Rockies sign ex-Cardinals, Giants .596 OPS veteran catcher
The 31-year-old is known for his defense.
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The Colorado Rockies are adding catching depth to the mold for the 2026 season. However, Hunter Goodman's role as the starting backstop is certainly safe. On Wednesday, the NL West club signed 31-year-old Andrew Knizner to a minor league contract.
Knizner, a seven-year Major League veteran, was in camp with the Seattle Mariners during spring training and owns a career . 596 OPS with 19 home runs in 323 games. The Mariners released him at the end of camp.
More : Marlins suggested to sign Max Kepler after Phillies ’ OF was suspended for 80 games "Knizner has over five years of service time, meaning he could refuse a minor league assignment while collecting his full salary," Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors wrote Thursday. "Rather than report to Triple-A Tacoma, he tested the market for a clearer path back to the big leagues. " He's spent time with the St.