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Mariners Re-Sign Mitch Garver on Minor-League Deal to Bolster Catching Depth

The non-roster pact preserves 40-man flexibility pending a physical.

Jul 6, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (18) is pictured during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Garver returns on a minor-league agreement to compete with Andrew Knizner and Jhonny Pereda for the backup job behind Cal Raleigh.
  • Knizner is out of minor-league options, while Pereda occupies a 40-man spot, heightening the Opening Day roster calculus.
  • Raleigh is expected to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic from March 5–17, increasing the Mariners’ need for experienced catchers during Cactus League play.
  • Jeff Passan reported the agreement, which does not require an immediate 40-man move, with a physical scheduled and camp underway as Cactus League games begin Friday.
  • Despite two down offensive seasons in Seattle, Garver brings established rapport with pitchers such as Andrés Muñoz and George Kirby after the club declined its side of his 2025 mutual option.