Mariners and catcher Mitch Garver finalizing minor league deal, AP source says

The Seattle Mariners and catcher Mitch Garver are finalizing a minor league contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The 35-year-old Garver is expected to compete with Andrew Knizner and Jhonny Pereda to back up Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, the runner-up for AL MVP last year. Garver spent the last two seasons as Raleigh's backup, though he signed with the Mariners initially to serve as their primary designated hitter.

By ANDREW DESTIN