The Seattle Mariners pulled off one last hot stove surprise when they re-signed Mitch Garver to a minor league deal on Wednesday. It brought back a familiar face, even if it did add a slightly uncomfortable spin to the backup catcher competition.
You know what every uncomfortable situation needs? A ticking clock, obviously.
As noted by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times, the 35-year-old Garver's status as an MLB veteran made him an “Article CC (b) free agent." Because of that, his minor league deal contains three opt outs for the following dates: March 21, May 1 and June 1.