Miami Marlins to Be Down Another Key Member of Rotation When 2024 Season Kicks Off
The Miami Marlins' starting rotation took another hit on Tuesday, with manager Skip Schumaker announcing that left-hander Braxton Garrett is going to start the season on the injured list.
Per Jordan McPherson, who covers the Marlins:
#Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Braxton Garrett is unlikely for the Opening Day roster. Garrett, who dealt with shoulder soreness early in camp, is throwing a bullpen today but still hasn’t progressed to live BP.
“He feels great now, but I think it's dangerous when you're trying to push a guy to make an Opening Day roster.” -#Marlins manager Skip Schumaker on Braxton Garrett
The Marlins are already out Sandy Alcantara for the year after he underwent Tommy John surgery this offseason, so a very good rotation is all of a sudden thinned out. With Garrett out, it looks like the rotation will consist of Eury Perez, Jesus Luzardo, and Edward Cabrera for sure. AJ Puk, who is converting back to a starter, also figures to have an in at this point.
The 26-year-old Garrett has spent part of four seasons at the major league level, all with the Marlins. He had a breakout season in 2023, going 9-7 with a 3.66 ERA. His stability was a big reason why the Marlins ended up getting to the playoffs as a wild card team in the National League.
Lifetime, he's 14-17 with a 3.87 ERA. Miami will open up the season on March 28 at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Luzardo would figure to get the ball for Miami in the opener.
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