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Matt Garza | Starting Pitcher

Team: Chicago Cubs
Age / DOB:  (29) / 11/26/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 215
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Matt Garza (lat) will return from the disabled list to start Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
Garza threw six scoreless innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa earlier this week, so he shouldn't be on a strict pitch count in his season debut and will provide an immediate upgrade to the Cubs' rotation. His return means Carlos Villanueva will be relegated to a bullpen role. May 18 - 10:59 AM
Source: Bruce Miles on Twitter

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Matt Garza - S - Cubs

The Cubs will wait to see how Matt Garza (lat) feels and how his bullpen session goes Saturday before they make a decision about activating him.

Garza declared himself ready to rejoin the Cubs' rotation after six scoreless innings during Thursday's rehab start. It's probably just a formality at this point before the team announces that he'll rejoin the rotation next week. Carlos Villanueva is the likeliest candidate to be demoted to the bullpen.
Source: Jesse Rogers on Twitter
May 17 - 11:33 AM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat) allowed just two hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out six over six scoreless innings in Thursday's rehab start with Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs wanted Garza to show that he can go at least six innings if activated, so the performance should be enough to convince the club that he's ready. Assuming he stays on schedule, Garza's season debut will likely come next week in Pittsburgh.
May 16 - 9:59 PM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat) could rejoin the Cubs' rotation after Thursday's rehab start with Triple-A Iowa.

Garza lasted just 3 1/3 frames in his last rehab start, but he did get his pitch count up to 66. Manager Dale Sveum said the righty threw with a lot of "aggressiveness" in his bullpen session on Monday, and it's all about building up his stamina at this point. "We just have to get him built up so he can at least go out there for [six innings]," Sveum said.
Source: MLBlogs.com
May 13 - 7:34 PM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat) is expected to make two more rehab starts.

Garza stretched it out to 66 pitches in his second rehab start with Double-A Tennessee on Saturday, but he was only able to make it through 3 1/3 innings. He's expected to move up to Triple-A Iowa for his final two outings before rejoining the Cubs' rotation.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
May 12 - 9:11 AM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat) tossed 65 pitches in his second rehab start with Double-A Tennessee on Saturday, allowing three hits and a pair of walks over 3 1/3 scoreless innings.

40 of his 65 pitches went for strikes, and he recorded a pair of strikeouts in the outing. The Cubs were hoping that he'd make it through five innings in the appearance, but a 30-pitch first inning pretty much eliminated that possibility. Garza is likely to make one or two more minor league starts before returning to the Cubs' rotation.
Source: Mick Gillispie on Twitter
May 11 - 7:42 PM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat) will make his second rehab start for Double-A Tennessee on Saturday.

He'll be allowed to go four or five innings, or 75 pitches, whichever comes first. The Cubs would like him to be stretched out to 100 pitches before they'll activate him from the disabled list. He'll likely make at least one more rehab start after Saturday before returning to the Cubs' rotation.
Source: Mick Gilispie on Twitter
May 10 - 10:21 PM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat) allowed one run in 3 1/3 innings Monday in his second rehab start with Triple-A Iowa.

Garza allowed four hits while walking none and striking out three. He threw 37 out of 54 pitches for strikes. The Cubs want him to get stretched to 100 pitches before being activated from the disabled list, so he'll likely make at least two more rehab starts. He's well worth stashing in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Cubs.mlb.com
May 7 - 10:32 AM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Speaking in a Monday radio interview, GM Jed Hoyer said the Cubs would like to get Matt Garza (lat) up to 100 pitches before activating him from the disabled list.

That means Garza would likely have to make at least two more rehab starts after throwing 54 pitches in his Monday outing for Triple-A Iowa. That would put Garza on track to return for the beginning of Chicago's nine-game road trip on May 21.
Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter
May 6 - 4:55 PM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat) allowed one run over 3 1/3 innings Monday in a rehab appearance at Triple-A Iowa.

Garza yielded four hits but didn't walk anybody and struck out three, delivering 37 of his 54 pitches for strikes. The Cubs are considering activating the right-hander during their May 17-19 series with the Mets, which means he might make just one more minor league rehab start. Go scoop him up now in mixed fantasy leagues.
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
May 6 - 3:00 PM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat) could be activated as soon as the May 17-19 series against the Mets.

An earlier report indicated that Garza would make at least four rehab starts, but he'll apparently be evaluated after his third outing to determine whether he needs a fourth or can be activated. The right-hander allowed one run in 2 2/3 innings Wednesday in his first start and will pitch again on Monday. Garza is a fine roster stash if he's still sitting on your waiver wire.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
May 3 - 8:43 AM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat, arm) is scheduled to make at least three more minor league rehab starts.

Garza tossed 42 pitches in his first rehab outing Wednesday at Double-A Tennessee, allowing one earned run in 2 2/3 innings. He's on his way back from a lat strain and should be activated at some point in late May. The Cubs are expected to shop Garza this July.
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
May 1 - 5:27 PM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat, arm) allowed one run in 2 2/3 innings Wednesday in his first minor league rehab start with Double-A Tennessee.

Garza threw a total of 42 pitches and allowed one hit and two walks while failing to record a strikeout. He'll likely need 2-3 more rehab outings, placing his return in late-May if all goes well. He could be worth a stash in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Tennessee Smokies on Twitter
May 1 - 2:53 PM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat, arm) will make his first minor league rehab start Wednesday with Double-A Tennessee.

Garza was originally scheduled to make a rehab start last week, but he was scratched due to what was described as a "dead arm." However, he has bounced back nicely over the past few days. Making his way back from a lat strain, Garza will likely need at least three rehab starts before being activated. If all goes well, he should join the Cubs' rotation in late May.
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
May 1 - 10:26 AM
Matt Garza - S - Cubs

Matt Garza (lat, arm) threw off flat ground Friday and reported no tightness or soreness.

It was his first time throwing since he was scratched from a rehab start on Wednesday due to what was described as a "dead arm." Garza will throw a bullpen session before making a minor league rehab start, but he wrote on his Twitter account that he's hoping to return to game action next Wednesday. He's likely to need around three rehab starts before being activated from the disabled list, so a return in late May is the best-case scenario.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Apr 26 - 6:24 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Welington Castillo
2Dioner Navarro
3Steve Clevenger
1B1Anthony Rizzo
2B1Darwin Barney
SS1Starlin Castro
3B1Luis Valbuena
2Cody Ransom
LF1Alfonso Soriano
2Ryan Sweeney
CF1David DeJesus
RF1Nate Schierholtz
2Scott Hairston
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Garza
2Jeff Samardzija
3Edwin Jackson
4Scott Baker
5Scott Feldman
6Travis Wood
7Carlos Villanueva
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kevin Gregg
2Kyuji Fujikawa
3Carlos Marmol
4James Russell
5Shawn Camp
6Michael Bowden
7Hector Rondon
8Arodys Vizcaino