Cubs Acquire Braxton Garrett From Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Braxton Garrett from the Marlins, who will send infielder Jonathon Long and pitcher Jace Beck to Miami.

Garrett, 28, is a six-year veteran who has spent his entire career with the Marlins. In that time, he has a 16-20 record and a 4.16 ERA. This season, he has started just two games and has a 14.54 ERA. He missed the 2025 season after having surgery on his UCL in 2024 and only briefly pitched in the MLB this season, but has also pitched in the minors.

Chicago wanted to get pitching help and will hope that Garrett can shine in new territory. The Cubs are 63-49 this season, firmly in a Wild Card spot for the National League.

Long, 24, has played in AAA the last two seasons for the Cubs. This season, he is slashing .283/.364/.455 at that level. Beck, 26, has played at the AA and AAA levels in the Cubs’ organization. At the AAA level, his ERA is 6.6, but he pitched better at the AA level with a 2.87 ERA.

With the Marlins having starting pitching, it made it easier to move Garrett to get some depth at other positions.  

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