AMIR GARRETT NEWS

Angels release LHPs Amir Garrett, Adam Kolarek The Los Angeles Angels released a pair of left-handers with major league experience on Wednesday by parting ways with both Amir Garrett and...

AUGUST 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Angels release LHPs Amir Garrett, Adam Kolarek The Los Angeles Angels released a pair of left-handers with major league experience on Wednesday by parting ways with both Amir Garrett and...

AUGUST 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Cut loose by Halos The Angels released Garrett on Tuesday.

Impact Anaheim parted ways with two veteran lefty relievers on Triple-A Salt Lake's roster, as Garrett was cut loose along with Adam Kolarek. Garrett previously made six appearances out of the big-league bullpen earlier this season before being moved off the 40-man roster in May and electing free agency. He re-signed with the Angels on a minor-league deal shortly thereafter and pitched exclusively at Salt Lake, logging a 4.78 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 33 strikeouts across 26.1 innings.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Anaheim on MiLB deal Garrett signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Wednesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garrett elected free agency Sunday after being DFA'd by the Angels, but he will now return to the organization on a minor-league deal. He will report to Triple-A Salt Lake, where he has allowed two earned runs through 7.1 innings while striking out 10 batters and walking four.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Angels LHP Amir Garrett designated for assignment The Los Angeles Angels designated left-handed reliever Amir Garrett for assignment prior to Wednesday night’s game against the St.Louis Card...

MAY 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Designated for assignment The Angels designated Garrett for assignment Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Garrett will be pushed off the 40-man roster as Davis Daniel comes up from Triple-A Salt Lake to take Garrett's place in the Angels' bullpen. Since joining the active roster in late April, the 32-year-old southpaw has given up three earned runs while striking out 11 batters through 5.1 innings across six appearances. He's performed well in the minors this year and found a good amount of success last season with the Royals, so it's possible he draws interest from other teams on the waiver wire.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson's 2-run homer in the 7th inning lifts Cardinals to 7-6 victory over Angels

Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Pedro Pagés had a three-run double for his first MLB hit and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-6

MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels' Amir Garrett has new mindset in hopes of career rebound Released by three teams in the past year, the left-handed reliever says advice from ex-teammate Joey Votto helped change his approach when h...

MAY 4 • DAILYNEWS.COM

José Soriano pitches 6 sharp innings as the Angels beat the Guardians 6-0

José Soriano pitched six innings for his first career win as a starter and Mickey Moniak hit a three-run homer, powering the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guar...

MAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granted release Garrett was granted his release from the Guardians on Thursday.

Impact Garrett signed a minor-league deal with Cleveland in late July and will now once again enter the open market. The 31-year-old lefty surrendered three runs over 4.2 innings with Triple-A Columbus and should be able to secure another minor-league deal elsewhere.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minors deal from Cleveland Garrett signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Monday.

Impact Garrett was cut loose by the Royals earlier this month but will remain in the American League Central. The veteran left-hander has posted a 3.33 ERA but also an ugly 1.73 WHIP with 20 walks over 24.1 innings this season at the big-league level. He'll attempt to get back on track in the minors and earn another shot in Cleveland.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Garrett was released by the Royals on Saturday.

Impact No team wanted to claim Garrett and his $2.65 salary off waivers, but he'll now be free to seek out a minor-league or minimum-salary contract. His 3.33 ERA in 24.1 innings this season looks strong, but his 5.58 FIP and 5.05 SIERA tell a different story. His control has never been a strong point, but his walk rate rose to an untenable 17.9 percent this season.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man roster The Royals designated Garrett for assignment Sunday.

Impact Garrett will surrender his spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster to left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (head), who was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday in Cleveland. Though Garrett posted a respectable 3.33 ERA over his 24.1 innings out of the Kansas City bullpen this season, most of his other ratios (1.73 WHIP, career-worst 7.1 K-BB%, 85.2 percent strand rate) suggested he was due for a correction in terms of run prevention. Garrett will now be exposed to waivers, though it's unclear if any of MLB's other 29 teams will be willing to put in a claim for a veteran reliever who has struggled in recent seasons and is on a $2.65 million salary for 2023.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Thursday Garrett (0-1) took the loss Thursday versus the Guardians, allowing four runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk while striking out one in one-third of an inning.

Impact Garrett gave up solo home runs to Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor on consecutive pitches and ran into more trouble after that. Collin Snider also allowed an inherited runner to score. Garrett had pitched three consecutive scoreless innings since coming back from a month-long absence with an elbow injury. The southpaw has a decent 3.33 ERA, but his 1.73 WHIP and 28:20 K:BB through 24.1 innings suggest he could be in for more poor performances if he can't trim the walk rate. His 7.4 BB/9 is the worst mark of his career.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from IL The Royals reinstated Garrett (elbow) from the injured list Friday.

Impact Garrett put up a 3.00 ERA and 1.76 WHIP through 21 innings before landing on the injured list in early June. Now that he's healthy again, he could be used more often in high-leverage situations after the Royals traded Aroldis Chapman to Texas on Friday.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins assignment Thursday Garrett (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Garrett was given a timeline of 4-to-6 weeks after landing on the injured list June 2 with an elbow injury, and he appears to be trending toward the shorter end of that range. The 30-year-old lefty will presumably make a handful of appearances in the minors before returning to the Royals' bullpen in early July.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws off mound Garrett (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Monday marks the first time Garrett has thrown since an elbow injury forced him onto the 15-day injured list June 2. The 31-year-old lefty is scheduled to face hitters in a live batting practice Thursday, but will be another few weeks before he returns to the Royals' bullpen.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals left-hander Amir Garrett on injured list with elbow pain

Kansas City Royals left-hander Amir Garrett was placed on the 15-day injured list because of pain in his pitching elbow

JUNE 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out at least one month Garrett (elbow) is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garrett was placed on the injured list Friday after being diagnosed with left elbow valgus extension overload. He underwent an injection to help reduce the irritation and will be completely shut down from throwing for at least the next week. Jackson Kowar is up from Triple-A Omaha to provide much-needed depth for the Royals' bullpen.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals place LHP Amir Garrett (elbow) on injured list The Kansas City Royals placed left-handed reliever Amir Garrett on the 15-day injured list on Friday

JUNE 2, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Placed on 15-day IL Garrett was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 29, with left elbow valgus extension overload.

Impact It's unclear what exactly that diagnosis entails as far as a recovery timetable. Garrett has struggled with his command this year, issuing 17 walks through 21 innings of relief, but he's still managed to produce a respectable 3.00 ERA. Jackson Kowar will fill the vacant bullpen spot.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team after emergency Garrett was reinstated from the family emergency list Saturday.

Impact Garrett is back with the team after he left Wednesday to attend to a family matter. He'll return to his role in the Royals' bullpen for their series with the White Sox. Jackson Kowar was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to create space on the major-league roster for Garrett.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on family emergency list Garrett was placed on the family medical emergency list by the Royals on Wednesday.

Impact Garrett can be on the list for a minimum of three days and a maximum of seven days. Mike Mayers is taking his spot in the Royals' bullpen.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second outing since illness Garrett allowed a hit and two walks and struck out two in a scoreless inning in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Garrett exited Monday's game versus the White Sox after getting sick on the mound. He returned Wednesday and has now strong together 2.1 scoreless innings over his last three appearances. For the season, he owns a 3.24 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB over 16.2 innings. He has yet to record a result, a save or a hold, which indicates Garrett is not in the high-leverage conversation in a bullpen where closing opportunities are already limited.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with illness Garrett was lifted from Monday's game against the White Sox after falling ill, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garrett was forced to exit the contest with one out in the top of the seventh inning. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE