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The New York Yankees have placed catcher Mitch Garver on the restricted list, a move that left fans searching for answers after the 35-year-old signed with the organization only weeks ago.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 31

Former Mariners Catcher Mitch Garver Seeks MLB Opportunity as Yankees Decision Looms

Mitch Garver is pushing for another major-league opportunity. The Yankees currently have him in Triple-A, and his contract now gives other clubs a chance to change that.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Mitch Garver exercises assignment clause in Yankees contract

Mitch Garver joined the Yankees on a minor league deal earlier this month, and it was reported at the time that the contract contained an opt-out clause.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Why Mitch Garver may leave Yankees before playing a game with MLB team

When the New York Yankees added Mitch Garver after the trade deadline in early August, fans had been wondering when the team would display some of his talents.

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MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 8

Mitch Garver Joins Yankees Just Days Before Mariners Arrive in Bronx

Three days after the Mariners released Mitch Garver, the New York Yankees handed the veteran catcher a minor league contract. And four days after that signing, the M’s will walk into Yankee Stadium for a three-game series starting on August 11.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Yankees Sign Veteran Catcher to Minor League Deal

After failing to add a catcher at the trade deadline, the New York Yankees are taking a flier on a veteran backstop. As first reported by Ted Schwerzler of minnesotasportsfan.com, the Yankees and catcher Mitch Garver have agreed to a minor league contract.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 7

Yankees Acquire Former 31-Home Run Slugger in Post-Deadline Move

The New York Yankees have turned to a familiar name in an effort to bolster their catching depth after coming up empty at the trade deadline. On Friday, the club agreed to a minor-league contract with veteran catcher Mitch Garver, according to a source.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Yankees add ex-Mariners catcher after trade deadline

The New York Yankees didn’t get the catcher they wanted at the MLB trade deadline, but it didn’t take long for them to find one elsewhere. New York has agreed to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Mitch Garver, according to Ted Schwerzler of Minnesota Sports Fan.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Yankees To Sign Mitch Garver To Minor League Deal

The Yankees and catcher Mitch Garver have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Ted Schwerzler of minnesotasportsfan.com. Garver will join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / August 4

Mariners cut loose veterans Rob Refsnyder, Mitch Garver

The Seattle Mariners released veteran outfielder Rob Refsnyder and catcher Mitch Garver on Tuesday after adding players at the trade deadline. The Mariners recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

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Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Mariners Release Mitch Garver, Rob Refsnyder

The Mariners have released catcher Mitch Garver and outfielder Rob Refsnyder, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Refsnyder will be replaced by Taylor Ward, who was acquired in a trade yesterday.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 10

Jhonny Pereda Has Given Mariners Enough Reason to Move On From Mitch Garver

This would've been an easier argument before Mitch Garver sent one out of Camden on June 9. But still, among the uncomfortable roster conversations the Mariners have coming up, catcher has suddenly entered the chat.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 22

Mitch Garver, Logan Gilbert help Mariners sneak by slumping Royals

Mitch Garver clubbed a two-run homer in the seventh inning, after Logan Gilbert was solid while pitching into the sixth, and the visiting Seattle Mariners edged the scuffling Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Friday night.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 17

Mariners Must Be Careful Not To Turn Cal Raleigh’s Injury Into A Mitch Garver Problem

The Mariners are going to split the catching duties between Mitch Garver and Jhonny Pereda while Cal Raleigh is out, and honestly, that just has to be the plan.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Mariners’ Mitch Garver provides update after injury scare vs. Astros

Following the loss of starting catcher Cal Raleigh to the injured list, Mitch Garver assumed the role and came through with his most complete performance of the season, helping the Seattle Mariners defeat the Houston Astros 8-3 win on Thursday at Daikin Park.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Mariners To Add Mitch Garver To Opening Day Roster

The Mariners are adding Mitch Garver to their Opening Day roster as their backup catcher, according to a report from Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. That seemingly leaves catcher Andrew Knizner without a spot on the club’s roster headed into the season.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 20

Mariners re-sign catcher Mitch Garver for a potential backup role

On Wednesday, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Seattle Mariners and catcher Mitch Garver agreed to a minor-league deal with a non-roster invite to spring training.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Mitch Garver becomes free agent after lackluster season with Mariners

Catcher Mitch Garver is headed into free agency after his mutual option with the Mariners was declined, according to an announcement by the Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / September 13, 2025

Mitch Garver Sends Scary Warning After Mariners' Seventh Straight Win

Just last week, it seemed like the Seattle Mariners were in trouble. They were struggling to win games on a consistent basis, and their grip on the third American League wild card seed was slipping.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30, 2025

M's Mitch Garver capitalizing on chances as Royals visit

A return to his former stomping grounds turned out pretty well for Mitch Garver. The Seattle Mariners' backup catcher drove in four runs Sunday, including a two-run homer in the 12th inning, in a 6-4 victory against his former team, the host Texas Rangers.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 26, 2025

Seattle Mariners Catcher Mitch Garver Exits Game Against Minnesota Twins

The Seattle Mariners may have taken a big hit to the roster in a series finale against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Mariners backup catcher and Thursday's starter Mitch Garver exited the game in the bottom of the fifth after being hit with a foul ball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2024

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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).

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.

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

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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.