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Named fifth starter Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Friday that Junk will be the team's fifth starter, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Impact Junk has officially won the fifth starting spot, beating out Braxton Garrett, who was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday. Junk, now 30 years old, had his first prolonged big-league stint last season, starting in 16 of his 21 appearances with Miami and posting a 4.17 ERA across 110.0 innings. His first regular-season start is scheduled to come against the White Sox.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Could win fifth starter job Junk made his first start of the spring Monday, giving up four runs on four hits and two walks over two-plus innings in a Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. He struck ou...

Impact It was far from a clean outing, but the important thing was Junk's usage, as he got stretched out to 49 pitches (24 strikes) while completing three up-and-downs. Per Christina DeNicola of MLB.com, Junk is still in the mix for the Marlins' fifth starter job, as Braxton Garrett may need a bit more time to fully complete his recovery from December 2024 elbow surgery. If Junk doesn't begin the season in the rotation, he's still expected to fill a long relief role, as he's out of minor-league options.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Clean inning in spring debut Junk (ankle) struck out two batters and allowed one hit and no walks over a scoreless inning of relief in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Astros in Grapefruit League play.

Impact Junk went down with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain early in camp, but after advancing through his throwing program over the last few weeks, he was finally cleared to make his spring debut Saturday. The 30-year-old right-hander made 16 of his 21 appearances with the Marlins last season as a starter, but the ankle issue may have cost him too much time for him to make a serious run at a spot in Miami's Opening Day rotation. Junk should still be in good shape to break camp with the big club as a long man out of the bullpen.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Grapefruit debut Saturday Junk (ankle) will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junk has been behind schedule after suffering a Grade 1 mild right ankle sprain early on in camp. He will throw one inning in Saturday's appearance before building up his workload from there. The right-hander is likely ticketed for a long relief role with Miami.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set for bullpen session Junk (ankle) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.

Impact It's another box to check for Junk, who is working his way back from a Grade 1 mild right ankle sprain. He shouldn't be far off from his Grapefruit League debut, barring any setbacks. Junk is in the running for a spot in the Marlins' rotation, but a long relief role is likelier.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Aims for mound work this week Junk (ankle) is aiming to throw off the mound by Wednesday or Thursday, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.

Impact Junk suffered a Grade 1 mild right ankle sprain during a drill last week, but he shed his walking boot over the weekend and is nearing a return to the bump. The injury should not prevent Junk from being ready for Opening Day, but it's made his bid for a spot in the Marlins' rotation more difficult.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds walking boot Junk (ankle) played catch Saturday without a boot, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junk began wearing a boot as a precaution after suffering a mild right ankle sprain during a drill Tuesday. Now that he's resumed throwing, he could also soon be cleared to appear in Grapefruit League games, though the Marlins have yet to confirm when that will happen.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Has mild ankle sprain Junk has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 mild right ankle sprain, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junk suffered the injury during a drill Tuesday. It's unclear when the righty might be ready to pitch in games, but he said Thursday that he's "not concerned that this is gonna be a multi-week thing." While the injury is minor, it will not help Junk's bid for a spot in the Marlins' rotation.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Wearing boot after rolling ankle Junk was wearing a boot on his right foot after rolling his ankle Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Initial testing on the ankle was good, and the Marlins are saying the boot is merely precautionary. Junk had been slated for a pitch design session Wednesday, but that will be postponed. Consider him day-to-day. The 30-year-old is competing for a spot in the Marlins' rotation but could be more likely to fill a long relief role.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins win in extras... with coaches calling the pitches? ARLINGTON -- For the most part, it was a typical start day for the Marlins’ battery of Janson Junk and Liam Hicks. The pair, along with pitc...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Quality start in no-decision Junk took a no-decision in Friday's extra-innings win at Texas, yielding one run on three hits and no walks over seven innings with five strikeouts.

Impact The Miami right-hander tossed 91 total pitches, generating nine whiffs, to notch his second straight quality start and sixth of the season. The lone blemish on Junk's line came in the second with a run scored an infield single by Josh Jung. Across 105.1 total frames, the 29-year-old has pitched to a 4.27 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 73:13 K:BB while conceding only eight homers. Junk is currently slated to next take the mound in the Marlins' upcoming road series against Philadelphia next week.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fires quality start Saturday Junk didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings win over the Tigers, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out four.

Impact Making his second start since being activated from a brief IL stint, the right-hander produced his sixth quality start of the season on 88 pitches (58 strikes). Junk did serve up another homer, his seventh in seven trips to the mound since the beginning of August -- a stretch in which he's stumbled to a 6.39 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB in 38 innings. He'll look for his first win since Aug. 6 in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road next weekend against the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Johnston's two-run homer in 11th lifts Marlins to 6-4 win over Tigers

Rookie Troy Johnston homered twice, including a game-winning two-run drive in the 11th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Bell second Nats player to homer from both sides, has 6 RBIs, 4 hits in 15-7 romp over Marlins

Josh Bell became the second Washington player to homer from both sides of the plate in the same game, finishing with four hits and six RBIs to lead the Nationals over the Miami Mar...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Pummeled in return Junk (6-3) took the loss Monday against Washington, conceding six runs on eight hits and two walks over 4.1 innings with three strikeouts.

Impact The Miami right-hander looked rusty as he returned from an elbow injury that kept him out since Aug. 27. Junk completely unraveled in the fifth, as he allowed four of the first five batters to reach before being lifted for reliever Seth Martinez. After posting a 2.68 ERA in his first 50.1 frames this season, Junk has struggled since, producing a dreadful 6.64 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 26:8 K:BB over 42 innings. He is currently slated to make his next start at home against the playoff-bound Tigers this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated ahead of Monday's start The Marlins activated Junk (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Junk will rejoin the rotation Monday with a start against the Nationals after missing a couple weeks with right ulnar nerve irritation in his pitching elbow. The right-hander threw 61 pitches in his lone rehab outing, so he will likely be facing a bit of a limited workload Monday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Monday Junk (elbow) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start Monday against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junk pitched well in what will be his lone rehab start, striking out eight over five innings of one-run ball Tuesday at Triple-A Jacksonville. The right-hander has been sidelined since late August with right ulnar nerve irritation in his pitching elbow. Junk has collected a 4.09 ERA and 61:10 K:BB over 88 innings covering 12 starts and five relief appearances for Miami in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in rehab start Junk (elbow) struck out eight and allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks over five innings in a rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Jacksonville.

Impact Back on the mound for the first time since landing on the injured list Aug. 27 due to right ulnar nerve irritation, Junk tossed 61 pitches and performed about as well as Miami could have hoped during the Triple-A outing. Assuming he bounces back well from his between-starts bullpen session, Junk could be cleared to return from the IL to re-enter the Miami rotation Sunday versus the Phillies or for Monday's series opener versus the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab start Junk (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Impact Junk landed on the 15-day injured list last week due to right ulnar nerve irritation, but it's a good sign that he's already been cleared to pitch in a game. The right-hander is eligible for activation Sept. 8 and has a good shot to return on that date or soon after if all goes well in Tuesday's outing.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab start Junk (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Impact Junk just landed on the 15-day injured list last week due to right ulnar nerve irritation, so it's a good sign that he's already been cleared to pitch in a game. The right-hander is eligible for activation Sept. 8 and has a good shot to return on that date or soon after, if all goes well.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With pitching at a premium, who could step up in Marlins' rotation? MIAMI -- Pitching will be at a premium for Miami over the coming days. The Marlins got standout performances from Janson Junk, Eury Pérez, E...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • MLB.COM

Out with ulnar nerve irritation The Marlins placed Junk on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right ulnar nerve irritation.

Impact Junk departed his last start against the Blue Jays with discomfort in his pitching arm, and he's subsequently been diagnosed with the ulnar nerve issue. The righty will be eligible for activation Sept. 8, but it's too soon to know whether he has a chance to be ready to go on that date.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ulnar nerve irritation The Marlins placed Junk on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to right ulnar nerve irritation.

Impact Junk departed his most recent start Saturday against the Blue Jays with discomfort in his pitching arm, and he's subsequently been diagnosed with the ulnar nerve issue. The righty will be eligible for activation Sept. 8, but it's too soon to know whether he has a chance to be ready to go on that date.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bichette hits winning RBI single as Blue Jays hold off Marlins 7-6 in 12 innings

Bo Bichette singled in automatic runner George Springer in the 12th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 7-6 win over the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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Johnston's two-run homer in 11th lifts Marlins to 6-4 win over Tigers

Bell second Nats player to homer from both sides, has 6 RBIs, 4 hits in 15-7 romp over Marlins

Bichette hits winning RBI single as Blue Jays hold off Marlins 7-6 in 12 innings