Kyle Garlick Stats

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick has made the team's Opening Day roster. Considered a longshot when the Twins opened camp, Garlick proceeded to swing a hot bat in Grapefruit League action, with 11 hits, five home runs, and 13 RBI in 16 games. The 29-year-old has played just 42 games at the big-league level with the Dodgers and Phillies- though he showcased some serious pop in the minors- with 40 home runs in 178 career games at the Triple-A level. Garlick will form the right-handed side of a platoon with Jake Cave in left field, though it's a role that would give him fantasy value in only the deepest of leagues.

12 days ago

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick went 1-for-3 with a solo blast in the bottom of the fourth inning against Boston for his second homer in Grapefruit League action. The veteran outfielder's blast left the bat at an exit velocity of 100.3 MPH, with his two outs also leaving the bat at 100-plus MPH. Garlick has compiled two homers and five RBI in two games, as he's made a convincing case for a bench spot so far, though there's still a fair amount of time left in spring training. He ended last season on the injured list with an oblique strain- and while he could earn some playing time if he keeps raking like this, he's still going to be hard-pressed to find consistent playing time with Alex Kirilloff and Brent Rooker also in the mix for at-bats.

over 1 month ago

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Kyle Garlick from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in exchange for pitcher Tyler Gilbert. Outfielder Nick Martini was designated for assignment by the Phils in a corresponding move. Garlick, 28, hit .250/.321/.521 with three homers and six RBI in 30 games in his first taste of the big leagues last season. He will have to impress the Phillies in spring training to win a backup outfield job heading into Opening Day. Gilbert, 26, had a 2.83 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 46 K's in 47 2/3 innings over 36 relief outings at Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2019. He could be useful as a lefty arm out of the bullpen eventually.

over a year ago