Overview
- Andrew Knizner signed a minor-league contract Wednesday and immediately reported to Triple-A Albuquerque.
- Seattle released Knizner at the end of spring after choosing Mitch Garver to back up All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh.
- Knizner had signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Mariners in December and, with more than five years of service time, declined a Triple-A Tacoma assignment to seek a better opportunity.
- Colorado opened the season with Hunter Goodman as the starter and Brett Sullivan as the initial backup, leaving room for a veteran to push for the role.
- In Albuquerque, Knizner will share catching duties with Braxton Fulford while Kyle McCann is on the injured list, and his strong Triple-A track record contrasts with modest MLB batting numbers.