Last year, Seattle fired manager Scott Servais, and general manager Jerry Dipoto is surely aware ... the longtime New York Yankees second baseman, to add a spark to their offense in 2025.

Garver's contract was the largest Seattle has given out to a position player in free agency under Dipoto ... on Friday to talk about joining the New York Yankees broadcasting booth.

Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto and General Manager Justin Hollander both identified first base, second base and third base as the main positions of need for the team.