Impact It's just his fifth start over the Rangers' last 13 games and the third time he's been at catcher over that stretch. Jonah Heim is getting a day off while Garver calls pitches for Dane Dunning.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MITCH GARVER #18 - DESIGNATED HITTER - SEATTLE MARINERS
15 HR •
51 RBI •
.172 AVG
15 HR
51 RBI
.172 AVG
Getting start at catcher Garver will start at catcher and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Rays.
Drives in four in Boston Garver went 2-for-2 with two walks, a double, a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox.
Impact While his defensive performance was a little shaky -- he got charged with a passed ball and a catcher's interference call -- Garver's bat supplied most of the fireworks for the Rangers, including a three-run shot off Kaleb Ort in the second inning. The homer was his first in a month, and the 32-year-old slashed a tepid .214/.290/.286 during his 16-game power drought. On the season, Garver's batting .256 with four homers and 17 RBI in 24 contests.
JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
For Rangers' Mitch Garver, strong showing vs. Red Sox highlighted a blessing and a curse BOSTON – Mitch Garver can thump. The Rangers can use one more thumper for a strong lineup that showed some fissures in an uneven June. Simpl...
JULY 5, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Mitch Garver, Dane Dunning guide Rangers past Red Sox Mitch Garver hit a three-run home run and Dane Dunning pitched six strong innings as the visiting Texas Rangers opened a three-game series a...
JULY 4, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Garver's 3-run HR, Dunning's solid start carry AL West-leading Rangers over Red Sox, 6-2
Mitch Garver hit a three-run homer, Dane Dunning pitched six solid innings and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers had a rain-delayed 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on TuesdayJULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watch Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver blast 3-run homer Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver homered early Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, his first in a month.
JULY 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
On bench Sunday Garver is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Astros.
Impact It's the second straight game on the bench for Garver, who posted a .237/.308/.356 slash line over 16 games in June. Josh Smith is batting ninth as the designated hitter Sunday.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Garver isn't in the Rangers' lineup Saturday against the Astros.
Impact Garver collected hits in each of his last two starts but has now sat two straight games. Jonah Heim will start behind the dish Saturday and Ezequiel Duran will serve as the DH.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Sunday's lineup Garver is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Garver started the past two games and will take a seat after he went 2-for-8 with a walk and an RBI. Jonah Heim is working behind the plate while Adolis Garcia serves as the designated hitter.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sits down Wednesday Garver isn't in the Rangers' lineup Wednesday against the White Sox.
Impact Garver is 4-for-20 with three RBI and two runs scored over his last five contests and will catch a day off Wednesday. Ezequiel Duran will serve as Texas' designated hitter in Garver's place, allowing Travis Jankowski to start in left field while batting eighth.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Breather Tuesday Garver is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox.
Impact Garver will get a breather after he went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a strikeout in Monday's victory. Ezequiel Duran will slot in at designated hitter while Travis Jankowski enters the lineup in left field and bats eighth against Chicago.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Saturday's lineup Garver will be on the bench for Saturday's game against Toronto.
Impact Garver was starting regularly after returning from a knee injury at the beginning of June, but he's now been on the bench for five of the last eight games. Jonah Heim continues to handle a heavy workload behind the plate, while Robbie Grossman will get the start as the designated hitter.
JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Thursday Garver isn't starting Thursday against the Angels.
Impact After a hot start since returning from a knee injury, Garver has cooled down considerably, slashing just .214/.214/.357 across his last four games. Robbie Grossman will instead serve as the Rangers' designated hitter Thursday while batting seventh.
JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Garver is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Rays.
Impact Garver will remain on the bench for a second straight game Sunday after he went 0-for-3 with two punchouts Friday. His absence is likely just in order to get the 32-year-old some added rest after he just returned from the 10-day injured list June 2. Corey Seager will slot in at designated hitter while Robbie Grossman enters the lineup in left field after some shuffling by Texas.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Garver will sit Saturday against the Rays.
Impact Garver has started four games at designated hitter and one behind the plate since returning from a knee injury on June 2, going 6-for-20 with a homer and nine strikeouts. He'll sit for the second time in three games Saturday, with Ezequiel Duran serving as the designated hitter.
JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat Wednesday Garver is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Garver will get a day off after he went 6-for-16 with three extra-base hits and a pair of walks while starting each of the past four games. Though Jonah Heim is entrenched as Texas' top option behind the plate, Garver should remain the Rangers' preferred designated hitter while he's wielding a hot bat.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets third straight start Garver will bat seventh as Texas' designated hitter in Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Garver will serve as the Rangers' DH for the third straight game and looks as though he'll be the team's favored option at that spot in the lineup over Robbie Grossman, who is on the bench for the third time in five contests. The Rangers are carrying Sandy Leon as a third catcher on the roster, so even while he's seeing steady playing time, Garver won't necessarily be manager Bruce Bochy's first choice to spell Jonah Heim behind the plate.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns with bang Garver started at designated hitter and went 2-for-5 a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 16-6 win over the Mariners.
Impact This was Garver's first game since being activated off the injured list. He will operate as a primary DH while serving behind the plate at times. Including Garver, the Rangers are carrying three players capable of handling catching duties. Sandy Leon remains rostered along with primary starter Jonah Heim. It's unclear how the catching chores will be divided amongst the three. Depending on fantasy league rules, Garver may not yet qualify as a catcher.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Garver Returns to Rangers The Texas Rangers have back-up catcher Mitch Garver back after being out more than a month with a knee injury.
JUNE 2, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Mitch Garver Returns to Rangers The Texas Rangers have back-up catcher Mitch Garver back after being out more than a month with a knee injury.
JUNE 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Activated from injured list Garver was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Impact Garver has been on the shelf since early April with a knee injury but has been cleared to return following a successful rehab assignment which saw him go 6-for-19 with a pair of home runs in six games. Jonah Heim will remain the Rangers' primary catcher and Sandy Leon is still on the roster, but Garver should see a good number of starts at designated hitter while also being mixed in at catcher.
JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Garver Meets Key Milestone Mitch Garver played his first full game at catcher since early this season before his knee injury shelved him in April.
JUNE 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Catches seven innings Garver started at catcher and went 1-for-2 with two walks for Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.
Impact The Express played a doubleheader Wednesday, so games were only seven innings. Garver caught all seven innings of the afternoon affair, and it's unclear if the Rangers feel that's enough for him to be activated. Garver, who's made 25 plate appearances in six rehab games, played on consecutive days, including nine innings as a DH on Tuesday. Texas is off Thursday, so the organization may give the catcher/DH one more day in the minors before activating him ahead of Friday's series starter against Seattle.
JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Garver Takes Big Step in Rehab The Texas Rangers catcher and designated hitter played a full game for the first time since his injury rehab started last week.
MAY 31, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Mitch Garver Takes Big Step in Rehab The Texas Rangers catcher and designated hitter played a full game for the first time since his injury rehab started last week.
MAY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
