REED GARRETT NEWS

Francisco Lindor slugs a pair of 2-run homers and Mets end 3-game skid with 8-2 win over Giants

Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Mets' bullpen with a healthy Edwin Díaz has helped New York rebound from a rough start

The New York Mets have won 12 of 16 after beginning the season with five straight losses

APRIL 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starling Marte's 3-run homer, Pete Alonso's brilliant play carry Mets to a 6-4 win over the Dodgers

Starling Marte hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth and first baseman Pete Alonso made a spectacular rally-killing play in the bo...

APRIL 20

Marte's 3-run homer and Alonso's brilliant play carry the Mets to a 6-4 win over the Dodgers

Starling Marte hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth and first baseman Pete Alonso made a spectacular rally-killing play in the bottom of the inning for the New York Mets...

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates

Jose Hernandez balked home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Jeff McNeil added an RBI double and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets RHP Tylor Megill hits the injured list with a shoulder strain

Tylor Megill has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled to majors Garrett was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Monday.

Impact He's taking the roster spot vacated by Tylor Megill (shoulder). Garrett had a 6.41 ERA during his time in the majors last season and would seem to be a good bet to be sent back down when the Mets need a starting pitcher to slide into Megill's slot.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Syracuse The Mets recalled Garrett from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Garrett has allowed 13 earned runs in 12.1 major-league innings this season, but the Mets need a fresh bullpen arm after losing Sean Reid-Foley (lat) to the 15-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Garrett was called up by the Mets on Sunday and delivered 2.2 scoreless frames in two appearances. The 30-year-old has struggled in the major overall this season with a 9.49 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 8:6 K:BB over 12.1 innings between the Orioles and Mets.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call-up The Mets recalled Garrett from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact New York sent right-hander Vinny Nittoli to Triple-A in a corresponding move to clear room for another right-hander in the bullpen in Garrett. Over 9.2 innings in the big leagues between the Orioles and Mets in 2023, Garrett has given up 13 earned runs on 15 hits and six walks.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Garrett was up as the 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader versus Atlanta and was rocked for six runs over 2.1 innings in the first game. The 30-year-old holds an 8.91 ERA and 23:27 K:BB over 34.1 career relief innings in the big leagues.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up as extra man Garrett will serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garrett will give the Mets added bullpen depth in both games. In 32 career major-league innings, the 30-year-old owns a 7.88 ERAand 2.28 WHIP, walking more batters (25) than he's struck out (20).

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned down to minors The Mets optioned Garrett to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact After tossing 1.1 scoreless innings Wednesday in his return to the majors, Garrett was rocked for four runs over just two-thirds of an inning Friday. He will make way for a fresh arm on the roster and return to Syracuse, where he has a 5.40 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across six appearances since joining the organization on a waiver claim.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Mets recalled Garrett from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Garrett will fill the spot in New York's bullpen that opened up after David Robertson was traded to Miami on Thursday. Garrett holds a 2.45 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through 29.1 frames in the minors this season, but he's struggled heavily throughout his career in the big leagues. Until he can produce consistent results in the majors, Garrett will remain a depth piece in the Mets' bullpen.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed off waivers Garrett was claimed off waivers by the Mets and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by Baltimore last weekend and will now join a new organization. Garrett has appeared in just two big-league games this year but has a 1.59 ERA over 22.2 innings at Triple-A.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster Garrett was designated for assignment by Baltimore on Sunday.

Impact Garrett was optioned to Triple-A by Baltimore on Saturday, and he's now off the 40-man roster shortly after. The right-hander's removal opens a spot for Jose Godoy, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk in the corresponding move.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Norfolk Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Impact Garrett's contract was selected Wednesday. He made two relief appearances during his brief time in the big leagues, giving up three runs on seven hits in 2.2 innings of work. Spenser Watkins was called up to take his place in the bullpen.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected from Triple-A Baltimore selected Garrett's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garrett has pitched exceptionally well for Triple-A Norfolk in 2023 with a 1.59 ERA and 27 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in 19 appearances. The right-hander will be a mid-to-late innings option for Baltimore, and he takes the place of Austin Voth after Voth was placed on the 15-day injured list with discomfort in his right elbow.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles send top pitching prospect Rodriguez to minors

The Baltimore Orioles have optioned right-hander Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A Norfolk

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Left off Opening Day roster The Orioles reassigned Garrett to minor-league camp Monday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Garrett, who previously saw big-league action with the Tigers in 2019 and the Nationals in 2022, is expected to serve as organizational relief depth at Triple-A Norfolk as he begins his first season with Baltimore.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thursday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with RHP Reed Garrett on a minor league contract.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Signs on with Orioles Garrett signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Thursday.

Impact Garrett elected free agency after recently being outrighted off the Nationals' 40-man roster but winds up staying in the Beltway area. The 30-year-old held a 6.75 ERA over seven relief appearances for the Nats in 2022.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Garrett cleared waivers and refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, making him a free agent, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Nationals in December to clear space on the 40-man roster for Jeter Downs. Garrett played in just seven MLB games last year and spent most of the campaign with Rochester, where he had a 3.04 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 53:18 K:BB in 47.1 innings.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Garrett was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Thursday.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Jeter Downs. Garrett, 29, has a 7.66 ERA and 16:21 K:BB ratio over 24.2 career big-league innings. He stands a good chance of clearing waivers.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as 29th man Garrett was called up to serve as the 29th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garrett has thrown 7.2 major-league innings this season, allowing eight runs (seven earned) while striking out four and walking seven. If he pitches in either game, it will likely be in a low-leverage role.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE