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Mariners Cut Garver, Refsnyder; Ward, Domínguez Fill Gaps

8/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Seattle Mariners released catcher Mitch Garver and outfielder Rob Refsnyder on August 4, 2026.
Taylor Ward filled Refsnyder’s roster spot and is hitting .246.
Seranthony Domínguez joined the roster with a 4-3 record and a 3.99 ERA.
Garver’s $24 million deal produced a .175 average, four homers and 15 RBIs while Refsnyder’s $6.25 million contract yielded a .140 average, four homers and 11 RBIs after missing June 29–July 27 with knee inflammation.

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Story summary

The Seattle Mariners released catcher Mitch Garver and outfielder Rob Refsnyder on August 4, 2026.
Taylor Ward filled Refsnyder’s roster spot and is hitting .246.
Seranthony Domínguez joined the roster with a 4-3 record and a 3.99 ERA.
Garver’s $24 million deal produced a .175 average, four homers and 15 RBIs while Refsnyder’s $6.25 million contract yielded a .140 average, four homers and 11 RBIs after missing June 29–July 27 with knee inflammation.