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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Going through dead arm phase

  Rotowire Apr 15, 2024

  Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Monday that Garrett (shoulder) experienced a "dead arm" after his last bullpen session, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. The issue isn't related to the left shoulder injury which has kept Garrett out all season, but it nonetheless could prevent the left-hander from making his season debut this week. The southpaw threw 86 pitches in his second rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville this past Friday, and his return from the 15-day injured list appeared imminent. Garrett will undergo testing on his arm just to be safe, so it's no longer a lock that he'll rejoin the rotation this week.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Poised to return this week

  Rotowire Apr 15, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) struck out four and allowed four earned runs on six hits and and zero walks across six innings in his latest rehab start Friday with Triple-A Jacksonville. Making his second rehab start at Triple-A, Garrett built up to 86 pitches (59 strikes) and generally executed during his time on the mound, aside from serving up two home runs. Given his high pitch count, Garrett looks to be fully stretched out at this point and ready to return from the 15-day injured list. It's unclear who Garrett might replace in the rotation, as both Max Meyer and Ryan Weathers are less established at the big-league level but have performed well through three starts, while Trevor Rogers (4.80 ERA, 1.87 WHIP over 15 innings) and A.J. Puk (5.91 ERA, 2.44 WHIP in 10.2 innings) have fallen short of expectations. Puk is tentatively slated to start Wednesday's game against the Giants, but he could be moved to the bullpen thereafter if the Marlins want to clear a permanent spot in the five-man rotation for Garrett. If the Marlins don't change plans and have Garrett start for Puk on Wednesday, the former's first start of the season with the big club would likely come this weekend versus the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Making another rehab start Friday

  Rotowire Apr 8, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) is scheduled to make a second rehab start Friday with Triple-A Jacksonville, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. The 26-year-old lefty threw 66 pitchers over 4.1 frames during Sunday's rehab outing, and he's expected to build up to around 80 pitches Friday. Assuming that goes well, Garrett could then be cleared to join the Marlins' starting rotation next week.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Goes 4.1 innings in rehab outing

  Rotowire Apr 8, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) allowed two runs on three hits over 4.1 innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday. Garrett struck out five, didn't walk anyone and averaged 90.6 mph with his sinker, which is right at his average from last season. The left-hander got his pitch count up to 66 and induced 11 swinging strikes. Garrett has been working his way back from a left shoulder impingement and will probably need at least one more rehab start before rejoining the Marlins' rotation.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Making rehab start Sunday

  Rotowire Apr 4, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. Garrett was scheduled for a three-inning simulated game earlier this week, which evidently must have gone off without a hitch. He'll next throw four innings with Jacksonville and seems likely to require at least one additional rehab start before rejoining the Miami rotation. The left-hander has been working his way back from a left shoulder impingement.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Slated for three-inning sim game

  Rotowire Apr 1, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) will throw a three-inning and/or 50-pitch simulated game at extended spring training Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. It's not clear what the next step will be after that, but there would seem to be a chance Garrett would be ready to begin a rehab assignment. The left-hander has dealt with a left shoulder impingement since early on in spring training. He should rejoin the Marlins' rotation before the end of April.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Nearing game action

  Rotowire Mar 24, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday and pitch in a game Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. The left-hander recently progressed to throwing live batting practice and will now pitch in an exhibition contest. Garrett will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, but he appears on track to join Miami's rotation around mid-April.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Looks sharp in live BP

  Rotowire Mar 18, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) threw live batting practice Sunday to Jazz Chisholm and Jake Burger and showed no issues, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports. The southpaw sat 90-92 miles per hour with his fastball and gave Chisholm fits with his slider and changeup. Garrett won't be ready for Opening Day, but the shoulder soreness he reported at the beginning of camp appears to be gone, and he can begin to ramp up in earnest. He's expected to miss the first few weeks of the regular season, dealing another blow to a Miami rotation that will be without Sandy Alcantara (elbow) throughout 2024 and could also be down Edward Cabrera (shoulder) and Eury Perez (elbow/finger) to kick off the campaign.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Live BP on tap

  Rotowire Mar 15, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. The left-hander is poised to begin the season on the injured list due to left shoulder soreness, but he's ramping up his throwing program and will progress to facing live batters this weekend. It's possible Garrett will be ready to join the Marlins sometime in mid-April.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Nearing live batting practice

  Rotowire Mar 13, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) is expected to throw a live batting practice session as soon as this weekend, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. Garrett has been slowed since the beginning of camp with left shoulder soreness, but he threw an extended bullpen session Wednesday and is days away from live BP. It would be the first time he's faced hitters this spring. Garrett will begin the season on the injured list and it's unclear how much time he might miss, but he's trending in the right direction.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Stint on injured list expected

  Rotowire Mar 5, 2024

  Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Tuesday that Garrett (shoulder) will likely begin the season on the injured list, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. Schumaker noted that Garrett "feels great" as he works his way back from some early-camp left shoulder soreness, but the team does not think it's a good idea to push him to be ready in time for Opening Day. The southpaw has been throwing bullpen sessions and a live batting practice session appears imminent. With Garrett expected to miss at least a start or two, it could clear a path for A.J. Puk in Miami's rotation.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Could throw live BP soon

  Rotowire Mar 2, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) is building up to his first live batting practice session of the spring, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. The Marlins are being cautious with the 26-year-old southpaw, but Garrett has been throwing bullpens and making good progress after he reported some soreness in his shoulder when he arrived in camp. He'll need to start ramping up in earnest fairly soon if he's going to be ready to handle a spot in the Opening Day rotation, however. If Garrett has a delayed start to the 2024 campaign, it would open up a rotation spot for A.J. Puk, Ryan Weathers or top prospect Max Meyer.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Throws first bullpen

  Rotowire Feb 24, 2024

  Garrett (shoulder) threw his first bullpen session of the spring Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. The Marlins are still taking things slow when it comes to Garrett's throwing program, but manager Skip Schumaker was encouraged by Garrett's performance Friday, calling it "one of the better bullpens he's thrown." It's unclear how long it will be before Garrett is able to pitch in a Grapefruit League game, but he should be ready to go by Opening Day.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Starting Game 2

  Rotowire Oct 1, 2023

  Garrett will start Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. Garrett had a breakout season and logged a 2.10 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 25.2 innings over his final five starts. Jesus Luzardo will get the ball in Game 1.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Falls to Mets for seventh loss

  Rotowire Sep 28, 2023

  Garrett (9-7) took the loss in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, giving up four runs on three hits and two walks over four innings as the Marlins were routed 11-2. He struck out two. Originally schedule to pitch Tuesday, the extra day of rest just seemed to throw Garrett off as he got tagged for more than three runs for the first time since July 21, on the backs of two-run homers by Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor. The southpaw got lifted after 77 pitches (46 strikes), perhaps with the intention of being available in some capacity for the final game of the season Oct. 1 should a wild-card spot still be on the line. Heading into Thursday, the Marlins are tied with the Cubs for the final playoff berth in the NL. Since the beginning of August, Garrett has a 2.85 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB through 53.2 innings and has been Miami's most consistent pitcher.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Start delayed

  Rotowire Sep 26, 2023

  Garrett won't start as scheduled Tuesday against the Mets after the game was postponed due to poor field conditions. The playing surface at Citi Field was unable to recover from a weekend of rain, so the Mets and Marlins will be forced to play a doubleheader Wednesday. Garrett holds a dominant 0.57 ERA since the start of September and will presumably start one of Wednesday's games.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Sharp in no-decision

  Rotowire Sep 19, 2023

  Garrett did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing one run (zero earned) on five hits over six innings against the Mets. He struck out seven without issuing any walks. Garrett looked laser-focused Tuesday, surrendering just one unearned run and retiring the final 10 batters he faced; however, the 26-year-old settled for a no-decision as Miami's bullpen was unable to retain the lead. Garrett has gone six innings and thrown exactly 91 pitches in back-to-back outings, amassing an impressive 14:2 K:BB without allowing any earned runs during that stretch. He currently lines up for a road rematch with the Mets next week.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Short outing Thursday

  Rotowire Sep 8, 2023

  Garrett (8-6) took the loss Thursday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over 3.2 innings against the Dodgers. He struck out four. Garrett tied his season high in walks and contended with heavy traffic, resulting in his shortest outing since July 21 when he lasted just three innings against Colorado. Despite struggling with his command Thursday, the 26-year-old was able to limit the damage, marking the southpaw's eighth consecutive outing in which he has limited the opposition to three or fewer runs. During this stretch, Garrett has compiled a 3-3 record while posting a 2.68 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB across 43.2 innings. He currently lines up to take the mound in Milwaukee next time out.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Posts quality start in loss

  Rotowire Aug 25, 2023

  Garrett (7-5) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits and no walks over six innings against the Nationals. He struck out three. The big blow came in the sixth inning when Carter Kieboom tagged Garrett for a two-run shot to extend the Nationals' lead. The southpaw has just 18 strikeouts in 28 innings so far this month after he fanned 117 in 106 frames through the end of July. Garrett has a 3.54 ERA in August though, and his control continues to be immaculate, as he hasn't walked more than two in a start since late May.

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• Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Handed fourth loss

  Rotowire Aug 20, 2023

  Garrett (7-4) allowed three runs on five hits and struck out six without walking a batter over six innings, taking the loss in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Dodgers. Garrett pitched well enough for a quality start, but a pair of solo home runs to Mookie Betts ended up being the difference. Garrett has given up nine runs (eight earned) across 28 innings over his last five starts, though he hasn't struck out more than six in any start in that span. For the season, he's maintained a 3.94 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 132:21 K:BB through 128 innings. He's lined up for a favorable home start versus the Nationals his next time out.

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