When opportunity knocks in Fantasy baseball, you have to be ready to answer—and right now, Braxton Garrett is picking up the phone. After Robby Snelling's promising MLB debut was cut short by a sprained UCL, the Marlins are turning to Garrett to fill the rotation void, likely for Thursday's matchup against the Twins. While Snelling's injury is a tough break—MRIs revealed a partial ligament tear that could require surgery—it opens the door for a pitcher with proven big-league chops.
Garrett may not carry the same prospect hype, but don't sleep on him. He posted a stellar 3.66 ERA across 159.2 innings in 2023 before undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2024. Now fully recovered, he's been dominant in Triple-A this season with a 2.30 ERA over six starts. Even more encouraging? His fastball velocity is up, and his swinging strike rate has jumped. Yes, it's against minor-league hitters, but with Garrett's track record and improved stuff, he's a serious waiver wire target—especially since he's currently rostered in just 13% of leagues.
With Max Fried and Robby Snelling joining the growing list of injured arms, it's time to scour the wire for pitching help. Here are a few more arms to consider adding now:
Bryce Miller, SP, Mariners (65% rostered) – Miller's return to the rotation wasn't flashy, but it was promising. His four-seamer averaged 97.6 mph—up nearly 3 mph from last season and 1.5 mph above his previous single-start high. While he only generated three whiffs on 24 swings, the velocity surge suggests his best outings are ahead. Grab him before the breakout.
