Ralph Garza Jr. RP FA Mon 8/22/22 8:03 PM
Ralph Garza Jr.
RP FA
Garza was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Monday after clearing waivers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garza was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay on Saturday, and he'll finish out the season with the Bulls. He owns a 2.84 ERA and 0.88 WHIP with an 18:3 K:BB across 25.1 frames in 2022 at Triple-A.
Ralph Garza Jr. RP FA Sat 8/20/22 12:06 PM
Ralph Garza Jr.
RP FA
Garza was designated for assignment Saturday, Steve Carney of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He had a 3.34 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 17:16 K:BB in 35 innings through 19 MLB appearances before being shuttled to Triple-A in early August. Garza was bumped off the 40-man roster to make room for Manuel Margot (knee), who was activated from the 60-day injured list.
Ralph Garza Jr. RP FA Fri 8/5/22 2:59 PM
Ralph Garza Jr.
RP FA
Garza was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garza made three appearances since being promoted July 27 and gave up one run on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk across four innings. Jimmy Yacabonis was added to the 26-man roster after being claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.
Ralph Garza Jr. RP FA Wed 7/27/22 5:17 PM
Ralph Garza Jr.
RP FA
Garza was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old was sent to Durham on July 16 but will rejoin the Rays with Matt Wisler (neck) moving to the injured list. Garza has appeared in 16 big-league games this year and has a 3.48 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 15:15 K:BB across 31 innings.
Ralph Garza Jr. RP FA Sat 7/16/22 2:12 PM
Ralph Garza Jr.
RP FA
Garza was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garza joined the major-league bullpen Tuesday but didn't make any appearances during his time with the Rays. The right-hander will head back to the minors after Ryan Yarbrough was recalled to start Saturday's game against the Orioles. Garza has posted a 4.20 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 15 innings over 10 appearances (two starts) in Durham this year.
Ralph Garza Jr. RP FA Tue 7/12/22 2:32 PM
Ralph Garza Jr.
RP FA
The Rays recalled Garza from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tampa Bay was in need of some fresh arms in relief after the team used five pitchers as part of a bullpen game in Monday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox, so Garza and Tommy Romero were elevated from Triple-A to give the big club some length. Josh Fleming (oblique) and Luke Bard -- who both covered three innings apiece Monday -- were placed on the 15-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Durham, respectively, to open up space on the active roster for Fleming and Romero.
Ralph Garza Jr. RP FA Tue 7/12/22 2:32 PM
Ralph Garza Jr.
RP FA
The Rays recalled Garza from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garza has been in the minors since throwing two shutout innings July 2 in Toronto. The reliever has a 3.48 ERA and two blown saves in 16 appearances this season, numbers suggesting he'll see mostly low-leverage work going forward.
Ralph Garza Jr. RP FA Sun 7/3/22 10:32 AM
Ralph Garza Jr.
RP FA
The Rays optioned Garza to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
In addition to the five relievers that were already on the injured list heading into the weekend, the Rays added Brooks Raley and Ryan Thompson to restricted list prior to their series in Toronto. As a result, the Rays are shorthanded in the bullpen, so Garza -- who worked two scoreless innings during the second game of Saturday's doubleheader -- will be swapped off the active roster for a fresh arm. Tampa Bay called up right-hander Cristofer Ogando from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Ralph Garza Jr. RP FA Wed 6/15/22 4:20 PM
Ralph Garza Jr.
RP FA
Garza was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garza was sent down Saturday but remained with the Rays via the taxi squad over the last few days. He'll rejoin the active roster after Drew Rasmussen (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Rasmussen was slated to start Thursday's matchup against the Yankees, but the Rays haven't yet announced who will take his place in the rotation. If Tampa Bay elects for a bullpen game Thursday, Garza should be a candidate to pitch multiple innings.
Ralph Garza Jr. RP FA Sat 6/11/22 10:59 AM
Ralph Garza Jr.
RP FA
Garza was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Garza did not allow a run over his last 9.0 innings with the Rays, but with him likely down for a day or two after tossing 2.2 innings in Friday's game, he was sent out to open up a roster spot for fellow pitcher Shane Baz. Garza figures to be back with the big club at some point this summer.