After being called up to the Marlins early in the 2017 season, Jarlin Garcia was a pleasant surprise addition to the Marlins’ thin relief corps. Garcia was called up to get left-handed batters out and provide middle relief help to the beleaguered Marlins staff.
“We think [starting is] probably the best for his development. Last year was a little bit of a shortcut to the bullpen. Right now he’s a starter, we feel like he’ll be a starter this year. He’s got three pitches – he’s got starter’s stuff.”
Well, given the injuries to the Marlins staff, in particular Dan Straily starting the season on the disabled list, Garcia will make the club and join the starting staff.