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Cubs send Braxton Garrett back to Iowa

Braxton Garrett

CHC Starting Pitcher #60

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Cubs optioned LHP Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Iowa

Garrett, recalled Thursday after being acquired from the Marlins on Monday, didn’t pitch in his two days with the Cubs.

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Braxton Garrett

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Cubs recalled LHP Braxton Garrett from Triple-A Iowa

We’re surprised that this move is coming so soon. There doesn’t seem to be a spot in the rotation for Garrett, with Kevin Gausman starting on Friday and Clay Holmes set to be activated off the injured list on Saturday. It’s possible Garrett will fill a bulk relief role after posting a 2.90 ERA in 77 2/3 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville for the Marlins.
Braxton Garrett

CHC Starting Pitcher #20

Cubs acquired LHP Braxton Garrett from the Marlins for 1B Jonathon Long and RHP Jace Beck.

Garrett is free from Miami, but the Cubs say he’ll remain in Triple-A for now. He’d struggled in his last two starts for Jacksonville, though he still has a 2.90 ERA and an 83/29 K/BB in 77 2/3 innings for the season. The 28-year-old has a lifetime 4.16 ERA in 65 starts and two relief appearances as a major leaguer. The Cubs will have him under control through 2028.
Braxton Garrett

MIA Starting Pitcher #20

The Cubs are acquiring Braxton Garrett from the Marlins, sources tell ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

The Marlins will be getting Jonathon Long and Jace Beck in return, which seems like a solid return for a pitcher they had quite obviously soured on. Long could be a factor at first base down the stretch this season.
Braxton Garrett

MIA Starting Pitcher #20

Braxton Garrett allowed seven runs on eight hits in two innings for Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

Garrett had been dominant in almost 80 innings at Triple-A this season, so this effort raises his ERA to 2.32 on the year. However, he was still not going to be recalled by the Marlins even though they lost Max Meyer (neck) to the injured list. It’s fair to wonder if Garrett’s best path to MLB innings this season is through a trade.
Braxton Garrett

MIA Starting Pitcher #20

Braxton Garrett is slated to start Thursday for Triple-A Jacksonville, ruling him out as a possibility for the Marlins on Friday.

Garrett has been thriving of late — he’s allowed one earned run over 30 innings in his last five starts for the Jumbo Shrimp — and seemed like the obvious choice to step into Miami’s rotation in Max Meyer’s place, but it’s not happening right now. They’ll apparently go with a bullpen day on Friday, with Ryan Gusto likely to be featured.
Braxton Garrett

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Braxton Garrett allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits in six innings for Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.

The left-hander also struck out six and walked one on the day. Garrett has struggled in two starts with the Marlins, but he has a 1.54 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 75/26 K/BB ratio in 70 innings at Triple-A. He probably deserves another chance to start or provide bulk relief innings at the big league level. But with Janson Junk (shin) close to returning from his rehab assignment, it’s tough to see how the Marlins will fit Garrett in.
Braxton Garrett

MIA Starting Pitcher #20

Marlins optioned LHP Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Garrett figured to be in the Marlins’ rotation for the long haul, but that was before he walked eight and allowed seven runs over 4 1/3 innings in two starts. He’ll try to figure things out in Jacksonville, where he had a 2.30 ERA but also a surprisingly high 12.3 percent walk rate in six starts before being called up.
Braxton Garrett

MIA Starting Pitcher #20

Braxton Garrett will be sent back to Triple-A after allowing two runs and walking three in three innings Tuesday against the Braves.

It’s so odd seeing Garrett struggle with his control like this. He walked eight in just 4 1/3 innings over his two starts for the Marlins. Prior to his elbow surgery, he had just a 4.8 percent walk rate from 2022-24. The Marlins will surely give him another try once things improve. In the meantime, they could try Bradley Blalock or Ryan Gusto.
Braxton Garrett

MIA Starting Pitcher #20

Making his first MLB start in 23 months, Braxton Garrett walked five and gave up five runs in 1 1/3 innings Thursday against the Twins.

Maybe some nerves here. Garrett actually walked one more batter today than he did in his seven starts and 37 innings before going down in 2024 and requiring Tommy John surgery. He was also unusually wild in Triple-A, walking 15 in 31 1/3 innings prior to his recall today. Still, he’ll get better and probably prove to be a solid enough starter for the Marlins. He’ll face the Braves next time out.
Braxton Garrett

MIA Starting Pitcher #20

Marlins recalled LHP Braxton Garrett from Triple-A Jacksonville

With Robby Snelling (elbow) landing on the 15-day injured list, Braxton Garrett will be called up to fill his rotation spot. The 28-year-old has pitched to a 2.30 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 32/15 K/BB ratio in 31 1/3 Triple-A innings this season. He struggled in 37 innings in 2024 before undergoing elbow surgery and missing the entire 2025 season. He could be worth a stream in deeper formats.

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Guardians placed 1B Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day injured list with back inflammation.

Playing mostly against lefties lately, Hoskins was hitting .179/.306/.376 in 317 plate appearances. David Fry will assume his roster spot and his role.
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David Fry

CLE Right Fielder #6
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Guardians recalled C/OF David Fry from Triple-A Columbus.

Fry hit six homers in his eight games with Columbus, so whether Rhys Hoskins is actually hurt or not, bringing Fry back to the majors seemed like a good idea. Alas, he’s not starting against the left-handed Matt Wilkinson tonight, for some reason.
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Blue Jays selected the contract of LHP Brendan Cellucci from Triple-A Buffalo.

The 28-year-old Cellucci will be making his major league debut. A longtime Red Sox minor leaguer, he was signed by the Blue Jays after spending 2025 in indy ball and had a 3.68 ERA in 44 innings out of Buffalo’s pen this season.
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Matt Waldron

TOR Starting Pitcher #64
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Blue Jays designated RHP Matt Waldron for assignment.

Waldron, claimed off waivers from the Padres earlier this month, gave up five runs over 4 1/3 innings in his four outings for the Jays. He could be claimed by another team looking for someone to soak up innings.
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Jeffrey Springs

ATH Starting Pitcher #59
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Athletics activated LHP Jeffrey Springs from the 15-day injured list.

The Athletics’ answer to Springs’ longstanding hip issues was to have him take one start off, pitch once in A-ball and then bring him back to the majors. He’ll face the Royals tonight.
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Seth Johnson

ATH Relief Pitcher #52
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Athletics optioned RHP Seth Johnson to Triple-A Las Vegas.

The A’s were hoping Johnson would turn into a key pitcher in their pen, but he had given up seven runs in 4 2/3 innings over five appearances since being acquired from the Phillies at the trade deadline.
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Christian Bethancourt

PIT Catcher #60
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Pirates acquired C Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees for cash considerations.

He’s slated to join the Pirates’ taxi squad, which could lead to him being added to the active roster in the coming days. Bethancourt last appeared in the majors with the Cubs in 2024. The 34-year-old has hit .270/.320/.491 in 67 Triple-A games this year.
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Victor Mesa Jr.

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Rays placed OF Victor Mesa Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.

Mesa’s setback last night will shelve him for at least 10 days. Ryan Vilade and Jonny DeLuca will get extra starts against righties while Mesa is out.
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Rays recalled C Kenny Piper from Triple-A Durham.

Piper, who was up for one day earlier this month, will serve as the Rays’ third catcher. He’s hit .270/.376/.516 with 12 homers and 12 steals in 71 minor league games, most of them coming in Double-A.
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Rays recalled RHP Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Durham.

Because outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. is going on the IL, Roycroft gets to come back up four days after being demoted. He has a 7.27 ERA in 17 1/3 innings for the Rays this season.
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