Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Braxton Garrett and why did the Cubs call him up?
Braxton Garrett is a 29-year-old left-handed pitcher the Cubs acquired from the Miami Marlins at the trade deadline. The Cubs called him up to add a fresh arm during a brutal stretch of 17 consecutive games without a day off.
What injury did Braxton Garrett have that kept him out of action?
Garrett underwent a revision of his left ulnar collateral ligament, which knocked him out for the entire 2025 season. He had only pitched in seven games during the 2024 season before the arm injury originally sidelined him.
How has Braxton Garrett performed at Triple-A in 2026?
Garrett has been excellent at Triple-A Iowa in 2026, posting a 2.90 ERA with a 26.4 strikeout percentage in 77.2 innings. His numbers in the minors have been great despite struggling in his two MLB starts this year.
Who did the Cubs send down to make room for Braxton Garrett on the roster?
The Cubs optioned Tyler Ferguson to make room for Garrett on the active roster. Ferguson had pitched on back-to-back days against the Dodgers, including two shutout innings in the 7-6 win on Wednesday.
What was Braxton Garrett's track record at the major league level before his injury?
Garrett was solid in the majors from 2022 to 2023, putting up a 3.63 ERA in 247.2 innings with a 23.8 strikeout percentage and a very low walk rate of 5.1%. That run showed he can get big-league hitters out when healthy.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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