Garrett's next rehab step, Cabrera to resume throwing, plus more Marlins news and notes

[Noah Berger]

Updates on recent injuries and players' progressions as the start of the 2024 season draws near. 

JUPITER, FL—Here are the latest news and notes from Miami Marlins camp entering Wednesday's action.

 

Injury Updates

• Edward Cabrera is expected to play catch in some capacity on Thursday after receiving good news from the MRI of his shoulder. Skip Schumaker wouldn't commit to any sort of timeline until he actually sees him throw. On Cabrera's outlook re: Opening Day, "I would say it's in jeopardy. That's fair. Until we see him throw out there, I don't know what that looks like in his build-up process. He still could get there. But until we see him throw I can't give you like a hard take on that. (Once) I see him throw then I can give you (an answer of whether) it's gonna be tough or there's still a chance. We can back him up to the fifth spot [in the rotation], too and see what happens but there was competition anyways in that rotation. So we're gonna have to see it pretty soon."

 

• JT Chargois was sent to see a specialist to see if everything is okay with his neck/spine area. Skip Schumaker on JT: "(He) didn't look right yesterday...The velo just wasn't there. The slider just wasn't what he's used to it being." He previously dealt with a similar neck injury in 2018, and it sounds like they think this is a flare-up. 

 

• Braxton Garrett threw two simulated innings in a bullpen session this morning as he works on building up for what will be a delayed start to his season. A member of the coaching staff informed Fish On First after his session that Brax looked "great" and is continuing to make good progress. Barring any setbacks, the next step for Braxton is live BP at some point this weekend. 

• Josh Simpson said he will play catch later today for the first time since suffering the nerve injury to his left elbow. He said he's obviously upset about the setback but is feeling good again and is taking advice from the training staff and pitchers like A.J. Puk, who have experienced similar nerve issues, on how to deal with it going forward. 

Skip about how some injuries have impacted the previously difficult roster decisions: "This always happens. It works itself out. You're always worried about who's making the team, who's not, and all that stuff. It always works itself out. It's kind of crazy. I don't want any more injuries. I'm good for the year. Not just for spring but for the year. It's going to happen; it's inevitable. But luckily, we have a little bit of depth, especially on the pitching side, to manage until those guys are healthy and come back up."

 

Non-Injury Updates

• Bryan Hoeing and Tanner Scott are scheduled to pitch in a minor league game on the backfields today at around 1 PM to get some innings in.
• A.J. Puk is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game on the backfields Thursday to keep him on his regular rest schedule. The Major League team is having an off day.

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