Kyle Garlick
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Feb 23 2024Garlick signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday and received an invitation to major-league spring training, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick logged five hits in just 28 big-league at-bats with Minnesota last season, but he slashed .242/.346/.450 with 65 RBI across 355 plate appearances in Triple-A. Garlick will have an opportunity to make Arizona's Opening Day roster during spring camp, but chances are the 32-year-old outfielder fills in as organizational depth with Triple-A Reno.
Jun 20 2023Garlick was designated for assignment by the Twins on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oliver Ortega had his contract selected from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding roster move. Garlick has shown promising flashes at times, but the 31-year-old outfielder heads into DFA limbo with a weak .225 batting average and .277 on-base percentage in 375 career major-league plate appearances.
Jun 13 2023Garlick was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A St. Paul, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Joey Gallo (hamstring) is back from the injured list, so Garlick gets the boot. He went 1-for-11 (.091) with zero walks and five strikeouts during his latest stay on the Twins' major-league roster.
Jun 3 2023Garlick was recalled by the Twins on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick was optioned on Monday but didn't even have to wait a full week for his next opportunity, as he's up to replace the injured Joey Gallo (hamstring). Garlick has been exactly a league-average bat in parts of five big-league season, slashing .229/.283/.449 (good for a 100 wRC+) in 364 trips to the plate. He could see playing time against lefties but is unlikely to claim an everyday role.
May 29 2023The Twins optioned Garlick to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The demotion of Garlick clears a spot on the Twins' 26-man active roster for infielder Royce Lewis (knee), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's game in Houston. Following his call-up from Triple-A on May 19, Garlick had largely served as a short-side platoon outfielder for the Twins, appearing in five games while going 3-for-10 with a home run, a double, two walks and three RBI.
May 28 2023Garlick will be optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick was recalled by the Twins in mid-May, and he went 3-for-10 with a homer, a double and three RBI over five games with the big-league club. However, he'll head back to the minors since Max Kepler (hamstring) and Royce Lewis (knee) will be reinstated from the injured list Monday.
May 19 2023Garlick was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick is 1-for-7 in the majors this season, although his one hit was a solo home run. He's spent most of his time with Triple-A St, Paul, where he holds a .210/.319/.410 slash line through 116 plate appearances. Garlick will take the place of Nick Gordon (leg) -- who was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday -- and should see a fair bit of playing time as the Twins battle injuries in the outfield.
May 18 2023Garlick will join up with the Twins ahead of Friday's series opener at the Angels, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Joey Gallo (shin) and Jorge Polanco (hamstring) both made early exits from Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers, so Garlick has been summoned in the event that some roster shuffling will be required. The 31-year-old outfielder is 1-for-7 with a homer in three games this season at the MLB level. He's hit .210/.319/.410 with five homers in 26 games at Triple-A St. Paul.
Jan 11 2023Garlick was designated for assignment by the Twins on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As a result of the Twins officially signing Carlos Correa on Wednesday, Garlick was DFA'd to make room for the shortstop on the 40-man roster. Garlick will now either report to Triple-A St. Paul, get claimed by another team, or get released outright, the last of which seems very unlikely. The outfielder appeared in 66 games with Minnesota in 2022, batting .233 with nine homers, 18 RBI and 23 runs over 150 at-bats.
Nov 14 2022Garlick (wrist) signed a one-year, $750,000 deal with the Twins on Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After battling through an injury-filled season in 2022, Garlick will run it back for his third season with the Twins in 2023. His .233/.284/.433 slash line from last year may not jump off the page at first glance, but he's proven himself to be effective against left-handed pitching, as his OPS jumps up to .805 against southpaws.
Oct 3 2022The Twins transferred Garlick (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick wasn't able to take part in any minor-league rehab games after he was placed on the IL on Sept. 16 with the left wrist sprain, and even though he's likely made some progress in his recovery over the past two and a half weeks, the Twins won't have him return in 2022. He'll wrap up his second season in Minnesota with a .233/.284/.433 slash line and nine home runs over 162 plate appearances.
Sep 16 2022Garlick landed on the injured list with a left wrist sprain Friday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick exited Thursday's game against the Royals with pain in his left wrist and hand. The initially evidently turned out to be serious enough to sideline him for at least 10 days. He'll be eligible to return for the final nine games for the regular season, but it's possible his campaign is done. Mark Contreras was recalled to take his place on the roster.
Sep 15 2022Garlick left Thursday's game in the seventh inning due to pain in his wrist and hand, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He underwent testing after the game. It sounds like he'll need a day or two off as a result.
Sep 14 2022Garlick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick has benefited from an uptick in playing time of late while Byron Buxton and Max Kepler have missed time with injuries, but the 30-year-old will get a breather Wednesday. He had started each of the past three contests, going 1-for-11 with five strikeouts.
Aug 27 2022Garlick went 3-for-4 for a solo home run and two additional runs scored in a 9-0 win over the Giants on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick had been out of action since suffering a rib cage injury Aug. 1 and rapped out three hits from the leadoff spot in his return to the lineup Friday night. Luis Arraez was getting the day off. Garlick's solo home run came off position player Austin Wynns, who was called in to pitch in a lopsided affair that the Giants had conceded. Garlick should operate out of a backup role for the remainder of the season with most of his playing time coming against lefty starters. He is slashing .275/.339/.550 in 109 at-bats this season.
Aug 26 2022Garlick (rib cage) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick will return to the big-league roster after missing the last 21 games with a rib cage injury. He went 1-for-7 with a walk over his two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul and will likely operate as a consistent option for the Twins versus left-handers down the stretch. Tim Beckham was designated for assignment Friday to open a roster spot for Garlick.
Aug 22 2022Garlick (rib cage) said he will report to Triple-A St. Paul to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick noted that the pain in his bruised rib cage has gone down significantly since he was first placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 4, so he may need only one or two rehab games before he's deemed ready to rejoin the big club. He could be activated as soon as Friday, depending on how he fares on the rehab assignment. When healthy, the righty-hitting Garlick has been a fixture in the lineup versus left-handed pitching.
Aug 21 2022Garlick (rib cage) will begin taking live at-bats soon and is expected to go out on a rehab assignment in the near future, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick has been sorely missed as the Twins have had a run of facing left-handed starters that the right-handed Garlick feasts on (.928 OPS vs. lefties this season). It sounds like there's a chance he could return in late August.
Aug 15 2022Garlick (rib cage contusion) has been able to play light catch, but is still too sore to swing a bat, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick suffered a cartilage fracture after running into the outfield wall at Petco Park on July 29. He's making some progress, but is still a ways away from a definitive timetable. It sounds like he won't return until September.
Aug 4 2022Garlick was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right rib cage contusion Thursday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick sat out the last two games with his rib injury, and he'll ultimately be forced to spend time on the injured list. Gilberto Celestino (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list and should see increased playing time in Garlick's absence, while Mark Contreras and Jake Cave are also in line for additional at-bats.
Aug 3 2022Garlick (rib) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick normally starts against southpaws such as the Tigers' Tyler Alexander, so the former player's absence from the lineup Wednesday suggests he hasn't completely recovered from the inflamed right rib that caused him to leave Monday's 5-3 extra-inning loss. With Garlick on the bench, the Twins will roll out a starting outfield of Jake Cave, Nick Gordon and Mark Contreras from left to right.
Aug 1 2022Garlick left Monday's game against the Tigers with right rib inflammation, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick took two at-bats Monday before departing the contest. The extent of his injury is not yet known, so it remains to be seen if he will miss any additional time.
Jul 31 2022Garlick will start in left field and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take over in left field for the fourth time in five games after going 3-for-10 with a solo home run and two doubles over that stretch. The righty-hitting Garlick should be a mainstay in the lineup versus left-handed pitching moving forward, but his ability to pick up regular at-bats versus righties may hinge on the health of Alex Kirilloff (wrist). The Twins are viewing Kirilloff as day-to-day after he exited Saturday's win with a sore right wrist, an issue that forced him to the injured list for three weeks earlier this season.
Jul 13 2022Garlick will start in right field and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick will be starting for just the second time since being activated from the 10-day injured list June 19. He'll be filling in as the Twins' starting right fielder in place of Max Kepler, who exited Tuesday's loss with a bruised right knee. Even if Kepler's injury proves to be more serious than anticipated, the righty-hitting Garlick likely wouldn't be in line for anything more than a short-side platoon role in the Minnesota outfield.
Jun 19 2022Garlick (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Galick has been sidelined just over two weeks by a strained left hamstring, but he'll rejoin the big-league roster after going 3-for-11 with a solo homer during a three-game rehab stint with Triple-A St. Paul. The 30-year-old won't immediately rejoin the lineup Sunday and will serve as a reserve outfielder now that he's healthy.
Jun 17 2022Garlick (hamstring) is 1-for-5 in his first two games for Triple-A St. Paul during a rehab stint. The Twins will decide his next step after he plays Saturday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It sounds like Garlick will be activated from the injured list after the weekend if all goes well.
Jun 13 2022Garlick (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick has been on the 10-day injured list since June 4 due to a left hamstring strain, but he's making steady progress and will clear another hurdle Wednesday by embarking on a rehab stint. He figures to need at least a few games in the minors before being activated from the IL.
Jun 7 2022Garlick (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to June 4. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick sustained a left hamstring strain during Friday's win in Toronto and will be forced to miss at least a week and a half due to the injury. It's not yet clear when Garlick will be able to return to game action, but Gilberto Celestino should see a slight uptick in playing time as outfield depth.
Jun 5 2022Garlick (hamstring) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He suffered a left hamstring strain after hitting two homers in Friday's game and hasn't played since. Prior to the two-homer game, Garlick had hit .194 with one home run over his last 14 games.
Jun 4 2022Garlick (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick was dominant during Friday's win over Toronto, as he went 3-for-3 with two homers and three RBI. However, he exited the game with a mild left hamstring strain and won't be in the lineup a day later. Nick Gordon, Mark Contreras and Trevor Larnach will start in the outfield from left to right.
Jun 3 2022Garlick left Friday's game against the Blue Jays with a mild left hamstring strain, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. He went 3-for-3 with two home runs before suffering the injury. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick, who was playing because Max Kepler (unvaccinated) is ineligible to play in Toronto, may have had the best game of his career before suffering this injury. It's unclear how much more time Garlick will be forced to miss.
Jun 1 2022Garlick will start in left field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite striking out three times in four plate appearances while starting in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader, Garlick will be elevated to the leadoff spot for the first time this season. The leadoff assignment comes while the Twins are opposing a left-handed starting pitcher (Tarik Skubal), but the righty-hitting Garlick will likely continue to find himself on the bench in most games when Minnesota faces righties.
May 16 2022Garlick (calf) was activated off the injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick's return gives the Twins another corner outfield bat. He homered three times in just 26 trips to the plate before straining his right calf in early May. He should be able to provide a bit of pop again going forward, though he doesn't have a path to an everyday role. Mark Contreras was optioned in a corresponding move.
May 13 2022Garlick (calf) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick has been on the injured list since May 2, but he'll now return to minor-league game action. Assuming he feels good after playing in rehab games, the 30-year-old will likely be cleared to rejoin the Twins in the coming days.
May 11 2022Interim manager Jayce Tingler said Wednesday that Garlick could begin a rehab assignment in the near future, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick landed on the injured list with a strained right calf May 2, but he's recently ramped up his rehab program and is nearing game action. Given it's been a relatively short absence, the 30-year-old shouldn't require much time in the minors to get back up to speed.
May 2 2022The Twins placed Garlick on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right calf strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick's move to the IL doesn't come as a major surprise after manager Rocco Baldelli suggested that the injury the outfielder sustained in Sunday's win over the Rays was more than a minor concern. The degree of Garlick's calf strain isn't known, but he'll likely be sidelined for more than the minimum amount of time if he isn't able to resume baseball activities within the next few days.
May 1 2022Manager Rocco Baldelli said after Sunday's win over the Rays that Garlick's (calf) injury isn't "the most minor of occurrences," Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick exited Sunday's matchup in the third inning due to right calf tightness, and Baldelli's assessment seems to indicate that there's a possibility the outfielder will require an IL stint. If the 30-year-old is forced to miss additional time, Gilberto Celestino and Nick Gordon would presumably serve as the top depth options in Minnesota's outfield.
Apr 18 2022Garlick went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in the win over the Red Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick opened the scoring in this one, launching a home run off Rich Hill in the top of the first inning, scoring Carlos Correa in the process. The homer was his first hit since having his contract selected by the Twins on Friday. With Alex Kirilloff (wrist) on the 10-day injured list, Garlick will pick up the occasional start in the outfield.
Apr 15 2022Garlick's contract was selected by the Twins on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick failed to break camp with the big-league club this year, and he went 3-for-13 with a homer, a triple, four RBI, two runs and four walks in four games at Triple-A St. Paul to begin the season. With Alex Kirilloff (wrist) on the 10-day injured list, Garlick will provide additional depth in the Twins' outfield.
Apr 7 2022The Twins reassigned Garlick to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Brent Rooker was sent to San Diego earlier Thursday as part of a four-player deal, Garlick looked to have secured a spot on the Twins' Opening Day roster as a fourth outfielder. Minnesota ultimately chose to go in a different direction, as Gilbert Celestino was instead recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to provide depth behind Byron Buxton, Max Kepler and Alex Kirilloff. Garlick has been the better hitter of the two players during their respective tenures in the minors, but Celestino's speed and ability to play all three outfield spots may have been the main factor in him securing the spot on the Opening Day roster.
Nov 19 2021Garlick (groin) was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick hit .232/.280/.465 in 36 games for the Twins in 2021, a lopsided line that was good for a roughly average 99 wRC+. He hit the injured list in early June with a sports hernia and wound up undergoing season-ending surgery.
Jul 24 2021Garlick (groin) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins announced Thursday that Garlick will undergo surgery to repair his sports hernia, so his move to the 60-day IL doesn't come as a major surprise. Whether the 29-year-old is able to return this season remains to be seen, but Jake Cave (back) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list as part of a corresponding move.
Jul 22 2021Garlick (groin) will undergo surgery to repair his sports hernia, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick began a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, but he continued to have issues with his injury during his return to game action. It's not yet clear whether the outfielder will be able to return in 2021 following his procedure.
Jul 20 2021Garlick (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick has been out since early June with a sports hernia. There were reports in early July that he might need surgery, but the Twins evidently feel confident about his progress.
Jul 8 2021Garlick may still need surgery to address a sports hernia, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "It's a unique injury that he's dealing with, and I think we're going to be feeling it out till the very end," said manager Rocco Baldelli. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick went on the injured list with a sports hernia June 9. It's not a good sign that he doesn't have a timetable for a return at this point and it sounds like there's a risk he could miss the rest of the season.
Jun 9 2021Garlick was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sports hernia Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees, but he's apparently dealing with an injury that will force him to miss additional time. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Gilberto Celestino was called up by Minnesota in a corresponding move.
Jun 2 2021Garlick went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, an additional run scored and three strikeouts during Tuesday's 7-4 loss at Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old put the Twins on the board with a solo shot during the third inning, and he scored again during the seventh on a single from Alex Kirillof. Garlick has a .253/.284/.494 slash line with four home runs, nine RBI and 15 runs, and he could continue to see regular playing time given Minnesota's injuries in the outfield.
May 19 2021Garlick will start in right field and bat eighth Wednesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick has seen most of his starts against left-handed pitching this season, but he'll draw into the lineup for a second straight game against a right-hander (Lucas Giolito) after facing off against Lance Lynn in Tuesday's 5-4 win. Though he's gone 0-for-9 over his past two starts and is sitting on an underwhelming .269 on-base average for the season, Garlick looks poised to stick in a near-everyday role for the time being due to the Twins' lack of healthy alternatives in the outfield. All of Byron Buxton (hip), Alex Kirilloff (wrist) and Jake Cave (back) currently reside on the injured list.
May 7 2021Garlick went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick took Detroit starter Tarik Skubal deep on the fifth pitch of the game. The homer was Garlick's first of the season. He's played a part-time role for Minnesota with four RBI and seven runs scored in 45 plate appearances. The 29-year-old could play a more significant role in the short term with Byron Buxton (hip) expected to miss multiple weeks.
Apr 30 2021Garlick was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old tested positive for the virus in mid-April but has cleared league protocols and will rejoin the team on the final day of the month. Garlick appeared in 12 games prior to the absence and went 7-for-25 with three doubles, three RBI and six runs. He should work as a reserve outfielder with Max Kepler also returning from the COVID-19 IL.
Apr 27 2021Garlick could return from the COVID-19 injured list by the weekend after he underwent a final round of tests, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick underwent an electrocardiogram test on his pulmonary systems, the final step before being cleared by MLB to return from the COVID-19 list. He's been out since testing positive for the virus April 17.
Apr 17 2021Garlick tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be placed on the injured list, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old is the latest member of the Twins to test positive for the virus, and Saturday's game against the Angels was postponed with additional testing and contact tracing being conducted. Garlick will be unavailable for the near future and won't rejoin the team until he clears the COVID-19 protocols.
Apr 11 2021Garlick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick went 5-for-12 with a double and three runs while hitting out of the two hole in each of the Twins' last three games, but he still looks to be stuck in the short side of a platoon in the corner outfield with Jake Cave. Each of Garlick's three starts came against left-handed pitchers, but he'll take a seat Sunday in favor of Cave with right-hander Chris Flexen on the hill for Seattle.
Apr 9 2021Garlick went 2-for-5 with a RBI, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder is hitting .417 in 12 at-bats. As of now, Garlick remains the backup left fielder behind Jake Cave, but Cave has struggled to start the season and may yield playing time if he doesn't improve at the plate. A long-time minor leaguer, Garlick will need to keep hitting if he wants to keep his roster spot when top prospects like Alex Kirilloff are deemed ready for promotion.
Mar 29 2021Garlick has made Minnesota's 26-man Opening Day roster, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brent Rooker was surprisingly sent to the minors, leaving Garlick as the lone right-handed bat in the left field mix. He could begin the season in a platoon with Jake Cave in left field, with Luis Arraez also getting starts as well..
Feb 11 2021Garlick (oblique) was claimed off waivers by the Twins on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Friday, but he'll land a spot on Minnesota's 40-man roster ahead of spring training. The 29-year-old has appeared in 42 big-league games over the past two seasons, hitting .214 with three home runs and nine RBI during that time. He'll now attempt to secure a depth role on the Twins' major-league roster in 2021.
Jan 18 2021The Phillies designated Garlick (oblique) for assignment Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Archie Bradley, whom the Phillies signed to a one-year, $6 million contract. Before suffering a right oblique strain in mid-September that ended his 2020 campaign two weeks early, Garlick went 3-for-22 (.136 average) with three RBI in 12 games with the Phillies.
Sep 16 2020Garlick was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick left Tuesday's game against the Mets with an oblique injury, and he underwent an MRI on Wednesday. The results of the examination aren't yet known, but Garlick will be forced to miss at least 10 days due to the injury, which should sideline him for the remainder of the regular season. The Phillies called up 2016 No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak to serve as an option in the outfield going forward.
Sep 15 2020Garlick was removed from Tuesday's win over the Mets with an oblique injury, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old batted eighth and started in left field, but he was lifted for a pinch hitter during the fourth inning. Garlick should be considered day-to-day until the team provides more information on the injury.
Sep 13 2020Garlick went 1-for-5 with a double and three RBI Saturday as the Phillies took care of the Marlins 12-6. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick was hitless until the eighth when he roped a bases-clearing double down the third-base line to extend the Phillies' lead to 12-5. The 28-year-old is hitting .188/.188/.250 with three hits (two singles and a double) and three RBI in 16 at-bats at the major-league level this season.
Sep 6 2020Garlick was recalled to the major-league roster Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Jay Bruce (quadriceps) and Roman Quinn (concussion) were placed on the injured list Sunday, leaving the Phillies thin in the outfield. While not likely to be a regular in the lineup, Garlick should see some at-bats when the starters need rest.
Aug 20 2020Garlick was optioned to the Phillies' alternate training site Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in limited work this season. Phil Gosselin and Roman Quinn will start in the outfield next to Bryce Harper in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.
Aug 18 2020Garlick remains on the Phillies' 28-man roster, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reggie McClain (shoulder) was initially expected to return to the active roster Tuesday to take Garlick's place, but McClain will remain on the injured list. As a result, Garlick will remain in his depth role on the major-league roster.
Aug 16 2020Garlick was recalled prior to Sunday's game against the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roman Quinn (undisclosed) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move. The Phillies' outfield depth is being tested, and Garlick could get some starts in the short term as a result. Last year he hit .250/.321/.521 with three home runs and a 35.8 percent strikeout rate in 53 plate appearances for the Dodgers.
Aug 9 2020The Phillies recalled Garlick from their alternate training site ahead of Sunday's doubleheader with the Braves, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll serve as the 29th man for the twin bill, but Garlick could be headed back to Lehigh Valley immediately after Sunday's games conclude. Garlick cracked the Phillies' Opening Day roster out of summer camp and made two plate appearances before he was optioned to the alternate site Wednesday.
Aug 5 2020Garlick was optioned to the Phillies' alternate training site after Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick didn't see the field through Philadelphia's first six games, so it's hardly surprising he fell victim to roster cuts with the team needing to trim to 28 players. The 28-year-old could still rejoin the Phillies later in the season to provide outfield depth.
Jul 24 2020Garlick will be a member of the Phillies' Opening Day roster after being recalled by the Phillies on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick, Neil Walker and Phil Gosselin wound up winning bench spots, with Josh Harrison and Logan Forsythe losing out. As a righty, Garlick could make the occasional start against southpaws, potentially giving regular left fielder Andrew McCutchen the chance to rest his legs as a designated hitter. The 28-year-old Garlick has received just 53 career big-league plate appearances, though his .250/.321/.521 line in those limited opportunities for the Dodgers last season suggests he could be competent in a part-time role.
Jul 15 2020Garlick is projected to miss out on the Phillies' Opening Day roster but has at least an outside chance to make the team, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garlick is competing with a quartet of veteran infielders (Neil Walker, Josh Harrison, Logan Forsythe and Phil Gosselin) for what should be the team's final three bench spots. Each member of that group can play a passable left field as well, so that added flexibility could give them the edge over Garlick, who is purely an outfielder. Being on the 40-man roster is a point in Garlick's favor, but he's also the least experienced of the group, as he's received just 53 career big-league plate appearances.
Aug 15 2019Garlick went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday against the Marlins.
Aug 13 2019Garlick was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
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Jun 21 2019Garlick went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a win against the Giants on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Garlick went 2-for-3 with a home run in Wednesday's 9-2 rout over the Giants.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Garlick was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019The Dodgers optioned Garlick to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Garlick was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Garlick was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Garlick's contract was selected<\/a> as expected by the Dodgers on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 16 2019Garlick is expected to have his contract purchased from Triple-A Oklahoma City for Friday's game against the Reds, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.