The Mariners signed Knizner to a one-year contract Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Knizner saw 88 plate appearances this past season with the Giants, putting up a .598 OPS. A career .211/.281/.316 over parts of seven big-league seasons, Knizner is poised to open the 2026 season as the Mariners' backup catcher behind star Cal Raleigh.

Knizner was non-tendered by the Giants on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Knizner was designated for assignment Friday and was set to be a free agent if he went unclaimed on waivers. This move was primarily procedural as a result.

The Giants designated Knizner for assignment Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants didn't want to pay Knizner a raise in arbitration, so he will become a free agent if he passes through waivers. Knizner, who turns 31 in February, slashed .221/.299/.299 over 33 contests with San Francisco in 2025.

Knizner went 1-for-2 with two RBI, a triple and a walk in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Knizner appeared in just his fifth game this month, during which he's batting .333 with two RBI in 13 plate appearances. The backup catcher hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning and added an RBI triple in the eighth to give the Giants the lead. With that, the 30-year-old recorded the first three-bagger of his seven-year big-league career. He's slashing .227/.298/.307 with 11 runs scored, five RBI and a homer in 85 plate appearances this season.

Knizner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

With top backstop Patrick Bailey receiving a routine day off, Knizner will pick up his 24th start of the season. Knizner heads into Sunday's contest with a .222/.282/.278 slash line, one home run, three RBI and 11 runs through 79 plate appearances with San Francisco.

Knizner went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Knizner lined a double to right field in the third inning, driving in San Francisco's first run, before coming around to score. The hit was his first since Aug. 9 and just his second this month. The backup catcher is slashing .172/.213/.241 with eight runs scored, three RBI and one home run across 62 plate appearances this season.

Knizner will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

With top backstop Patrick Bailey resting for the day game after a night game, Knizner will step in behind the dish for his 17th start of the season. Knizner has put together a .167/.216/.229 slash line with one home run, two RBI and seven runs over 52 plate appearances.

Knizner is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

With Patrick Bailey returning from the injured list Wednesday, Knizner looks set to move back into the No. 2 role at catcher. While Bailey was on the shelf for the minimum 10 days, Knizner made six starts in eight games and went 2-for-18 with a solo home run, one walk and an additional run.

Knizner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Logan Porter will fill in behind the plate while Knizner takes a seat after starting in five of the Giants' previous six games. Knizner is likely to continue seeing the bulk of the work at catcher while top backstop Patrick Bailey (neck) is on the injured list.

Knizner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 win over the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Knizner went yard in the eighth inning to restore a four-run lead for the Giants, and the homer was his first hit in five games. He's now 1-for-15 (.067) with a walk and two runs scored over five contests. Knizner is operating as the starting catcher while Patrick Bailey (neck) is out, but his relatively unimpressive career numbers make Knizner an unattractive option for most fantasy formats.