Mariners sign catcher Garver
Mitch Garver is moving to Seattle, giving the Mariners one of the majors’ strongest catching situations.
Garver agreed to a $24 million, two-year contract Sunday. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it was pending a physical.
The 32-year-old Garver batted .270 with 19 homers and 50 RBIs in 87 games for Texas this year. He hit .226 with three homers and 14 RBIs in 14 postseason games.
Cal Raleigh served as Seattle’s starting catcher this season, and he set career highs with 30 homers and 75 RBIs.
