Indians snap 25-inning scoreless streak, beat Twins 4-1
Franmil Reyes, Oscar Mercado and José Ramirez homered, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press
RALPH GARZA JR.
Donaldson, Cave homer in 10th to lead Twins past Red Sox 9-6
Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer leading off the 10th inning and Jake Cave added a three-run shot to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Red Sox 9-6AUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Recalled by Twins Garza was called up by the Twins on Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Garza made his big-league debut earlier this year for the Astros, allowing five earned runs in 11 innings of relief while striking out 14 and walking seven. Michael Pineda (oblique) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scooped up by Minnesota The Twins claimed Garza off waivers from the Astros on Wednesday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Garza will report to Triple-A St. Paul to begin his tenure with the Minnesota organization, but he could be a candidate for a promotion to the big-league bullpen by season's end if he fares well in the minors. The 27-year-old righty reached the majors for the first time earlier this season, appearing in nine games for Houston and posting a 4.09 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 11 innings.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Garza was designated for assignment by the Astros on Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The right-hander was sent to Triple-A Sugar Land just before the All-Star break, and his removal from the 40-man roster is expected to clear room for Josh James (hamstring), who could return from the 60-day IL soon. Garza recorded a 4.09 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 11 innings across nine major-league appearances this year.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros activate All-Star SS Carlos Correa from IL
The Houston Astros have activated All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa from the injured listJULY 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Optioned back to Triple-A Garza was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land following Sunday's win over the Yankees, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Garza was recalled last Thursday and wound up logging 1.2 scoreless innings while picking up the win in Sunday's dramatic comeback victory. He struck out three, though he clearly didn't have great control, as he also issued three free passes. Garza will return to Sugar Land for the time being but figures to be a strong candidate to rejoin the Astros' bullpen when the club becomes in need of another arm some time after the All-Star break.
JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve HR caps 6-run rally in 9th, Astros shock Yankees 8-7
Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer to cap a startling six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, setting off a frenzied celebration and lifting the Houston Astros over the New...JULY 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Strong start by Montas leads Athletics over Astros 2-1
Jed Lowrie and Matt Olson drove in a run each to back a strong start by Frankie Montas and give the Oakland Athletics a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on ThursdayJULY 8, 2021 • Associated Press
Recalled by Astros Garza was recalled by the Astros on Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Garza was sent down Monday, but he'll now return to the major-league club after Brooks Raley was placed on the injured list Thursday due to health and safety protocols. The right-hander was relatively effective in his most recent stint in the big leagues, as he posted a 3.24 ERA and 1.44 WHIP while striking out 10 in 8.1 innings across seven appearances.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A The Astros optioned Garza to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The reliever posted a 3.24 ERA in 8.1 innings after being recalled June 11. Garza had a 10:3 K:BB in those seven appearances. Given his success, it wouldn't be surprising to see the righty back with Houston at some point this season, especially considering the bullpen's struggles of late.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros take 3-game slide into matchup with Orioles
Houston is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over BaltimoreJUNE 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Mullins has 4 hits as O's cruise to 13-3 win over Astros
Cedric Mullins homered with four hits and Austin Hays and Maikel Franco had three RBIs each as the Baltimore Orioles broke open the game late to cruise to a 13-3 win over the Houst...JUNE 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Rejoins Astros The Astros recalled Garza from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Garza was called up to the big leagues for the first time May 26 but was sent back to Triple-A just five days later. With Enoli Paredes (shoulder) landing on the injured list, Garza is set to rejoin Houston's bullpen ahead of Friday's series opener against the Twins. The right-hander has allowed just one hit across eight scoreless innings in Triple-A this season, but he struggled in his lone major-league outing May 29, allowing two runs in one inning of work against the Padres.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A The Astros optioned Garza to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Along with Garza, Houston sent reliever Andre Scrubb to Sugar Land to make room on the active roster for Blake Taylor (ankle) and Jose Urquidy (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list. Garza made one appearance out of the Houston bullpen in his first stint in the big leagues, giving up three runs (two earned) in his lone inning of work.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
