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Mitch Garver announces his retirement

Mitch Garver, the catcher/DH who spent a decade in the majors and who was a key part of the 2023 Texas Rangers World Series Championship team, has announced his retirement. Garver was a 9th round draft pick of the Minnesota…

By Adam Morris · Lone Star Ball

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:55 AM

Key Things to Know

Mitch Garver has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after playing 10 seasons.
Garver won a World Series title with the Texas Rangers in 2023 as their primary designated hitter.
He played for the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners across 701 career major league games.

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Catcher and designated hitter Mitch Garver has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after a decade in the majors. Garver was a key contributor to the Texas Rangers' 2023 World Series championship team, serving as the team's primary designated hitter and posting a .270/.370/.500 slash line across 87 games that season.

Originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2013, Garver made his MLB debut in 2017 before being traded to Texas after the 2021 season. Following his championship run with the Rangers, he signed with the Seattle Mariners, concluding his 701-game major league career with a .229/.325/.432 slash line, 110 OPS+, and 10.0 bWAR.

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