Season In Review continues on this fine Tuesday and today’s player we reminisce on will be backup catcher Willie MacIver. The backstop was finally able to make his big league debut this past season, serving as primary starter Shea Langeliers’ backup How was he acquired?
Heading into the offseason, the A's had a decision to make at catcher. One option was to roll with Willie MacIver, who made his MLB debut with the club in 2025, and was a solid part-time player for the franchise.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
The A's have made some adjustments to their roster, and the Texas Rangers may be benefitting from those changes. On Wednesday the A's announced that their divisional rival has claimed both backup catcher Willie MacIver and right-handed relief pitcher Michel Otañez.
The Rangers announced that they have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Michel Otanez from the Athletics. Additionally, Texas has outrighted outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney.
Willie MacIver delivered a two-run double in the ninth inning to lift the Athletics past the host Baltimore Orioles in a 3-2 victory Sunday afternoon. Two of the Athletics' six hits came in the final inning.
With the loss of both Carlos Pérez and Yohel Pozo as depth options at backstop for the A's, the team has brought in a new name to be ready in the minor leagues, signing former Colorado Rockies prospect Willie MacIver to a minor league deal back in December.