US EditionMarlins Option Left-Hander Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville, Leaving Junk as Team's Fifth Starter
Garrett is optioned to Triple-A to recover from Tommy John surgery while Junk, who went 6-4 with a 4.17 ERA last season, starts in the Marlins' major-league rotation.
- On Friday, the Miami Marlins optioned left-hander Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville, and right-hander Janson Junk will start the season as the fifth starter.
- After Tommy John surgery in 2025, Garrett will continue building up in Jacksonville, and McCullough said he expects Garrett will be needed this season.
- Career numbers show Garrett is 16-19 with a 4.03 ERA in 65 games, including 63 starts, while Junk, 30, was 6-4 with a 4.17 ERA in 2025 across 21 games, including 16 starts.
- The move leaves Miami's rotation set with Sandy Alcantara, Eury Pérez, Max Meyer, Chris Paddack and Janson Junk, shaping the Marlins' opening-day staff.
- The move creates competition for the fifth spot between Janson Junk, right-hander, and Braxton Garrett, left-hander, as Garrett continues recovery in Triple-A Jacksonville, McCullough said.
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Marlins option left-hander Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville, leaving Junk as team's fifth starter
The Miami Marlins have optioned left-hander Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville. The move opens for right-hander Janson Junk to begin the season as the team’s fifth starter.
Marlins Option Lefty Braxton Garrett to Triple-A, Keep Janson Junk as Fifth Starter
The Miami Marlins have optioned left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville, a move that clarifies an important part of their early-season pitching plan. With Garrett headed to the minors, right-hander Janson Junk remains in position to serve as the club’s fifth starter. The decision underscores how the organization currently views its rotation depth and […] The post Marlins Option Lefty Braxton Garrett to Triple-A, Keep Janson …
Junk makes Opening Day rotation after Garrett optioned
JUPITER, Fla. – The Marlins’ Opening Day rotation is penciled in after optioning left-hander Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday afternoon. Right-handers Sandy Alcantara (Opening Day, March 27), Eury Pérez (March 28) and Max Meyer (March 29) will start the opening series against the Rockies at loanDepot park and
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