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SEATTLE — On Dec. 28, 2023, the Seattle Mariners gave out the largest contract for a position player in president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto's decade-long tenure.

Texas Rangers News / Lookout Landing / March 19

40 in 40 2025: Mitch Garver

After a career-worst campaign last year, Garver will look to bounce back in his second season in Seattle. It was a rough 2024 for Mitch Garver, to put it lightly.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Mitch Garver Has Rare Chance at Bounceback Season in Seattle

Unlike former Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik, Jerry Dipoto hasn’t been one to dish out large contracts during his time in Seattle. Dipoto was the Mariners GM from 2015 to 2021 and was promoted to President of Baseball Operations in 2023.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 12

Seattle Mariners Reveal Injury Timeline For Slugger Mitch Garver

PEORIA, Ariz. — The Seattle Mariners avoided a big injury scare earlier this week. Backup catcher Mitch Garver was hit in the right hand/wrist area by a pitch during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 12

ANALYSIS: Harry Ford Might Be Untouchable Prospect After Mitch Garver Injury Scare

PEORIA, Ariz. — Mitch Garver's spring training could be the opening to one of the best redemption stories on the Seattle Mariners in 2025. Before 2024 began, Garver signed the largest contract with the Mariners by a free agent position player in the Jerry Dipoto era (two years, $24 million).

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 11

Brady's Spin: Why I'm Nervous About Mitch Garver's Injury For Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver left Monday's spring training game after being hit by a pitch in the hand/wrist area. X-ray results weren't available after the game but we can expect an update to come in on Tuesday.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 10

UPDATE: Seattle Mariners Waiting on X-Rays For Backup Catcher Mitch Garver

UPDATE, 5:20 PM PT: According to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, Garver is still awaiting word on his X-Rays. It's unclear if we'll have an update tonight.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 8

Mitch Garver Talks About Relationship With Seattle Mariners Pitcher George Kirby

The Seattle Mariners starting rotation was the pinnacle of consistency and health in 2024. But, even it wasn't immune to bad stretches. One of the best command pitchers in the league and a 2023 All-Star, George Kirby, finished the season with a 3.53 ERA and struck out 179 batters in 191 innings pitched across 33 starts.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 24

Seattle Mariners Manager Dan Wilson Talks About Mitch Garver's New Batting Approach

How good the Seattle Mariners offense will be in 2025 will hinge on whether or not several players can respond after a down 2024. One of those players is backup catcher Mitch Garver.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 21

Seattle Mariners Manager Talks About Mitch Garver's Struggles in 2024 and Adjustments For 2025

The Seattle Mariners offensive struggles in 2024 were due to many players having down seasons or dealing with injuries. And one of the biggest examples of that was backup catcher Mitch Garver.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 17

Seattle Mariners Catcher Mitch Garver Looking to Bounce Back in 2025

Many fans and media criticized the offseason the Seattle Mariners had in 2024. But it was just one year ago that the Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto gave the biggest contract to a free agent hitter in his near-decade-long tenure with the organization.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 8

Seattle Mariners Lose a Suitor in a Possible Mitch Garver Trade

On Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles signed free agent catcher Gary Sanchez to a one-year contract worth $8.5 million. Adley Rutschman is the primary backstop for Baltimore but Sanchez will assume the backup role.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Mariners catcher hit by pitch on wrist

The potential injury comes as a particularly frustrating time for the Mariners as he had begun to heat up in the month of June. In 91 trips to the plate this month entering play tonight, Garver had slashed a much more palatable .187/.319/.453 with a 122 wRC+.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 10

Former Texas Rangers Hero Finally Gets World Series Ring

Mitch Garver doesn't play for the Texas Rangers anymore, but he'll always have a special place in Rangers fans' hearts. Garver only spent two seasons with Texas, but he made the most of them, helping the club win its first World Series championship in franchise history in 2023.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2024

Mariners name sandwich monstrosity after two offseason additions

Baseball teams often name ballpark food after a player. The Seattle Mariners may be the first to design one after two players with the same name.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / January 1, 2024

Mitch Garver Gives the Mariners Lineup a Much-Needed Spark

The Mariners’ greatest need entering the offseason has long been blatantly obvious: more impact bats. Step one of that plan has been executed. On Christmas Eve, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Seattle would be signing catcher/DH Mitch Garver to a two-year, $24 million deal (later details revealed a mutual option for a third year in 2026).

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / December 29, 2023

Seattle Mariners' Top Executive Comments on the Signing of Slugger Mitch Garver

The Seattle Mariners made the signing of designated hitter/catcher Mitch Garver official on Thursday and President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto has issued a comment on the signing: Per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times: "Mitch is a hitter we had targeted from the start of the offseason.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 28, 2023

Mariners sign C Mitch Garver to two-year deal

Catcher Mitch Garver signed a two-year contract with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. The deal includes an option for the 2026 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Mariners, however multiple media outlets reported it was worth $24 million.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / December 27, 2023

Why the Seattle Mariners Addition of Mitch Garver Isn't Enough

The Seattle Mariners took a solid step forward on Sunday night when they signed catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver to a multi-year deal. This marked the first addition to the roster this offseason, was the first free agent money the M's had spent, and put an end to the notion that ALL the team was going to do was cut payroll.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / December 26, 2023

This 2019 Silver Slugger Just Became a Mariner

The 2023 season was Mitch Garver‘s best offensive season since he was named a Silver Slugger in 2019. He bounced back from his 2022 season after he had surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right forearm in July.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24, 2023

Mariners to sign World Series-winning catcher

Mariners agree to contract with World Series-winning catcher

Mitch Garver won the World Series with the Texas Rangers just over a month ago. He will now be heading to a team that has never even sniffed one.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10, 2023

Mariners considering signing World Series champ away from AL West rival

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 5, 2023

Rangers Would Love To Re-Sign Mitch Garver

NASHVILLE — The Texas Rangers have several free-agent players who made important contributions to their World Series title. One of those players is catcher and designated hitter Mitch Garver, who came up huge for the Rangers, not only while filling in when Jonah Heim was injured, but as a DH in the postseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8, 2023

Watch: Grand slam puts Rangers on brink of commanding ALDS lead

The Texas Rangers have the Baltimore Orioles, the top seed in the AL, on the ropes in Game 2 of the ALDS after a Mitch Garver grand slam gave the Rangers a 9-2 lead in the third inning.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 14, 2023