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JUNE 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Red Sox call up RHP Justin Garza, LHP Ryan Sherriff The Boston Red Sox added right-hander Justin Garza and left-hander Ryan Sherriff on to their bullpen Tuesday, with both pitchers promoted fr...

MAY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Garza was recalled from Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Garza was claimed off waivers from the Angels late last month and is now up for what would be his Red Sox debut. The 29-year-old holds a 3.95 ERA and 13:5 K:BB over 13.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2023.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Boston The Red Sox claimed Garza off waivers from the Angels on Friday.

Impact Garza was DFA'd by Los Angeles last week to make room for Chad Wallach and Austin Warren on the Angels' 40-man roster. He will now head to Triple-A Worcester and attempt to crack the majors for the first time since 2021.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Halos Garza was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday.

Impact After selecting the contracts of Chad Wallach and Austin Warren on Friday, the Angels decided to make Garza their roster casualty. Garza currently holds a 4.32 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in Triple-A Salt Lake through 8.1 innings and hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Salt Lake Garza was optioned Saturday to minor-league camp by the Angels.

Impact Garza signed a split contract with the Angels in December, and will open the 2023 season in the minors. The right-hander spent the 2022 season in the Cleveland organization, posting a 4.64 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP for Triple-A Columbus.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Angels Garza signed a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract with the Angels on Monday.

Impact Garza spent all of last season in Triple-A Columbus, posting a 4.64 ERA and 1.23 WHIP through 42.2 frames. If he's able to make the Angels' big-league club to start 2023, he will most likely serve as a low-leverage option out of the bullpen. Fellow pitcher Kenny Rosenberg was designated for assignment Monday in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes unclaimed off waivers The Guardians outrighted Garza to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Garza was one of three Guardians players who cleared waivers Wednesday after recently being removed from the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old right-hander should still be in line for an invitation to big-league spring training, but his lack of a 40-man spot will make it tough for him to secure a spot in Cleveland's Opening Day bullpen. He made 21 relief appearances for Cleveland in 2021, submitting a 4.71 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 28.2 innings.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Guardians Garza was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Friday.

Impact Garza made his major-league debut in 2021 and logged a 4.71 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 28.2 innings across 21 appearances. However, he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Works two innings Sunday Garza allowed one run on four hits and a walk with three strikeouts in two innings during Sunday's 5-2 loss to the White Sox.

Impact The right-hander has covered more than one inning in just two of his seven September appearances. Garza has logged a 4.23 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 28:17 K:BB across 27.2 innings to begin his big-league career. The 27-year-old will likely remain in a low-leverage role to finish the season, although he's made noticeable improvements after a few rough patches in July and August.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Becoming more consistent Garza allowed three hits and struck out two in 1.2 innings in Monday's 5-2 loss to Minnesota.

Impact In four of his last five appearances, Garza has managed to keep runs off the board despite allowing six hits and four walks in that span covering 5.2 innings. The right-hander has trimmed his ERA down to 3.97, but a 1.41 WHIP and 22:13 K:BB are hardly encouraging signs, albeit in a small 22.2-inning sample. The 27-year-old will likely continue to fill a low-leverage role for the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss versus Minnesota Garza (2-1) allowed an unearned run on one hit and a walk in one-third of an inning, taking the loss versus Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Cleveland rallied to tie the game in the ninth inning, but Garza gave up a walkoff single in the 11th to take his first loss of the season. The right-hander has yielded seven runs (six earned) in his last 3.2 innings across four appearances. He owns a 4.76 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB through 17 innings as a low-leverage reliever.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Awarded win Monday Garza (2-0) earned the win Monday versus Cincinnati. He allowed one run on a hit and two walks with three strikeouts over two innings.

Impact Garza was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on July 31, and he made his third appearance in his second stint on the big-league roster this season. The right-hander was awarded the win Monday after Sam Hentges covered only two innings as the starter. Garza has a solid 2.35 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB across 15.1 innings. He's been lucky to limit opposing batters to a .184 BABIP in the small sample, but he should be able to provide length out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Indians recall Yu Chang, option Justin Garza to Class AAA Columbus Franmil Reyes, with Bobby Bradley at DH, will start in right field Wednesday night against Houston.

JULY 21, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Sent down Wednesday Garza was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garza served as a bulk reliever Wednesday and allowed a run on four hits and no walks while striking out one in 3.1 innings. He'll now return to the minors after first baseman Yu Chang was recalled in a corresponding move.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in bulk relief role Garza allowed a run on four hits and struck out one in 3.1 innings during Tuesday's 9-3 loss to Houston.

Impact Making his first appearance since July 5, Garza was able to limit the damage to a sixth-inning RBI single by Kyle Tucker. The 27-year-old right-hander has logged 9.2 innings across four appearances, posting a 2.79 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 5:1 K:BB in this season. A 5.13 FIP indicates he's gotten lucky so far, but Cleveland will likely continue to deploy him in multi-inning assignments.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Works in long relief Garza allowed a run on one hit and struck out three over 2.2 innings in Sunday's 8-2 loss to Minnesota.

Impact The 27-year-old was solid in his major-league debut. Garza has been excellent with a 0.44 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB across 20.1 innings for Triple-A Columbus. Based on his usage Sunday, the right-hander will likely see a bulk relief role initially. He could see a more versatile role if he continues to log good outings.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first call-up Cleveland selected Garza's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact The 27-year-old right-hander gets his first big-league call-up after he dominated over his 13 outings at Triple-A, posting a 0.42 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB in 21.1 innings while holding opposing hitters to a .088 average. Cleveland will likely start Garza out in a low-leverage role out of the bullpen initially, but if he shows he can carry over his success in the minors to the big leagues, he could quickly climb the depth chart.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE