The Seattle Mariners have signed catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver to a 2-year contract through 2025 with a mutual option for 2026. The deal is worth $24 million. Garver's impact as a hitter is highlighted, with his three home runs in the 2023 postseason. Concerns are raised about his hitless streak in Seattle, prompting analysis of his performance at T-Mobile Park. There are discussions about the Mariners' need for additional major pickups to contend in 2024.
“Catcher” Mitch Garver Sets Sail to Seattle https://t.co/OZYKnFFvCR
Mitch Garver is the kind of impact bat Seattle needed, but if the Mariners are going to seriously contend in 2024, our @Lyle_Goldstein believes he can't be their only major pickup: https://t.co/n4G0P3817e
You've probably heard that new #Mariners DH Mitch Garver is hitless in Seattle. How concerned should you be about that 0-for-31 mark at T-Mobile Park? @shannondrayer takes a close look at Garver's eight-game history in Seattle to see what it means. https://t.co/nr4G2p6chz
Mitch Garver hit three home runs in the 2023 Postseason. Only three Mariners—Buhner (8), Martinez (8) and Griffey (6)—hit more in their multiple Postseasons with the club. John Olerud and ARod had three with the M's.
Mariners, Mitch Garver finalize 2-yr, $24M deal https://t.co/1rqZwUXjFw
Mitch Garver officially official as the Mariners announce the deal. Jerry Dipoto in the release: https://t.co/qzkZWRnJ2s
#Mariners officially announce the signing of Mitch Garver to a two-year deal with a mutual option for 2026 https://t.co/GtlXiLWfwr https://t.co/gGbRSysGOu
Mariners make Mitch Garver singing official. Statement from Jerry Dipoto https://t.co/O44GNCwVCn
Adding some Garv-sauce to the squad 👊 We have signed C/DH Mitch Garver to a 2-year contract through 2025 with a mutual option that runs through the 2026 season. 🔗 https://t.co/slXA00YraU https://t.co/bAj9GW3hTc