Overview
- Miami finalized its Opening Day rotation with Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Chris Paddack, Max Meyer and Janson Junk.
- Braxton Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville to continue accumulating innings after missing 2025 following December 2024 elbow surgery.
- Manager Clayton McCullough said Garrett was not considered for a bullpen role as the club focuses on preserving rotation depth for the season.
- Junk earned the spot in part because he is out of options and posted a 4.17 ERA and 3.14 FIP over 21 games (16 starts) for Miami in 2025.
- Garrett’s assignment reshapes Jacksonville’s rotation, which is expected to include top prospects Thomas White and Robby Snelling and could prompt in-season movement.