cannot be optioned to the minors, necessitating a trade or designation for assignment before Opening Day. Garver, a veteran with a history of injuries, has seen a decline in performance over the past two years, hitting .187 with a high strikeout rate. Despite this, he re-signed with the Mariners on a minor league deal.
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