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Marlins Put Snelling on IL, Recall Garrett

5/14/2026

Summary

Snelling Injured

The Miami Marlins placed Robby Snelling on the 15-day injured list on May 13, 2026, after a left-elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain.
Snelling, who allowed three runs in five innings, felt discomfort after a bullpen session and will be tested.
The club reinstated Pete Fairbanks and recalled Braxton Garrett, a 2.30 ERA Triple-A pitcher who will start Thursday.
Chris Paddack was DFAed, signed with the Reds, and will start Saturday.

Summary

Snelling Misses 2025

Snelling, the Marlins’ 2016 first-round pick, missed all of 2025 after a recurring elbow injury.
Miami obtained Snelling from the San Diego Padres in July 2024 by trading reliever Tanner Scott.
The injury opened a spot for left-handed prospect Thomas White (3.05 ERA in six starts), giving the rotation three southpaws—Garrett, White and Pete Fairbanks—and prompting analysts to question the club’s medical and development strategy for high-draft-pick pitchers.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 MLB logged a record 31 Tommy John surgeries, underscoring a surge in ulnar collateral ligament repairs that began in the early 2000s. The Cubs’ rookie Kerry Wood missed the entire 2005 season, while the following year Durham Rays prospect Matt Baldelli required the same operation after a workout injury, prompting clubs to rethink pitcher development.

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Snelling Injured

The Miami Marlins placed Robby Snelling on the 15-day injured list on May 13, 2026, after a left-elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain.
Snelling, who allowed three runs in five innings, felt discomfort after a bullpen session and will be tested.
The club reinstated Pete Fairbanks and recalled Braxton Garrett, a 2.30 ERA Triple-A pitcher who will start Thursday.
Chris Paddack was DFAed, signed with the Reds, and will start Saturday.

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