Trending Now - Marlins Option P Garrett, Retain Junk in Rotation

WHO:

Miami Marlins

Braxton Garrett, left-hander, 28 years old

Janson Junk, right-hander, 30 years old

Clayton McCullough, Marlins manager

Sandy Alcantara, Eury Pérez, Max Meyer, Chris Paddack, members of the Marlins' rotation

WHAT:

The Miami Marlins optioned Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on March 20th, 2026.

Janson Junk was named the team's No. 5 starter for the upcoming season.

Garrett has a career record of 16-19 with a 4.03 ERA in 65 games, including 63 starts.

Junk had a record of 6-4 with a 4.17 ERA in 21 games, including 16 starts, for the Marlins in 2025.

The Marlins' rotation will include Sandy Alcantara, Eury Pérez, Max Meyer, Chris Paddack, and Janson Junk.

Garrett underwent Tommy John surgery in December 2024 and missed the entire 2025 season.

Garrett had a 3.63 ERA in 48 games (47 starts) from 2022-2023.

WHERE:

Jupiter, Florida

Triple-A Jacksonville

loanDepot park, Miami

WHEN:

March 20th, 2026, the date Garrett was optioned.

Opening Day for the Marlins is on March 27th, 2026.

Garrett pitched in a simulated game on March 19th, 2026.

Garrett's debut in Spring Training was on February 26th, 2026.

WHY:

The decision to option Garrett was based on his recovery from surgery and the performance of other pitchers during Spring Training.

McCullough stated that the difficulty of the decision reflects the health and performance of potential starters.

HOW:

Garrett will continue to build up his pitching while playing for Jacksonville.

Junk was chosen for the rotation as he has no remaining Minor League options, while Garrett had one left.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 23:11 UTC)

In a significant move, the Miami Marlins optioned Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on March 20, 2026, as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. Janson Junk has been named the team's No. 5 starter for the upcoming season, stepping into the rotation alongside Sandy Alcantara, Eury Pérez, Max Meyer, and Chris Paddack. Manager Clayton McCullough noted that the decision was influenced by Garrett's recovery progress and the strong performances of other pitchers during Spring Training.