PT TODAY: Braxton Garrett to join MIA rotation

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NEWS: Miami placed Johnny Cueto and Joe Wendle on the IL; recalled infielder-outfielder Garrett Hampson and pitchers Braxton Garrett and Daniel Castano; and designated Jeff Lindgren for assignment.

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BHQ SPIN: Cueto’s injury is a right biceps strain; we’ve cut about a third of his projected innings for now, and given those innings to Braxton Garrett, who is returning after just one day in the minors. Garrett was in the competition for the Marlins rotation, but lost out and was sent to the minors to allow him to remain stretched out for just such an injury occurrence. Before being optioned to the minors, he had made one inauspicious relief appearance: three innings, six hits, two runs,...

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