Yankees face decision on Mitch Garver's future by August 28
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The New York Yankees signed catcher Mitch Garver to a minor-league contract earlier this month, with an opt-out clause effective August 28. Garver, who joined the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, has played six games, posting three hits and five walks. Released by the Seattle Mariners after struggling this season, Garver expressed optimism about improving with the Yankees. A decision regarding his potential call-up to the major league as a backup to Austin Wells is expected soon.
- •Garver signed a minor-league deal on August 7.
- •He has three hits and five walks in six games with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- •Garver's opt-out clause is set for August 28.
- •Previously struggled with a.175 batting average in Seattle.
- •This is Garver's first stint in the Yankees organization.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ decision looming about RailRiders’ Mitch Garver
"Yankees signed veteran catcher to minor-league deal, but it includes an opt-out clause for Aug. 28
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