Overview
- The Marlins optioned left-hander Braxton Garrett to Triple‑A Jacksonville, a move reported Wednesday after he allowed two runs over three innings and was removed after 65 pitches in his second start back.
- Garrett had an earlier season debut that lasted just 1 1/3 innings when he gave up five runs and five walks, and he has shown strong Triple‑A strikeout numbers but persistent command issues there with a 12.3% walk rate.
- Robby Snelling, the club's No. 2 pitching prospect, is scheduled to see Dr. Keith Meister for further evaluation of a left UCL sprain which will determine whether he needs surgery or can follow a non‑surgical plan.
- Roster rules complicate short‑term options because several Jacksonville pitchers are ineligible for recall under the 15‑day rule, leaving Miami to weigh 40‑man choices such as Bradley Blalock, Ryan Gusto or Dax Fulton for the weekend rotation spot.
- Triple‑A slugger Kemp Alderman was placed on the minor‑league injured list after a collision at first base, removing a potential offensive call‑up and further narrowing the club's immediate internal reinforcements while Garrett continues his post‑surgery recovery.