Marlins' Braxton Garrett: MLB-bound but may not start
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Garrett is expected to break camp in the big leagues, but he'll be a long reliever rather than a sixth starter if he fails to win a rotation spot over Edward Cabrera, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Garrett and Cabrera have been in a battle all spring, and at one point it seemed as though they could both emerge victorious, with the Marlins seemingly open to a six-man rotation. The decision has been made to go the traditional five-man route instead, but the loser of the battle should still remain on the roster, as injuries have left Miami with just 13 healthy pitchers in big-league camp. Garrett's 8.25 ERA this spring is far worse than Cabrera's 1.86 mark, though Garrett's 12:5 K:BB is more impressive than Cabrera's seven strikeouts and four walks.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Likely headed for Triple-A
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Garrett has a minor-league option remaining and appears to be behind Edward Cabrera in the battle for the Marlins' fifth starter job, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Cabrera also has better numbers this spring, although neither pitcher has dominated -- Garrett has a 7:3 K:BB through 9.1 innings to Cabrera's 4:2 K:BB in five spring frames. Garrett posted a 3.58 ERA and 90:24 K:BB through 88 innings in 17 big-league starts last season, and even if he begins 2023 at Triple-A Jacksonville, he could see significant action for Miami over the course of the summer.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Stumbles against Mets
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Garrett allowed five runs on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings while striking out three in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.
The left-hander did get stretched out to 71 pitches (44 strikes), but that was about the only positive takeaway from this outing. Garrett remains firmly in the mix for a rotation spot with the Marlins, and while his spring ERA has now ballooned to 8.68, his 7:3 K:BB through 9.1 innings shows there's little cause for alarm. However, this performance could put Garrett behind his main competition for the fifth starter role, Edward Cabrera (1.80 ERA, 4:2 K:BB through five spring innings.)
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Erratic in spring debut
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Garrett gave up two runs on three hits over two innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He struck out one.
The 25-year-old lefty breezed through the first inning before running into trouble in the second, highlighted by a Pete Alonso homer. Garrett is battling with Edward Cabrera for the fifth starter role with the Marlins to begin the season after having a bit of a breakout in 2022 with a 3.58 ERA, 24.1 percent strikeout rate and 6.4 percent walk rate over 88 big-league innings.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: To start Grapefruit League opener
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Garrett will start the Marlins' Grapefruit League opener Saturday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
Garrett might have to put on a show this spring in order to claim the final spot in Miami's season-opening starting rotation. Edward Cabrera is thought to be his primary competition for that job. There's also a chance the Marlins will roll with a six-man group of starters in the early going, though that assumes good health on all fronts coming out of camp.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Not guaranteed rotation spot
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Garrett could be fighting with Edward Cabrera for the final spot in the Marlins' Opening Day rotation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
The offseason addition of Johnny Cueto could push a younger pitcher to Triple-A Jacksonville, although the team is also considering a six-man rotation. Garrett took a big step forward with his command in 2022, posting a 24.1 percent strikeout rate and 6.4 percent walk rate over 17 starts and 88 innings, and the 25-year-old southpaw could be poised for a breakout if he gets a chance to be a regular part of the Marlins' rotation.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Ineffective in final start of 2022
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Garrett (3-7) was tagged with the loss after he pitched 4.2 innings, surrendering two runs on six hits and five walks while striking out seven Tuesday versus Atlanta.
Garrett struggled to keep Atlanta off the basepaths, allowing 11 to reach base in the contest. He gave up one run in the second inning before William Contreras notched an RBI single in the top of the fifth, ending the left-hander's day with two outs in the frame. Garrett allowed two or fewer runs for the fifth consecutive start, finishing the season with a 3.58 ERA and 1.25 WHIP while striking out 90 batters over 88 innings in 17 starts.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Allows two runs over four innings
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Garrett did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits with two strikeouts over four innings against the Brewers.
Milwaukee tagged Garrett for four hits in the second inning, during which it scored both runs charged to Garrett on the night. While the 25-year-old had thrown only 113.2 innings across all levels this season, manager Don Mattingly pulled Garrett after only 76 pitches through four innings. The southpaw should stick around in the rotation with Trevor Rogers shut down, and if he does, he will take a 3.56 ERA into his next start, which would likely come against Atlanta next week.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Remains in rotation
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Garrett is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Brewers in Milwaukee.
Garrett was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville last week and stepped into the rotation Friday against the Nationals, working six innings and allowing one run en route to claiming his third win of the season. With Trevor Rogers (lat) shut down for the season, Garrett should be in store for two more starts to close out the 2022 campaign. After Thursday's outing, Garrett will line up to take the hill Oct. 4 versus Atlanta.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Possible waiver wire pickups
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Garrett didn't quite make the cut for my sleeper pitchers in Week 26, but he easily could have and is more widely available than many who did. Part of my hesitance was that he simply hasn't pitched much in the majors lately, missing time due both to injury and an overcrowded Marlins rotation, but he allowed just one run over six innings in a start against the Nationals this weekend. Over his past 10 starts (again, with multiple interruptions), he has a 2.84 ERA, a 0.95 WHIP and 9.3 K/9. He closes out the season with a start against the Braves, which could spell trouble, but he'll also face the Brewers, who struggle against left-handers. If you're chasing wins or strikeouts in a Rotisserie league, Garrett makes for a solid choice.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Sharp in third win
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Garrett (3-6) picked up the win in Friday's 5-2 victory over the Nationals, allowing one run on five hits over six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.
The 25-year-old southpaw delivered his fifth quality start of the season in impressive fashion, tossing six shutout innings after Lane Thomas led off the game with a solo shot. Garrett pounded the zone, firing 60 of 82 pitches for strikes, and this was the first time in his big-league career he worked at least six innings without issuing a free pass. It's taken him awhile to reach his potential, but the 2016 first-round pick seems to be making a place for himself in Miami's 2023 rotation plans.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Starting Friday
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Garrett will start Friday's game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
The left-hander was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday and will step into the rotation for Trevor Rogers (lat). Garrett has a 3.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 75:19 K:BB across 73.1 innings this year and could make up to three starts, including Friday, down the stretch for Miami.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Recalled Thursday
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Garrett was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
The 25-year-old was sent down last week but will likely start Friday against the Nationals after Trevor Rogers (lat) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Since Rogers will be unavailable for the remainder of the season, it seems likely that Garrett will be able to remain in the rotation down the stretch. Garrett has made 14 major-league starts this year and has posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 73.1 innings.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Sent back to minors
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Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Garrett started Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rangers and gave up two runs over 4.2 innings, and he won't remain with the big-league club. The 25-year-old has a 3.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 75:19 K:BB across 73.1 frames this year, so he figures to rejoin the Marlins at some point down the stretch.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Short outing in return
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Garrett didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Rangers, giving up two runs on two hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.
Making his first start in nearly a month after recovering from an oblique injury, Garrett was limited to 65 pitches (38 strikes) but pitched fairly well before getting the hook. It's not clear whether the southpaw will remain in the Miami rotation as a sixth starter or shift to the bullpen, but his 3.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 75:19 K:BB through 73.1 innings on the season suggest he's ready for a regular starting role.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Reinstated ahead of nightcap
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Garrett (oblique) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Monday's start against the Rangers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Garrett made a rehab start at Triple-A Jacksonville last week and will rejoin the Marlins to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Rangers. Since he tossed just 46 pitches at Jacksonville on Wednesday, it's possible that he's on a pitch count during Monday's nightcap. Whether the southpaw remains in the rotation or moves to a relief role following Monday's start remains to be seen.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Returning for doubleheader start
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The Marlins plan to reinstate Garrett (oblique) from the 15-day injured list to have him start the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Rangers.
The 25-year-old southpaw initially appeared to be at risk of missing the remainder of the season when he was placed on the IL on Aug. 20 with a right oblique strain, but he ended up making swifter progress in his recovery than expected and will be back with the Marlins with more than three weeks to spare. Garrett was sharp during his lone rehab start last week with Triple-A Jacksonville, covering 3.1 innings while striking out three and allowing one earned run on one hit and no walks. He tossed only 46 pitches in that outing, so the Marlins will presumably look to keep him in the 60-to-75 range as he steps back into the rotation Monday. After the doubleheader, it's unclear if the Marlins intend to keep Garrett around with the big club as part of a six-man rotation or as a reliever. Miami could also option him back to Triple-A following the outing.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Ready for rehab assignment
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Garrett (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Jacksonville, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
It was reported in late August that Garrett's injury might cost him the rest of the season, but he has apparently made good progress and is ready to resume pitching in games. As such, he will have a chance to rejoin the big club before the campaign comes to a close.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Sim game on tap
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Garrett (oblique) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday and will pitch a simulated game Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Garrett was placed on the injured list in late August, and the Marlins indicated at the time that the left-hander wasn't expected to return this season. However, he's made good progress over the last two weeks and has now been cleared to face hitters. The 25-year-old will still need to increase his workload before he's in the mix to return from the injured list. In spite of Garrett's encouraging progress, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Marlins exercise caution rather than rushing him back since the team isn't in contention for a playoff spot.
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Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Might be done for season
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Garrett will be on placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right oblique strain and isn't expected to return this season, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
He was a late scratch from his scheduled start Saturday against the Dodgers, and while Garrett is eligible to be activated at the end of August, the nature of the injury probably makes it unrealistic for him to get stretched out in time to rejoin the rotation before the end of the season. The 25-year-old lefty had a successful campaign, logging a 3.67 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 71 strikeouts in 68.2 innings through 13 MLB starts. Miami's one strength is starting pitching depth, but Garrett should at least get to compete for a rotation spot next spring.
