Mitch Garver is retiring after 10 Major League seasons, a source says, ending a career that included a World Series title with Texas and a Silver Slugger Award with Minnesota. The catcher and designated hitter was a key part of the Rangers’ 2023 championship run, then later served as a trusted backup and clubhouse presence in Seattle.

By the Numbers
  • 10 Major League seasons; 110 home runs and 10.1 bWAR.
  • Career .229/.325/.432 batting line.
  • In 2019, hit 31 home runs with a .995 OPS in 93 games.
  • In the 2023 postseason, hit 3 home runs and drove in 14 runs.
Yes, But

Garver’s bat cooled in Seattle, and after appearing in 50 games this season, he was released. He signed a Minor League deal with the Yankees but did not return to the majors; his retirement has not been officially announced by Garver.

Bottom Line

Garver leaves the game with a championship, an individual award and a defining role in two memorable offenses: Minnesota’s record-setting 2019 lineup and Texas’ first World Series-winning team.