Ralph Garza Jr. - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Clears waivers Garza was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Monday after clearing waivers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Garza was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay on Saturday, and he'll finish out the season with the Bulls. He owns a 2.84 ERA and 0.88 WHIP with an 18:3 K:BB across 25.1 frames in 2022 at Triple-A.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man Garza was designated for assignment Saturday, Steve Carney of MLB.com reports.

Impact He had a 3.34 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 17:16 K:BB in 35 innings through 19 MLB appearances before being shuttled to Triple-A in early August. Garza was bumped off the 40-man roster to make room for Manuel Margot (knee), who was activated from the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Garza was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Garza made three appearances since being promoted July 27 and gave up one run on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk across four innings. Jimmy Yacabonis was added to the 26-man roster after being claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Garza was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was sent to Durham on July 16 but will rejoin the Rays with Matt Wisler (neck) moving to the injured list. Garza has appeared in 16 big-league games this year and has a 3.48 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 15:15 K:BB across 31 innings.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Garza was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Garza joined the major-league bullpen Tuesday but didn't make any appearances during his time with the Rays. The right-hander will head back to the minors after Ryan Yarbrough was recalled to start Saturday's game against the Orioles. Garza has posted a 4.20 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 15 innings over 10 appearances (two starts) in Durham this year.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors The Rays recalled Garza from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Tampa Bay was in need of some fresh arms in relief after the team used five pitchers as part of a bullpen game in Monday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox, so Garza and Tommy Romero were elevated from Triple-A to give the big club some length. Josh Fleming (oblique) and Luke Bard -- who both covered three innings apiece Monday -- were placed on the 15-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Durham, respectively, to open up space on the active roster for Fleming and Romero.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to minors The Rays optioned Garza to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact In addition to the five relievers that were already on the injured list heading into the weekend, the Rays added Brooks Raley and Ryan Thompson to restricted list prior to their series in Toronto. As a result, the Rays are shorthanded in the bullpen, so Garza -- who worked two scoreless innings during the second game of Saturday's doubleheader -- will be swapped off the active roster for a fresh arm. Tampa Bay called up right-hander Cristofer Ogando from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled by Tampa Bay Garza was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Garza was sent down Saturday but remained with the Rays via the taxi squad over the last few days. He'll rejoin the active roster after Drew Rasmussen (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Rasmussen was slated to start Thursday's matchup against the Yankees, but the Rays haven't yet announced who will take his place in the rotation. If Tampa Bay elects for a bullpen game Thursday, Garza should be a candidate to pitch multiple innings.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB batting leader Arraez hits 1st slam, Twins beat Rays 6-5

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JUNE 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Garza was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Garza did not allow a run over his last 9.0 innings with the Rays, but with him likely down for a day or two after tossing 2.2 innings in Friday's game, he was sent out to open up a roster spot for fellow pitcher Shane Baz. Garza figures to be back with the big club at some point this summer.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big-league club Garza was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The right-hander was sent to the minors early last week but will rejoin the Rays with Manuel Margot (hamstring) headed to the injured list. Garza has appeared in three games across his two stints in the majors this season and has allowed four earned runs with a 1:4 K:BB across six innings.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Garza was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Garza was called up by the Rays on Saturday, and he made two relief appearances during his brief stint in the majors. He allowed a run on a hit and a walk in three innings but will head back to Durham after Calvin Faucher was called up Monday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Rays Garza was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Garza spent one day on the major-league roster in mid-April, giving up three runs in three innings of relief work. He'll get another chance to impress after Josh Fleming was optioned, though he'll likely remain in a low-leverage role.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Garza was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Garza was recalled by the Rays on Tuesday and allowed three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one in three relief innings during the team's win over Oakland. However, he'll now head back to the minors as part of a move to make room for Dusten Knight, whose contract was selected Wednesday.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to big club The Rays recalled Garza from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Impact Garza will provide the Rays with some extra coverage out of the bullpen after the Rays needed four relievers and outfielder Brett Phillips to cover the final 8.1 innings of Monday's 13-2 loss to the Athletics following starter Luis Patino's (oblique) early exit. If Garza is pressed into action Tuesday behind starter Tommy Romero for multiple innings, he could be sent back to Durham immediately after the contest in exchange for another fresh arm out of the bullpen.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scooped up by Rays The Rays claimed Garza off waivers from the Red Sox on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Garza has now been scooped up off waivers by three different organizations in the past eight months, with his stop with the Rays preceded by stints with the Twins and Red Sox. The Rays cleared room for Garza on the 40-man roster by recalled Brendan McKay from Triple-A Durham and then placing him on the 60-day injured list while he continues his recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. Garza will provide the Rays with another right-handed arm capable of covering multiple innings out of the bullpen, though he's unlikely to immediately take hold of a high-leverage role.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster Garza was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Thursday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Garza was claimed off waivers from the Twins in late March but will now have to go through the process again. He recorded a 3.56 ERA in 30.1 innings last season, though that came with a mediocre 29:14 K:BB.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 24, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Claimed by Boston Garza was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox on Thursday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Garza was designated for assignment by the Twins on Tuesday when the team signed Carlos Correa. He posted a 3.56 ERA in 30.1 innings of relief as a 27-year-old rookie for Houston and Minnesota last year, but his 22.8 percent strikeout rate and 11.0 percent walk rate were both unimpressive.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster Minnesota designated Garza for assignment Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Twins cast Garza off the 40-man roster to clear a spot for shortstop Carlos Correa, whose three-year deal with Minnesota became official Tuesday. Garza worked exclusively out of the bullpen between stops in Houston and Minnesota in 2021, submitting a 3.56 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 30.1 innings over 27 appearances. The right-hander exited just one pitch into his Grapefruit League debut Sunday after feeling the effects of an illness, but he looks to be healthy now after he returned to action Monday and delivered a scoreless inning out of the bullpen.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with illness Garza was lifted due to an illness after throwing just one pitch in Sunday's spring training win over Tampa Bay, the Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Garza was said to be doing fine after the game, and this is not thought to be a long-term ailment. Garza is in the mix for a setup role after showing promise in his rookie season last year with an 8.6 K/9, but needs to limit his walks (4.15 BB/9).

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to record out Garza (1-4) was tagged with the loss in relief Thursday against Detroit after allowing three runs on one hit and two walks. He didn't record a single out.

Impact This was one of Garza's worst performances of the season, and now he has given up runs in two of his last three outings. He posted a 5.00 ERA across 10 appearances (nine innings) in September and will look to end the season on a stronger note ahead of the final series of the campaign this weekend against the Royals.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goodrum, Tigers defeat Twins 10-7 in slugfest with 7 homers

Niko Goodrum homered twice and drove in four runs, Jonathan Schoop hit a solo homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Secures save Thursday Garza was credited with the save Thursday against Toronto after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings, striking out one.

Impact Garza entered the game to record the final out of the eighth and slammed the door with a clean ninth as well, tossing 12 of his 16 pitches for strikes en route to his first save of the campaign. This was the first save of the season for the right-hander, who has now tossed four straight scoreless outings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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