The Marlins announced several roster moves this morning, headlined by the club placing left-hander Braxton Garrett on the 15-Day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain. The club also optioned right-hander Shaun Anderson to Triple-A. Taking Garrett and Anderson’s spots on the club’s active roster will be right-hander Kyle Tyler and left-hander Kent Emanuel, both of whom … [Read more...] about Marlins Place Braxton Garrett On 15-Day Injured List With Forearm Flexor Strain
Braxton Garrett Scratched From Sunday Start Due To Elbow Discomfort
Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Mariners tomorrow due to discomfort in his left elbow, as noted by MLB.com’s Christina DeNicola earlier today. DeNicola adds that Garrett is set to undergo further evaluation on his elbow. It’s not currently clear how severe Garret’s ailment, which he reportedly felt following his … [Read more...] about Braxton Garrett Scratched From Sunday Start Due To Elbow Discomfort
Marlins Release Burch Smith
The Marlins have released right-hander Burch Smith, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That was the expected outcome after he was designated for assignment a week ago. He’s now a free agent and can sign with any club. Smith, 34, signed a minor league deal with the Rays in the offseason. He didn’t crack that club’s Opening Day roster but had an upward mobility … [Read more...] about Marlins Release Burch Smith
Marlins To Designate Christian Bethancourt For Assignment
The Marlins are designating catcher Christian Bethancourt for assignment, reports Christina De Nicola of MLB.com (X link). De Nicola adds that the recently-acquired Ali Sánchez is likely to be selected onto the MLB roster in his place. Miami acquired Bethancourt from the Guardians in a cash transaction over the offseason. It was one of the first moves of note for new president … [Read more...] about Marlins To Designate Christian Bethancourt For Assignment
Marlins Acquire Ali Sanchez From Cubs
The Cubs traded minor league catcher Ali Sánchez to the Marlins, tweets Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register. According to the MLB.com transaction tracker, Miami sent cash in return. Sánchez was not on Chicago’s 40-man roster. He won’t immediately take a spot on Miami’s. He’ll head to Triple-A Jacksonville for the time being, joining his third organization of the season in … [Read more...] about Marlins Acquire Ali Sanchez From Cubs