Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (knee) took batting practice on Friday. The 32-year-old played only six games this season, going 5-for-19 with six RBI and two homers. However, he injured his left knee on April 8, with an MRI revealing a significant sprain. That said, Garver has recently increased his activity level and hopes to return in the next few weeks. But until he's back on the field, Jonah Heim and Sandy Leon should split time behind the dish.

Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young said on Friday that catcher Mitch Garver (knee) will be out at least another month. Garver was put on the injured list on April 8 after he injured his left knee. It was initially believed to be a minor injury, but an MRI exam showed a serious sprain. The Rangers said on Friday that the 32-year-old veteran backstop will now be out five to six weeks, so he probably won't be back with the team until at least the middle of May. Garver had only played in six games before his injury and went 5-for-19 (.263) with two home runs and six RBI. Until he returns, the Rangers will continue to mix and match behind the plate with Jonah Heim and Sandy Leon, with Heim being the better offensive player.

Texas Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a mild left knee sprain. The 32-year-old backstop shouldn't be on the IL for more than the minimum of 10 days with a "mild" sprain but the team should provide further clarity soon. Sandy Leon has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to take Garver's place on the roster. Garver is slashing .263/.364/.579 with a pair of home runs and six RBI across his first 19 at-bats of the season.

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (forearm) is ramping up action behind the plate as the season inches closer. Garver is coming off a season-ending forearm surgery last July. He is currently blocked by Jonah Heim who is expected to be the primary backstop this season. Although, the 32-year-old will get many chances once he is completely healthy. Garver made just 215 plate appearances last season, in which he slashed .207/.298/.404 with 10 home runs. Considering his history as an injury-prone player, the Rangers should be cautious with how they utilize him. He hasn't played in over 100 games since 2018, which certainly raises concerns for fantasy managers.

The Texas Rangers and catcher Mitch Garver avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million deal on Friday. Garver had a down year in his first year with the Rangers in 2022, hitting just .207/.298/.404 with a .702 OPS, 10 home runs, 24 RBI, 23 runs scored and a stolen base in 54 games. The 31-year-old backstop had season-ending surgery on his right forearm in July. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to return to the 31-homer mark he set in 2019 with the Minnesota Twins, but a bounce-back could be in the cards in 2023 if he can stay fully healthy. Still, fantasy managers should only consider him as a backup catcher for the time being. Garver is expected to split time with Jonah Heim in his second year with the team.

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (forearm) will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his injured flexor tendon Monday but will be available for the team's current series against the Minnesota Twins. He will require a season-ending procedure after dealing with a flexor issue over the last few months. The 31-year-old is slashing .212/.292/.419 with 10 home runs, 22 RBI, 22 runs, and a stolen base across 202 plate appearances in 2022. Jonah Heim will be the Rangers' primary starting catcher while Garver is sidelined. Brad Miller could also see extra at-bats as the team's designated hitter. Heim should be rostered in most league formats after hitting 12 home runs over 61 games in 2022.

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (forearm) homered for the second straight day Tuesday, knocking his 10th long ball of the season and scoring another run in a 2-for-4 performance. Garver, who was said to be contemplating season-ending surgery on his forearm, has now recorded a .320/.370/.720 slash line with three home runs over his last seven games. While he'll inevitably need the surgery, he appears to be fairly productive as a designated hitter for the time being. Fantasy managers are still able to plug him into the catcher slot, where he'll be a worthy streamer at the very least as long as he remains in the lineup.

Texas Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (forearm) spoke to reporters on Sunday and stated that he is considering surgery on his right forearm that would end his 2022 season. Garver has a flexor tendon injury in his right forearm. The injury has prevented him from playing catcher this year and Garver also believes it has hampered his ability to hit. While speaking to reporters, he stated, "The only way that I'm gonna be the player that I want to be is with the surgery." If he opts for the surgery now, he should be able to return to the field for spring training next year.

The Texas Rangers activated first baseman/catcher Mitch Garver from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. He will be batting fifth and slotting in as designated hitter for Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Garver wound up spending a little under two weeks on the COVID-19 injured list. He played in a rehab game at Double-A Frisco on Sunday and went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in the game. Over 39 games in the majors this year, Garver has slashed .206/.283/.397 with seven home runs, 16 RBI and 15 runs. He's a worthy waiver wire add for anyone who needs help at catcher.

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (knee) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter on Monday and is hitting third against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. Garver didn't play on Sunday due to soreness in his left knee, but he's back in the lineup on Monday. The 31-year-old backstop is slashing just .212/.288/.413 in 31 games this season, but he does have six home runs in 118 plate appearances. Garver has gone 6-for-26 with three long balls, four RBI and four runs scored in his last seven games. With Garver at DH, Jonah Heim will do the catching and hit fifth against Rasmussen on Monday.

The Texas Rangers activated catcher/first baseman Mitch Garver (elbow) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday night's game against the Houston Astros. Outfielder Nick Solak was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Garver has been hampered by a right elbow injury and he has still yet to fully heal. He will be strictly used as a designated hitter for the time being as he hasn't been cleared to start throwing the ball. Jonah Heim will remain the team's starting catcher with Sam Huff as the backup. Over 22 games so far this year, Garver is slashing .205/.292/.346 with three home runs, eight RBI and seven runs.

Texas Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (elbow) was sent out on a rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Tuesday. He will be exclusively serving as designated hitter during his rehab assignment and he will have that same role when he returns to the Rangers. Garver is dealing with a right elbow injury and he still isn't throwing the ball, so he can't play either catcher or first base for now. It's still unclear at this point exactly when he'll be back with the Rangers, but it sounds as if his return is close. The 31-year-old is slashing .205/.292/.346 with three home runs, eight RBI and seven runs over 22 games on the year.

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Tuesday. Garver injured his elbow last week and there was initially some speculation that it was a serious injury but he seems to have avoided a lengthy stay on the sidelines. For now, Garver is slated to serve as the DH for Frisco on Tuesday and it is unclear whether he will be catching at any point. Garver is hitting .205 with three homers, seven runs, and eight RBI over 78 at-bats in 2022.

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a flexor sprain. In a corresponding move, the Rangers recalled catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Round Rock. Garver was out of the lineup the last two games, and now he'll miss at least the next 10 days. The 31-year-old veteran backstop was hitting just .205 with three home runs and eight RBI in his first 89 plate appearances for Texas. While he won't hit for a high average, there is some pop there, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect a repeat of his 31-homer campaign in 2019. With Garver on the shelf for at least the next 10 days, Jonah Heim will serve as the starting backstop, with Huff backing him up.

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He took Ranger Suarez deep in the first inning for his third long ball of the season. He's off to a slow start at the plate with his new team. The 31-year-old is slashing .183/.272/.310 with three homers and eight RBI across 81 plate appearances in 2022. Garver has elite power and mashed 31 homers for the Twins in 2019. Fantasy managers should continue to stick with Garver in most league formats. The Rangers slugger should turn things around after his rough start and is expected to see close to everyday at-bats between catcher/designated hitter this season.

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver is not in Saturday's lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays. After a monster performance in Friday's 10-8 loss, he will get a routine day off. The 31-year-old went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. Fantasy managers with daily moves should remove Garver from their starting lineups. Jonah Heim is batting ninth and will handle catching duties for Saturday's game.

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver had a strong debut for the team on Opening Day on Friday. The 31-year-old veteran went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored. He hit cleanup in the game, batting right behind two other recent additions to the team, Marcus Semien and Corey Seager. If Garver can stick in that No. 4 spot throughout the bulk of the season, he could be in store for a big year. The veteran hit 31 home runs over just 93 games back in 2019, but has struggled with injuries and inconsistent playing time since.

The Texas Rangers acquired catcher Mitch Garver from the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in exchange for shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and an unnamed prospect. Garver will be the team's new starting catcher in 2022, which those investing in Jonah Heim stock won't be too thrilled about. Garver broke out in 2019 with 31 home runs and 67 RBI in 359 plate appearances over 93 games, but he played in only 23 games in the shortened 2020 season and hit a putrid .167 with two long balls and five RBI. The 31-year-old backstop couldn't stay healthy in 2021 and hit .256/.358/.517 with 13 homers and 34 RBI in 68 games. RotoBaller currently has Garver ranked as the No. 11 fantasy catcher, but his ADP is surely to rise a bit with the move to a much more powerful lineup in Texas.

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers and right-handed starter Casey Mize. In 234 plate appearances for the Twins this season, Garver is batting .261 with a .363 on-base percentage and 13 home runs. It'll be Ryan Jeffers starting at catcher instead on Wednesday. Jeffers is hitting ninth against Mize and the Tigers. You're probably better off looking elsewhere for streaming help at catcher. The 24-year-old is batting .199 with a .273 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 282 plate appearances this season.

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI single in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. Garver started his day off with a 107.2 MPH single in the first inning, then added an RBI single in the third inning, which broke a 1-1 tie. The veteran backstop capped off his day with a 105.9 MPH double. Garver has missed about a month of action with a back issue but has ripped back-to-back three hit-efforts since returning from the injured list. With a .539 slugging percentage on the season, Garver is an upside option at the catcher position for fantasy managers in the playoffs.