Cubs To Acquire Braxton Garrett
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Cubs are acquiring left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league infielder Jonathon Long and right-handed pitcher Jace Beck.
- Garrett, a former top prospect with a strong 2022-23 season, missed most of 2024 and 2025 due to a UCL tear but is currently healthy and has shown solid Triple-A performance this year despite recent struggles.
- Garrett is under team control via arbitration for two more years with a reasonable salary, and the Cubs may use him as a rotation depth option, potentially starting in Triple-A or joining the major league rotation.
- Jonathon Long, a solid minor league hitter with first base experience, provides the Marlins with an immediate option at first base, addressing a positional need following the departure of Christopher Morel.
- Jace Beck, a tall right-handed pitcher with strong Double-A numbers and potential as a reliever, offers the Marlins a near-MLB-ready bullpen option with three developing secondary pitches.
