Sources: Mitch Garver, Mariners reach 2-year, $24M deal

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Catcher Mitch Garver and Seattle are in agreement on a two-year, $24 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday, the Mariners' foray into adding to a playoff contender after a winter of dealing off their major league roster

Garver thrived in part-time at-bats for the Texas Rangers en route to their World Series title this year. In 344 plate appearances split between catcher and designated hitter, Garver hit .270/.370/.500 with 19 home runs and 50 RBIs.

Prior to the signing of Garver, who is expected to back up starting catcher Cal Raleigh and get the lion's share of his at-bats at DH, the Mariners chased their 88-74 season by trading starting…