Braxton Garrett is being optioned back to Triple-A Jacksonville, with a corresponding roster move planned. Garrett was recalled to fill a rotation spot and made two starts, allowing five runs on four hits and five walks while recording four outs in his debut, then throwing 65 pitches for three innings of two-run ball against the Braves with three hits and walks each. Garrett previously produced as a mid-rotation starter in 2022-23, but missed most of 2024 with a flexor strain and underwent UCL surgery in January 2025. He has a 2.30 ERA and a 26% strikeout rate in six Jacksonville starts, but his walk rate remains elevated. The recall followed an injury to rookie southpaw Robby Snelling, who was diagnosed with a UCL sprain after elbow discomfort, and will be evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister to determine whether surgery is needed. Miami must also set a fifth rotation spot for the weekend series against the Mets.
"Garrett was recalled to step into the rotation last week. His season debut could hardly have gone worse. He allowed five runs on four hits and five walks while recording just four outs in a road loss to the Twins. Garrett took the ball again today against the Braves. He required 65 pitches to complete three innings of two-run ball, allowing three hits and walks apiece with a pair of strikeouts."
"The 28-year-old Garrett was a capable mid-rotation starter between 2022-23. He lost most of the '24 season to a flexor strain and underwent UCL surgery in January 2025. That wiped out all of last year. The Marlins optioned him out of Spring Training to allow him to build up in Triple-A. Garrett has a 2.30 ERA and 26% strikeout rate through six starts with Jacksonville, but his command has been a work in progress in the minors as well (12.3% walk rate)."
"Miami only recalled Garrett last week due to an unfortunate injury to rookie southpaw Robby Snelling. The 22-year-old made his MLB debut on May 8. He reported elbow discomfort during a between starts throwing session and was diagnosed with a UCL sprain. That'll keep him down for a while, with a specific timeline to be determined after he goes for further testing. The team announced yesterday that Snelling will see Dr. Keith Meister on Thursday."
"In either case, the Marlins will need to figure out the fifth rotation spot this weekend. Janson Junk and Sandy Alcantara will go for the final two games of the Atlanta series. Miami hasn't announced pitching plans for their weekend set against the Mets. and would be on regular rest for the first two games."
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