Mariners Moose Tracks, 12/25/23: Mitch Garver, Yuki Matsui, and Joe Kelly

A free agent signing!

In Mariners news...

• Big news.

• The Mariners have signed catcher and World Series champion Mitch Garver to a two-year/$24 million deal, with plans to play him primarily in the DH role.

Around the league...

• The San Diego Padres signed LHP Yuki Matsui to a five-year/$28 million deal, which includes multiple opt-outs, an injury clause, and a possible club option.
• In exchange for reliever Joe Kelly’s jersey number, Shohei Ohtani gifted Kelly’s wife a brand new Porsche for her campaign to bring him to the Dodgers.
• Following the 2023 season, eight different teams will pay MLB’s luxury tax and combine for a total of $209.8 million, the largest sum in history. The New York Mets owed the most, with over $100 million in dues.

Becca’s picks...

• Another huge Seattle Seahawks win and a Minnesota Vikings loss brings the Seahawks to a playoff spot in the third wild card position. With only two more regular season games to play, the season is setting up for an exciting finish!