Garrett (4-0) got the win over the Giants on Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk over two innings while striking out four.
Garrett replaced Sean Manaea with two outs in the bottom of the fifth and retired Jorge Soler on the first pitch to end the inning. The reliever then needed only 12 pitches to get through the next frame before surrendering a solo homer to open the seventh. It marked the first earned run allowed on the season for Garrett, who is now tied for the major-league lead in wins. The right-hander has been outstanding out of the bullpen for New York thus far, posting a 0.71 ERA to go along with a 25:4 K:BB.
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Mets' Reed Garrett: Picks up third win
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Garrett (3-0) was credited with a blown save and a win Friday, allowing two unearned runs on one hit in the sixth inning against the Dodgers. He struck out one.
Two errors in the inning by Joey Wendle, plus a hit-by-pitch from Garrett, contributed to the Mets coughing up a 4-2 lead, but they reclaimed it for good in the top of the seventh. The 31-year-old right-hander has been outstanding in a long-relief role to begin the season, and his 0.00 ERA and 0.83 WHIP are supported by a dazzling 18:3 K:BB through 9.2 innings over five appearances. It's tough to project him for many more wins given his usage, but if Garrett keeps racking up strikeouts with strong ratios, he'll still have fantasy value in deeper formats.
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Mets' Reed Garrett: Gets win in season debut
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Garrett (1-0) picked up the win in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers, giving up two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings of relief. He struck out four.
After Jose Butto tossed one-run ball over six innings, Garrett saved a Mets bullpen that had been taxed in the matinee by working the rest of the game, and he got rewarded for his efforts when New York finally pushed two runs across in the ninth. It's only the second big-league win of Garrett's career in 32 appearances, and his 6.65 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in 47.1 innings don't make a strong case for anything more than a low-leverage role. Despite Thursday's performance, the 31-year-old seems likely to get booted off the 26-man roster when the Mets next have a need for a fresh arm.
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Mets' Reed Garrett: Recalled to majors
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Garrett was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Monday.
He's taking the roster spot vacated by Tylor Megill (shoulder). Garrett had a 6.41 ERA during his time in the majors last season and would seem to be a good bet to be sent back down when the Mets need a starting pitcher to slide into Megill's slot.
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Mets' Reed Garrett: Sent down to Triple-A
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The Mets optioned Garrett to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Garrett had a solid spring, allowing two runs with a 7:2 K:BB over five innings. The right-handed reliever will head to Syracuse for now and wait for a call to rejoin the big-league bullpen.
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Mets' Reed Garrett: Recalled from Syracuse
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The Mets recalled Garrett from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.
Garrett has allowed 13 earned runs in 12.1 major-league innings this season, but the Mets need a fresh bullpen arm after losing Sean Reid-Foley (lat) to the 15-day injured list.
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Mets' Reed Garrett: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Mets recalled Garrett from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
He will fill the spot in New York's bullpen that opened up after David Robertson was traded to Miami on Thursday. Garrett holds a 2.45 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through 29.1 innings in the minors this season, but he's struggled badly in prior big-league stints. Until he can produce consistent results in the majors, Garrett will remain a low-leverage option in the Mets' bullpen.
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Orioles' Reed Garrett: Optioned to Norfolk
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Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Friday's game.
Garrett's contract was selected Wednesday. He made two relief appearances during his brief time in the big leagues, giving up three runs on seven hits in 2.2 innings of work. Spenser Watkins was called up to take his place in the bullpen.
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Orioles' Reed Garrett: Contract selected from Triple-A
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Baltimore selected Garrett's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
Garrett has pitched exceptionally well for Triple-A Norfolk in 2023 with a 1.59 ERA and 27 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in 19 appearances. The right-hander will be a mid-to-late innings option for Baltimore, and he takes the place of Austin Voth after Voth was placed on the 15-day injured list with discomfort in his right elbow.
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Orioles' Reed Garrett: Signs on with Orioles
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Garrett signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Thursday.
Garrett elected free agency after recently being outrighted off the Nationals' 40-man roster but winds up staying in the Beltway area. The 30-year-old held a 6.75 ERA over seven relief appearances for the Nats in 2022.
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Reed Garrett: Elects free agency
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Garrett cleared waivers and refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, making him a free agent, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Nationals in December to clear space on the 40-man roster for Jeter Downs. Garrett played in just seven MLB games last year and spent most of the campaign with Rochester, where he had a 3.04 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 53:18 K:BB in 47.1 innings.
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Nationals' Reed Garrett: Activated and optioned
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The Nationals reinstated Garrett (biceps) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Garrett is fully recovered from right biceps inflammation after he recently wrapped up a four-appearance rehab stint without any renewed discomfort, but the Nationals don't have a spot available for him in the bullpen at the moment. Prior to landing on the shelf, the right-hander surrendered eight runs (seven earned) on 11 hits and seven walks over 7.2 innings with Washington.
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Nationals' Reed Garrett: Starts rehab assignment
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Garrett (biceps) began a rehab assignment for Single-A Fredericksburg on Saturday and allowed one hit over a scoreless inning.
Garrett was placed on the 15-day injured list July 7 with right biceps inflammation, and the short-term nature of his absence suggests that he likely won't require much ramp-up time in the minors. Once he's activated, Garrett will likely handle a low-leverage role out of the Washington bullpen.
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Nationals' Reed Garrett: Sidelined with biceps injury
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The Nationals placed Garrett on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right biceps inflammation.
Garrett will be eligible to return for the Nationals' first game out of the All-Star break, but it's unclear if he'll be fully recovered from the injury by then. Prior to sustaining the injury, Garrett covered 7.2 innings out of the Washington bullpen and surrendered seven earned runs on 11 hits and seven walks. Joan Adon, who is scheduled to start Thursday's game in Philadelphia, was called up from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.
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Reed Garrett: Heading overseas
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Garrett was released by the Rangers on Thursday in order to sign with the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Despite making his major-league debut in 2019, Garrett will now pitch in Japan in hopes that he can rediscover the production he exhibited in 2018. The right-hander recorded an 8.22 ERA with a 10:13 K:BB over 15.1 innings with the Rangers last season after posting a 2.04 ERA in the minors in 2018. Given his age and past production, it wouldn't be surprising to see Garrett resurface in North America at some point, but he'll need to further develop overseas first.
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Rangers' Reed Garrett: Returned to Rangers
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Garrett was returned to the Rangers on Monday.
The Rule 5 pick will return to Texas after being designated for assignment by the Tigers and passing through waivers untouched. During his time in Detroit, Garrett allowed 14 earned runs in 15.1 innings while walking more batters (13) than he struck out (10). He'll report to Triple-A Nashville.
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Tigers' Reed Garrett: Cut from 40-man roster
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Garrett was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
This comes after the Rule 5 pick allowed four runs during Thursday's loss to the Athletics, marking the sixth straight appearance he's allowed at least one run. Should Garrett (8.22 ERA, 2.41 WHIP and 10:13 K:BB in 15.1 innings this season) pass through waivers unclaimed, he'll be offered back to the Rangers. Sandy Baez was promoted to the majors in a corresponding move.
