{"id":317428,"date":"2026-08-10T00:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T00:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/317428\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T00:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T00:00:34","slug":"mlb-world-reacts-to-yankees-signing-world-series-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/317428\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB World Reacts To Yankees Signing World Series Champion"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 25: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacts during a pitching change in game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the New York Yankees<\/a> finished their series with the Atlanta Braves<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They were unable to complete the sweep, as they lost by a score of 2-1.<\/p>\n

MLB World Reacts To Yankees Adding World Series Champ\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyMitch Garver #18 of the Seattle Mariners<\/a> tosses his bat after hitting a one-run home run during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels<\/a> at T-Mobile Park on September 12, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.<\/p>\n

Ahead of their series with the Braves, news came out that the Yankees were signing<\/a> Mitch Garver<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying on social media:<\/p>\n

@FiresideYankees:<\/a> \u201cThe Yankees signed catcher Mitch Garver to an MiLB deal, who has a .344 OBP and 101 wRC+ against LHP.\u201d<\/p>\n

@YankeeLibrarian:<\/a> \u201cMitch Garver vs. Austin Wells<\/a> is a battle of the sub-.600 OPS catchers \ud83d\ude02 It\u2019s not surprising that the Yankees made this move, though. There\u2019s the Tanner Swanson connection, which they love in their catchers. Plus, this Ali Sanchez thing was getting tough \u2014 not that Garver has been Jonny Bench.\u201d<\/p>\n

@YankeeReport_:<\/a> \u201cMitch Garver last 5 seasons vs LHP: 2022: 186 wRC+ 2023: 173 wRC+ 2024: 125 wRC+ 2025: 107 wRC+ 2026: 101 wRC+ A Wells\/Garver platoon could be in the works here.\u201d<\/p>\n

@tlschwerz:<\/a> \u201cSource: Catcher Mitch Garver has signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees. Will report to @swbrailriders and has an opt out later this month.\u201d<\/p>\n

@TalkinYanks:<\/a> \u201cYankees sign righty-hitting catcher Mitch Garver to a Minor League deal, per @tlschwerz The 35-year-old Garver was released by the Mariners this week after hitting .175 with a .596 OPS in 50 games this season\u201d<\/p>\n

Gary Phillips:<\/a> \u201cHeard from multiple sources that the #Yankees have signed catcher Mitch Garver to a minor league deal. He\u2019s a right-handed hitter, though he\u2019s had poor numbers against lefties (and overall) this season. Recently released by SEA, he previously worked with Yanks catching director Tanner Swanson in Minnesota.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyMitch Garver #18 of the Texas Rangers<\/a> celebrates with his family with the Commissioner\u2019s Trophy after the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a> 5-0 in Game Five to win the World Series at Chase Field on November 01, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

Randy Wilkins:<\/a> \u201cIt\u2019s worth the low risk add. Maybe getting back with Swanson will help the defense. I\u2019d rather have him at the plate than Ali Sanchez.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gary Sheffield Jr.:<\/a> \u201cCashman said he was being aggressive This is what he meant\u201d<\/p>\n

@YankeesNerds:<\/a> \u201cCan\u2019t be worse than Ali Sanchez. Probably.\u201d<\/p>\n

@BobbyMilone29:<\/a> \u201cWould not shock me if they signed Zack Littell<\/a> and\/or Matt Strahm next The issue is the 40 man is full Garver I think replaces Sanchez on the 40 man soon\u201d<\/p>\n

@risucci_rick:<\/a> \u201cPrior to C Mitch Garver showed up in Seattle, where most hitters go to die, 4 out of his 6 seasons netted OBP #\u2019s of .335, .365, .358, & .370. OPS\u2019s of .995, .875, .749, .870. His worst seasons were: 2020 Covid Season & his 3 seasons in Seattle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yankees sign Mitch Garver after whiffing on catchers at trade deadline t.co\/gkf0GDTtve<\/a> <\/p>\n

Looking At Garver<\/p>\n

Garver has spent ten seasons at the MLB level with the Minnesota Twins<\/a>, Texas Rangers (and Mariners).<\/p>\n

In 2023, he won the World Series title with the Rangers.<\/p>\n

The 35-year-old hit 31 home runs during the 2019 season.<\/p>\n

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