Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (hand, wrist) returned to Cactus League action on Saturday against the San Diego Padres and went 0-for-2 at the plate with a walk and a strikeout in the 8-3 loss. Garver was forced to leave Monday's Cactus League game after he was hit by a pitch on his hand/wrist, but the 34-year-old veteran backstop returned to action on Saturday. He was behind the plate and hitting cleanup for the M's. Despite going hitless against SD, Garver is still hitting .400 with a 1.308 OPS, three home runs and six RBI in 10 spring training games. Garver will be fine for Opening Day on March 27 against the division-rival Athletics, but he won't carry much fantasy value in mixed leagues as the primary backup to Cal Raleigh. Most of Garver's at-bats will come as the team's designated hitter. Garver did go deep 15 times in 2024, but he slashed .172/.286/.341 with a 30.9% strikeout rate.

X-rays on Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver's hand/wrist came back negative on Tuesday after he was hit by a pitch during his second plate appearance in Monday's Cactus League game. Trainers and a team doctor will look at Garver on Wednesday to see if a CT scan is necessary, but the Mariners think they avoided a major injury. The 34-year-old veteran backstop isn't dealing with a break of any kind but will likely take at least several days off from game action in camp. In his first year with Seattle in 2024, Garver hit just .172/.286/.341 with 15 home runs, 51 RBI and 37 runs scored in 430 plate appearances and 114 games while sharing playing time with Cal Raleigh. He has reached double-digit home runs in four straight seasons but had a 30.9% strikeout rate. Garver should once again see most of his time as a DH, and although he still has some power, he should only be considered in deep two-catcher leagues for his pop.

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mitch Garver blasted a two-run home run in Monday's 7-5 Cactus League loss to the Brewers, then exited the contest after being hit by a pitch in the wrist area in his next at-bat. The Mariners are still awaiting the results of X-rays but are obviously hoping for the best outcome as Garver had been having a productive spring and was expected to backup Cal Raleigh at catcher when he wasn't in the lineup as the team's designated hitter. The 34-year-old was hitting .444 (8-for-19) with three home runs, six RBI, and six runs scored in eight games so far this spring. The veteran still has some pop in his bat, as evidenced by the 15 home runs he hit in 114 games last season, but he also saw the strikeout rate soar to a career-worst of 30.9 percent (excluding 2020), 7.1 percent higher than the previous season. The former Silver Slugger award winner may be worthy of a roster spot in AL-only leagues given his power potential and eligibility at catcher, so interested managers will want to see what comes of the X-rays.

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver hasn't seen much of the field lately, but he has been productive whenever he plays. On Sunday, Garver went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run during the shutout victory over the Texas Rangers. The right-handed slugger has knocked in nine runs over his last three games. Possibly, this three-hit performance gives Garver more chances in the lineup, but he has struggled throughout most of the season. Garver isn't anything more than a dart throw in DFS lineups whenever he plays.

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (wrist) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, serving as the designated hitter and batting second against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Corbin Burnes. Garver was held out of the starting lineup the last two games due to wrist soreness, but he entered Wednesday's contest as a pinch-hitter and will now return to the starting lineup. The 33-year-old veteran backstop mostly serves in the DH role for Seattle as the backup to starting catcher Cal Raleigh. He has hit just .176 (41-for-233) in his first year with the M's, but he's useful in two-catcher leagues due to his power (10 home runs). Even in the two-hole in his return to action on the Fourth of July, Garver isn't very attractive for DFS managers while going up against Burnes. Garver has never faced Burnes in his career.

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (wrist) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Wednesday versus the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Cal Raleigh is doing the catching and is batting third, while Jorge Polanco serves as the designated hitter and bats sixth against Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer, who will be making his first start since coming off the injured list. Dylan Moore is at the keystone and is hitting in the nine-hole for the M's. Garver was hit by a pitch on his right wrist on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins and will miss a second straight game as a result. The 33-year-old backstop remains day-to-day. He's hitting a lowly .172 (40-for-232) in 2024 but has also provided fantasy managers in deeper leagues with 10 home runs and 31 RBI in his first year in the Pacific Northwest.

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (wrist) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The veteran slugger will take a seat after getting hit by a pitch in the hand during Sunday's contest. Currently, Garver is considered as day-to-day with a right wrist contusion. In the meantime, Cal Raleigh will do the catching while Mitch Haniger serves as the designated hitter during Tuesday's contest.

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (wrist) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Garver was hit by a pitch during the second inning. He was able to stay in and run the bases, but Garver left the game afterwards. The team is calling the injury a right wrist contusion. For the moment, fantasy managers should consider Garver as day-to-day. Cal Raleigh figures to see a majority of the time behind the plate until Garver returns.

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the New York Yankees. It sounds like the Mariners plan on shaking up their lineup going forward. Manager Scott Servais says he plans to mix in lefty bats more frequently. That means, Garver, Mitch Haniger, and Ty France could all see the bench more often. Garver has struggled this season, so a platoon situation isn't shocking. Cal Raleigh will cover behind the plate and bat third on Monday.

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles and left-hander John Means, serving as the designated hitter while batting third in the order. The 33-year-old veteran backstop will return to action after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup with back spasms. He's gone hitless in only three career at-bats against Means and is slashing just .174/.287/.347 with five home runs, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored in 143 trips to the plate and 36 games in his first season in Seattle. Garver has picked things up in May, though, going 9-for-37 (.243) with two doubles, two home runs, six RBI and five runs scored in 11 games played. He's also been better against lefties than righties in 2024, making him a DFS sleeper at the position on Friday against Means.

Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (back) and second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) are both out of the lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Garver was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to back spasms and will miss his second straight game. Polanco will also sit out for the second day in a row due to a tight right hamstring. Mitch Haniger is the DH and is hitting third on Wednesday, with Josh Rojas at second base and batting leadoff against Royals right-hander Alec Marsh. Luke Raley is in right field and is batting fifth. Fantasy managers should consider both Garver and Polanco day-to-day and check back to see if they are back in the lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Orioles in Baltimore. Rojas doesn't have much power but has been swinging a hot bat this year with a .333 average (36-for-108) with three homers, eight RBI and four stolen bases.

Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Royals with spasms in his upper back and trapezius area, per Seattle Times' Ryan Divish. The 33-year-old did miss some time earlier this season with back spasms, although it was reported that his current spasms are unrelated. Garver, who has struggled offensively with a .174/.287/.347 slash line in 143 plate appearances, should be considered day-to-day unless the team releases further news.

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mitch Garver (undisclosed) has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup versus the visiting Kansas City Royals. There's no word yet from the M's on the status of Garver, who was initially batting third as the DH on Tuesday against the Royals. Consider him day-to-day until more information comes to light ahead of Wednesday's series finale. Mitch Haniger is now functioning as the DH and batting sixth against right-hander Michael Wacha, with Sam Haggerty entering the lineup and parking in left field to hit ninth. Ty France is set up as the biggest fantasy beneficiary of Garver's absence, as he's moved up to the third spot in the lineup and has gone 9-for-15 with five doubles and two RBI in 15 plate appearances against Wacha in his career.

Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver played the hero in Monday's 2-1 win over the Braves. Garver went 1-for-3 with a walk-off, two-run home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. It was a nice moment, but the 33-year-old has struggled offensively with his new team, slashing .150/.266/.313 with three HR and seven RBI in 94 plate appearances. Garver has been a reliable source of power throughout his fantasy career, so hopefully this can help get him going.

Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (back) will be back in the starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie. The veteran has missed the past three games due to a back issue. The 33-year-old will hit fifth and handle designated hitter duties as he is the team's primary DH this season. Garver has appeared in just one game this season, notching a double in his four trips to the plate. Garver has long dealt with numerous injuries in his career but has been productive and powerful when healthy. He hit .270 with 19 home runs and an .870 OPS across 344 trips to the plate with the world-champion Texas Rangers in the 2023 campaign.

Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (back) remains sidelined for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox due to back spasms. Garver said on Friday that he did not think the ailment would be a long-term issue, but it is a bit of a concern that he has now missed three straight games. The slugging 33-year-old went 1-for-4 in the Mariners' season-opener and has not been able to suit up since. In Garver's absence, Mitch Haniger is worth a look in deeper leagues as he continues to bat cleanup for Seattle. Haniger has gone 3-for-10 with one home run and three RBI to start the season.

Updating a previous report, the Seattle Mariners have announced that catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (back) was scratched ahead of Friday's 1-0 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox due to back spasms and is day-to-day. Garver is not dealing with a serious injury, and his next chance to return to the lineup comes in Saturday's matchup against Boston and right-hander Kutter Crawford. After rapping a double in Thursday's loss, Garver is set to function as the everyday DH in the heart of Seattle's order and should be held in the majority of fantasy leagues. In the 33-year-old backstop's absence on Friday, Mitch Haniger moved to the cleanup spot of the Mariners' lineup as the DH and figures to operate as their primary DH until Garver is cleared to play. With that said, Haniger is worth a look on waiver wires after slugging a home run on Opening Day.

Seattle Mariners designated hitter/catcher Mitch Haniger was scratched from Friday's starting lineup, although a reason for the removal has not been released at this time. Dominic Canzone has been added to the lineup and will man left field while Mitch Haniger will slide into Garver's DH spot. Garver doubled in his four trips to the plate in Thursday's Opening Day 6-4 loss to the Red Sox. The veteran has long provided big-time power in limited duty, something he did in the 2023 season with 19 home runs and an .870 OPS in just 87 games and 344 trips to the plate as a member of the World Champion Texas Rangers. ATC projects 22 more homers and a healthy 11.5% BB% from the 33-year-old as the Mariners' primary DH in the 2023 season.

Catcher Mitch Garver agreed to terms with the Seattle Mariners for two years. Garver is coming off a World Series title with division foe Texas but will look to help the Mariners improve upon their 88-win season. Cal Raleigh is Seattle's top backstop, and this signing shouldn't change that. Garver will likely be deployed as a DH and could occasionally spell Raleigh. The soon-to-be 33-year-old finished 2023 with a .500 slugging percentage and 134 OPS+ while hitting 19 home runs over 87 games. Garver has now topped 130 OPS+ in three seasons. He also produced 104 and 98 in two other seasons. That power, and the fact he caught 28 games last season, make him a good AL-only and deeper league catching option again for 2024.

Texas Rangers designated hitter Mitch Garver (ribs) is batting fifth for Game 1 of the World Series. Bruised ribs aren't going to keep Garver out of the lineup, and the Rangers are going with the same lineup they used against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS. Garver is hitting .294 with a .898 OPS in the playoffs, including two home runs and 11 RBI. The sometimes catcher had a .536 slugging percentage at home this season and is just one of many potent bats in the Rangers lineup.