Angels host the Rangers on 5-game home slide
The Los Angeles Angels aim to break their five-game home skid with a win over the Texas RangersJULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MITCH GARVER #18 - DESIGNATED HITTER - SEATTLE MARINERS
15 HR •
51 RBI •
.172 AVG
15 HR
51 RBI
.172 AVG
Angels bring home losing streak into matchup with the Rangers
The Los Angeles Angels are looking to stop their four-game home skid with a victory against the Texas RangersJULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers visit the Angels to open 4-game series
The Los Angeles Angels host the Texas Rangers to start a four-game seriesJULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers look to avoid series sweep against the Mariners
The Seattle Mariners meet the Texas Rangers looking to sweep their three-game seriesJULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers' Dane Dunning, Mitch Garver to IL; Kolby Allard, Sam Huff recalled from Triple-A ARLINGTON — The Rangers’ rotation has another opening. The team announced on Monday that starting pitcher Dane Dunning will head to the 15-d...
JULY 12, 2022 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Heads to 60-day IL after surgery The Rangers placed Garver (forearm) on the 60-day injured list Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Garver's move to the IL was an expected development after he underwent season-ending surgery earlier Monday to address a right forearm injury that had lingered since early May. He'll conclude his first season in Texas with a .207 average, 10 home runs, one stolen base, 24 RBI and 23 runs across 215 plate appearances. Now that Garver is out of the mix, expect the Rangers to take a platoon approach to the designated-hitter spot, with the lefty-hitting Brad Miller likely to get most of the initial opportunities.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets forearm surgery Garver's wife, Sarah, confirmed via her personal Instagram account that her husband underwent successful surgery Monday to repair the flexor tendon of his right forearm.
Impact Even though Garver and the team came to the mutual decision a few days ago that he would get season-ending surgery to address an injury that has lingered since early May, the 31-year-old was allowed to play in the Rangers' weekend series against the Twins, his former team. Garver went 0-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's 6-5 loss and will end the season with a .207/.298/.404 slash line to go with 10 home runs, one stolen base, 24 RBI and 23 runs across 215 plate appearances. He had been limited strictly to serving as a designated hitter since returning May 19 from his initial stint on the injured list, but he should be fully ready to resume catching duties by next spring. Expect the Rangers to formally place Garver on the 10-day IL or 60-day IL in advance of Monday's game against the Athletics.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Weaver Wire: All-Star berth for Martín Pérez, Mitch Garver's surgery, changes at closer It's the first All-Star berth for Pérez, who was among the league's best pitchers for the first three months of the season.
JULY 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jeffers homer helps Twins beat Rangers 6-5, avoid sweep
Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 to avoid a three-game sweepJULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set for final start of 2022 Garver will serve as the Rangers' designated hitter and No. 7 hitter in Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Garver will be making what's expected to be his 45th and final start of the season Sunday, as he's scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery Monday to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right forearm. The injury has prevented Garver from catching since May 8 and has seemingly compromised him at the plate while he's served exclusively as a DH ever since. Since returning May 19 from his initial stint on the injured list, Garver has slashed .215/.303/.458 with seven home runs and a stolen base in 31 games. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues can feel comfortable dropping him after Sunday's game.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Garver gets in his swings vs. Twins, faces surgery Monday Now with the Rangers, Mitch Garver was able to play against and reconnect with former Twins teammates before Monday's season-ending surgery...
JULY 10, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Semien 4 RBIs, Seager HR power Rangers past Twins 9-7
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking RBI triple in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 9-7JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers catcher Mitch Garver opts for surgery, spring return
Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his throwing armJULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seager's HR sparks Rangers past Twins 6-5 to end 4-game skid
Corey Seager hit a tiebreaking three-run homer and the Texas Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over the AL Central-leading Minnesota TwinsJULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slated for surgery Monday Garver will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his injured flexor tendon Monday but will be available for the team's current series against the Twins, Levi Weaver of The Athle...
Impact Although Garver will require a season-ending procedure after dealing with a flexor issue over the last few months, the Rangers will allow him to play against his former team this weekend prior to being shut down for the season. Once the 31-year-old undergoes surgery, Jonah Heim should serve as the Rangers' primary catcher, while Brad Miller should see an uptick in playing time as the designated hitter.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Homers again Garver went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 10-9 extra-inning loss to the Orioles.
Impact Garver was one of three Texas hitters to slug a home run over the final third of the game. His seventh-inning blast tied the game briefly. It was his second homer in as many games. Since the Rangers mentioned possible surgery on his damaged right forearm, Garver is raking with a .320/.370/.720 slash, three home runs, six RBI and six runs scored over seven contests. Surgery seems inevitable, but when it happens might be determined by how the team performs. If postseason prospects are real AND Garver maintains an impact bat, then it could be put off until the offseason. If neither of those scenarios are present in the second half of the season, it makes sense to have the surgery now and Garver available for the start of 2023.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers clutch homer Garver went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Monday's loss to the Orioles.
Impact Garver came through with his ninth home run of the season in the top of the fifth inning, belting a three-run blast to break a 2-2 tie. After homering in three straight games from May 22 to May 25, he's homered just three times since over 21 games. Garver is also struggling to a .211/.294/.409 slash line over 49 games in 2022.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Sunday Garver is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Impact Brad Miller will get a turn as the designated hitter against right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Garver is batting .250/.357/.417 with one home run in eight games since his return from the COVID-19-related injured list. He remains limited to DH duty due to a forearm injury that will eventually require surgery.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Garver will sit Tuesday against the Royals.
Impact Garver finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. He hasn't been able to catch since early May due to a forearm issue that is expected to eventually require surgery. The injury may also require an above-average number of off days even while he serves strictly as a designated hitter. Adolis Garcia will rest his legs and operate as the Rangers' DH on Tuesday.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bops homer in win Garver went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 10-4 win over the Royals.
Impact The home run comes one day after Garver acknowledged the need for surgery to address a right forearm injury that has prevented him from catching since early May. Since then, he's served as the DH and batted .211. The Rangers mentioned having surgery during the season, which would wipe out the rest of 2022. That decision should come no later than the All-Star break. Jonah Heim has served as the primary catcher since early May and should continue to do so going forward.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers Start Trip By Routing Royals Six different Rangers had at least two hits and Mitch Garver’s home run helped Martín Pérez with his sixth game
JUNE 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Weaver Wire: Mitch Garver's looming decision and a hole in the Rangers' rotation Levi is back from vacation and he's ready to break down last week's happenings and what to look forward to in the coming weeks.
JUNE 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Out Sunday, may need surgery Garver, who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, said he'll eventually require surgery to address the forearm injury that has prevented him from catching s...
Impact Garver was initially placed on the injured list May 10 due to the flexor strain, but the Rangers chose to activate him when first eligible even though his injury limited him exclusively to designated-hitter duties. Aside from a week-and-a-half-long absence due to testing positive for COVID-19, Garver has served as the Rangers' primary DH since coming off the IL, but the forearm issue may be hindering him at the plate. Since Garver is slashing a wretched .201/.288/.383 on the campaign, surgery could become a more realistic option while the 31-year-old is providing no value on the field and limited value at the plate. Per Grant, the Rangers are expected to wait until no later than the All-Star break to make a decision on whether to send Garver in for season-ending surgery, so fantasy managers may want to get a head start on finding a potential replacement for him in their lineups. Until such a decision is made, Garver should still get the bulk of the starts at DH, though Kole Calhoun will handle those duties Sunday.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in lineup Garver started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 2-1 loss to Washington.
Impact Garver was back in the lineup after getting a day off Wednesday. He returned from the COVID-19 related injured list Tuesday and presumably was given a rest day following an 11-day stint on the IL. He should be the primary DH going forward, as a flexor strain in his right arm prevents him from throwing or serving at catcher.
JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Garver isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Garver returned to the lineup Tuesday against Philadelphia and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. Brad Miller is serving as the designated hitter and batting ninth Wednesday.
JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
