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Janson Junk has secured the fifth starter spot in the Marlins' rotation, a decision that sees Braxton Garrett optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville. This move solidifies a rotation that will feature Sandy Alcantara, Eury Pérez, and Max Meyer in the opening series against the Rockies. However, the excitement is dampened by injuries to key players, as Kyle Stowers and Esteury Ruiz both exited early from split-squad games, leaving their statuses uncertain. With just days until Opening Day, the Marlins need to invigorate their fanbase amid a quiet spring filled with questions about the team’s depth. As they prepare to face the Astros, the focus shifts to how they can recover from these setbacks and set a positive tone for the upcoming season.
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Marlins Name Janson Junk Fifth Starter, Option Braxton Garrett
The Marlins announced Friday that left-hander Braxton Garrett has been optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville. Manager Clayton McCullough confirmed to the team’s beat that righty Janson Junk will open the season as Miami’s fifth starter (via Kevin Barral of Fish On First). Junk, 30, was always going to make the club’s roster, given last year’s solid […]
Marlinmaniac
Miami Marlins Need To Give Fans A Boost Before Opening Day
Between a quiet spring training and the holes that remain on the roster, the Miami Marlins would be wise to do something to excite the fanbase before the season starts.
MLB.com
Junk makes Opening Day rotation after Garrett optioned
JUPITER, Fla. – The Marlins’ Opening Day rotation is penciled in after optioning left-hander Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday afternoon.
Right-handers Sandy Alcantara (Opening Day, March 27), Eury Pérez (March 28) and Max Meyer (March 29) will start the opening series against the Rockies at loanDepot park and
MLB.com
Stowers, Ruiz exit early from split-squad games with injuries
JUPITER, Fla. -- In a 30-minute stretch, the Marlins saw All-Star Kyle Stowers and Esteury Ruiz exit Friday night’s split-squad action due to injuries.
Both will be further evaluated to determine the severity.
Stowers, who strained his right hamstring earlier this spring, exited the game against the Astros in West
ESPN
Marlins send P Garrett down, keep Junk as starter
The Marlins optioned lefty Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, leaving the door open for right-hander Janson Junk as the team's No. 5 starter.