The Detroit Tigers have returned Rule 5 draft pick Reed Garrett to the Texas Rangers after selecting him as part of the Rule 5 draft back in December. Garrett was designated for assignment this past week and cleared waivers meaning he could return to the Rangers organization.
Garrett has struggled with the Tigers this season throwing just 15.1 innings in his 13 relief appearances. The 26-year-old right-hander has posted an 8.22 ERA this season and an ugly 2.41 WHIP allowing 24 hits and walking 13 while allowing 14 earned runs.
Garrett’s 2018 season is what propelled him into the eyes of those that follow minor league baseball after successful stints with both Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock.