Overview
- Mitch Garver has exercised an assignment or upward-mobility clause in his minor-league deal, which gives other clubs a deadline to say they would add him and then gives New York 48 hours to respond if any do.
- The Yankees are reported to be seriously contemplating selecting Garver from Triple-A but have not announced any roster move and could also trade him to a team that registers interest.
- Garver’s recent Triple-A run is a very small sample with limited production, as he is 5-for-28 with a .179/.324/.214 line in 34 plate appearances for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Statcast marks Garver as a below-average pitch framer over recent seasons, and adding him would likely force the Yankees to designate Ali Sanchez for assignment unless they choose to carry three catchers.
- The club’s interest rests on Garver’s nine major-league seasons and power track record, while the Yankees seek help after ranking low in catcher value and would make Garver postseason-eligible if added before September.