Mariners News: Mitch Garver, Pablo López, and David Rubenstein

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 10: Mitch Garver #18 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after striking out against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning in game five of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 10, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good day everyone! It’s Saturday, and we’ve got some news from around the league to share with you.

In Mariners news…​

• Cal Raleigh played a major role in Mitch Garver’s return to the team.

Mitch Garver is in camp and ready to go. Said Cal encouraged him to give the Mariners a call and the deal was done within 24 hours.

— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) February 20, 2026

• Davy Andrews at Fangraphs provided his analysis of the Mariners’ re-signing of Garver, in which he tries to figure out what happened to the catcher’s once-incredible bat.

Around the league…​

• It’s official: Twins right-hander Pablo López will undergo Tommy John surgery.
• Though Jen Pawol will serve as an umpire throughout spring training for the third straight season, she did not get a permanent umpiring job for the regular season.
• Bradford William Davis reports that Orioles owner David Rubenstein set himself up to profit from Donald Trump’s mass immigrant deportations.
• Angels owner Arte Moreno is crying poor over the team’s failing TV deal, but pledges that payroll will increase again once the situation is settled.

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