Matt Garza
SP FA
Sun 4/30/17 5:14 PM

Garza (1-0) allowed three runs on six hits while striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings during Sunday's win over Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran threw 93 pitches and lasted just four innings in his season debut, so pitching into the seventh inning was a solid followup in his second start of the campaign. Considering Garza entered 2017 with a 5.18 ERA and 1.54 WHIP through 250.1 innings over the previous two seasons, it's probably wise to keep fantasy expectations in check going forward. He lines up to take the hill against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in his next start.

Matt Garza
SP FA
Tue 4/25/17 1:03 AM

Garza (groin) lasted four innings en-route to a no-decision Monday against the Reds, allowing four runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
Activated earlier in the day after recovering from his injury, Garza was a bit rusty in his season debut and needed 93 pitches to labor through four frames. He allowed a three-run homer to Scott Schebler in the third but was not charged for any of the tallies, since an Orlando Arcia error prolonged the inning, which perhaps played a part in his removal just four outs later. Garza will be leaned upon as a veteran on an otherwise inexperienced pitching staff and will hope to post a more effective performance in a favorable matchup against the Braves on Sunday.

Matt Garza
SP FA
Mon 4/24/17 7:06 PM

Garza (groin) was activated from the disabled list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Garza missed the start of the season due to his groin injury, but he is ready to join the big league squad after making two rehab starts. He will jump right into the starting rotation and take the ball Monday night against the Reds.

Matt Garza
SP FA
Fri 4/21/17 5:56 PM

Garza (groin) will be activated from the disabled list Monday and will jump right into the Brewers' rotation that evening against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Garza opened the year on the disabled list after suffering his groin injury, but he is ready to make his season debut after making it through two rehab starts without any setbacks. Garza will take the rotation spot of Tommy Milone, who will move back into the bullpen role he opened the year in.

Matt Garza
SP FA
Thu 4/20/17 6:34 PM

Garza (groin) is set to be activated from the disabled list in the coming days, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garza has pitched in two minor-league games without any issues during his rehab assignment, clearing the way for him to return to the majors. The Brewers have yet to announce a possible corresponding move, though that should become evident in the coming days. It would seem likely that Garza would rejoin the Brewers' rotation upon activation, but Milwaukee hasn't confirmed anything yet and his 5.18 ERA over the last two seasons (44 starts, 250.1 innings) could influence manager Craig Counsell's decision.

Matt Garza
SP FA
Mon 4/17/17 10:31 AM

Garza (groin) had his rehab assignment transferred from Triple-A Colorado Springs to Low-A Wisconsin on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Garza made his first rehab start April 12 with Colorado Springs, surrendering one run on two hits and two walks over five innings while striking out four batters. While the veteran right-hander didn't incur any setbacks during that outing, the Brewers may have just wanted him to make what's expected to be his final rehab start closer to home before he rejoins the team in Milwaukee in advance of the weekend series with the Cardinals. He's expected to surpass the 75-pitch mark in his start with Wisconsin on Monday and should make his next turn with the Brewers if all goes well.

Matt Garza
SP FA
Thu 4/13/17 5:00 PM

Garza (groin) is expected to make another rehab start with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garza reported no issues after making a rehab start Wednesday, so he is on track to take the mound again five days later. Garza threw 72 pitches Wednesday and allowed just one earned run over five innings, so he could be ready to rejoin the Brewers after his next outing barring any setbacks during Monday's game.

Matt Garza
SP FA
Wed 4/12/17 11:43 AM

Garza (groin) will make his first rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Colorado Springs.
EDGE Analysis
Garza has been dealing with the nagging injury since the end of spring training, but appears to be on track for a return to the rotation with Junior Guerra (calf) out until late May. Manager Craig Counsell said the veteran right-hander will need at least two rehab appearances before he has a chance to rebound from a rough 2016 campaign (4.51 ERA over 19 starts).

Matt Garza
SP FA
Wed 4/5/17 5:15 PM

Garza (groin) is aiming to make his first rehab start for Triple-A Colorado Springs on April 12 in Memphis, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports.
EDGE Analysis
He would then follow that up with a second rehab start April 17 in Nashville, but it is unclear if he would need any more outings after that before being activated. The injury to Junior Guerra (calf) opens up a spot in the big-league rotation for whenever Garza is ready.

Matt Garza
SP FA
Wed 4/5/17 12:48 PM

Garza (groin) could head out on a rehab assignment next week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garza was able to throw a batting practice session Tuesday without issue, and it appears the next step in his recovery is a minor-league game. It's not clear how many of those outings he will need before being ready to rejoin the big club, but he has a chance to pitch for the Brewers before April comes to a close.