Garrett Acton - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Activated, optioned to Triple-A The Twins reinstated Acton (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Acton landed on the injured list in late April with a strained right shoulder but began playing in rehab games July 11. Since then, he's given up four runs in 9.2 innings across three levels. Now fully healthy, he'll stay put at Triple-A and provide organizational bullpen depth.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starts up rehab assignment Acton (shoulder) struck out a batter and allowed three earned runs on one hit and three walks over two-thirds of an inning in a rehab appearance Tuesday in the rookie-level Florida...

Impact Acton made the second appearance of his rehab assignment, this time pitching for the Twins' FCL club after he previously tossed a scoreless inning for Single-A Fort Myers over the weekend. The righty had a rough showing Tuesday, retiring just two of the six batters he faced while serving up a three-run home run. Acton has been on the shelf since April 28 due to a right shoulder strain and will need more time on the farm to shake off rust before he rejoins the Minnesota bullpen.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters again Acton (shoulder) was expected to resume facing hitters last week, MLB.com reports.

Impact The Twins haven't confirmed whether Acton has completed a live batting practice, but he was on track to take the next step forward in his rehab process after he tossed four bullpen sessions without issue since landing on the injured list April 28. Given the length of his stint on the shelf due to a right shoulder strain, Acton could need an extended rehab assignment before rejoining the Minnesota bullpen.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound again Acton (shoulder) resumed throwing off a mound last week, MLB.com reports.

Impact While the activity marks a step forward for Acton as he recovers from a right shoulder strain, Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll said Friday that the 28-year-old still has "a long road ahead of him" before returning from the 60-day injured list. Acton made four relief appearances for Minnesota and surrendered five runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out nine batters over 6.2 innings before landing on the IL on April 28.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Twins put RHP Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation

The Minnesota Twins have put right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Shifted to 60-day injured list The Twins transferred Acton (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The Twins needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster. Acton has been shelved since late April with a right shoulder strain and now won't be eligible to return until late June.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to IL The Twins are placing Acton on the injured list Tuesday with a right shoulder strain, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Acton made his last appearance April 25 when he allowed an earned run on two hits and struck out two in an inning of work against the Rays. In corresponding moves, the Twins are selecting the contract of Luis Garcia and designating Zak Kent for assignment to make room.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

TJ Friedl has 3-run double in 9th, and Reds rally for 7-4 win in 10 for 3-game sweep of Twins

TJ Friedl hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the ninth inning, Rece Hinds added a two-run double in the 10th, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Sunda...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

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APRIL 9 • FOX SPORTS

Twins finish a 4-game sweep of the Tigers on a 2-run single in the 8th by Brooks Lee for a 3-1 win

Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Called up to Minnesota The Twins recalled Acton from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Impact Minnesota acquired Acton in a trade with Miami on Thursday, and the right-hander will now get a chance to show the Twins what he can do. Acton logged action in just one MLB game last year while with the Rays, walking two batters in a hitless and scoreless inning, and he posted a 4:1 K:BB over two outings spanning 2.1 frames this season in the minors before being called up. In a corresponding roster move. fellow reliever Zak Kent was optioned to St. Paul.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins Trade Garrett Acton to Twins for Minor League Pitching Depth Time was growing short, but the Miami Marlins found a taker for pitcher Garrett Acton.

APRIL 2 • SI.COM

Traded to Twins The Marlins traded Acton to the Twins on Thursday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Logan Whitaker.

Impact The 27-year-old righty was DFA'd by the Marlins on Sunday to make room on the 40-man roster for Leo Jimenez. Acton has pitched 2.1 scoreless innings in Triple-A to begin the season, and moving into a Twins organization that doesn't have much bullpen depth should help his chances of returning to the big leagues at some point.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster Acton was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Acton is the odd man out on Miami's 40-man roster after the team acquired infielder Leo Jimenez from the Blue Jays on Sunday. Acton has tossed 2.1 scoreless frames, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out four batters in two appearances with Triple-A Jacksonville so far this season. The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers by Miami after the Rockies let him go in late January, and he will now be available to be claimed by the rest of the league once again.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Marlins optioned Acton to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Acton was claimed off waivers from the Rockies last month and will begin the 2026 season in Triple-A after he appeared in just one major-league game out of the bullpen for the Rays last season. Acton produced a 3.68 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 71:27 K:BB across 58.2 innings for Triple-A Durham during the 2025 campaign.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Marlins The Marlins claimed Acton off waivers from the Rockies on Tuesday.

Impact Acton had previously been designated for assignment by the Rockies and has now been scooped up on waivers for the second time this offseason. The 27-year-old reliever made one scoreless appearance for the Rays in 2025 but spent most of the year at Triple-A Durham, where he held a 3.68 ERA and 71:27 K:BB over 58.2 frames. Acton will compete for a spot in Miami's bullpen.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot Acton was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Thursday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact The Rockies made their signing of Willi Castro official, meaning they needed to make room on their 40-man roster. Acton was on the wrong end of that roster shuffle, as he lost his roster spot only about three months after he was claimed by the team. He made one appearance in the majors in 2025.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and Colorado Rockies finalize $12.8 million, 2-year contract

Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies have finalized a $12.8 million, two-year contract

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Claimed by Rockies The Rockies claimed Acton off waivers from the Rays on Thursday.

Impact Acton posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across 58.2 innings at Triple-A Durham in 2025, which is evidently enough for the Rockies to feel comfortable adding him to a very weak pitching staff. Colorado's lack of depth gives the 27-year-old a decent chance to break spring training with the big club; otherwise, he'll report to Triple-A Albuquerque.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man roster The Rays designated Acton for assignment Monday.

Impact Acton made one scoreless appearance for the Rays in 2025 but spent virtually all of his time at Triple-A Durham, where he held a 3.68 ERA and 71:27 K:BB over 58.2 frames. The 27-year-old is no longer on the 40-man roster but could stick around in the organization if he passes through waivers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Rays optioned Acton to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Acton is clearing out to make room on the roster for Joe Boyle, who is back up from Durham to start Monday's game versus the Blue Jays. The 27-year-old Acton made one appearance during his brief time with the Rays, pitching around a couple walks to throw a scoreless frame.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • MLB.COM

Contract selected The Rays selected Acton's contract from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Acton has spent the entire season at Durham, where he owns a 3.64 ERA and 1.11 WHIP to go with a 67:24 K:BB through 54.1 innings. He'll now join an MLB bullpen for the first time since 2023 as a replacement for Eric Orze, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to minor-league camp The Rays reassigned Acton to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Acton reached the big leagues in 2023 with the Athletics and made six appearances out of the bullpen, but he was released later that summer after he required Tommy John surgery. The right-hander caught on with Tampa Bay in December 2023 on a two-year, minor-league deal, and after spending his first season in the organization rehabbing his elbow, he's ready to pitch again in 2025. Look for Acton to open the season in the bullpen at Triple-A Durham.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Acton (elbow) struck out two and gave up one earned run on one hit over an inning of relief Friday in the Rays' 6-4 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Acton made his big-league debut with the Athletics in 2023, but he was limited to just six appearances before getting sent back to the minors and then suffering an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. He was released soon after sustaining the injury and then caught on with the Rays in December 2023 on a two-year, minor-league deal. After spending all of last season completing his rehab program, Acton doesn't appear to be operating with any limitations in spring training. The 26-year-old right-hander is expected to open the 2025 season at Triple-A Durham.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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