Garrett Acton

The Colorado Rockies claimed pitcher Garrett Acton off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Acton, 27, will be added to Colorado's 40-man roster.

Fantasy Impact

In 2025, Acton posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across 58.2 innings at Triple-A Durham. Given Colorado's weak pitching staff and lack of depth, Acton has a decent chance to break spring training with the major-league club. If he does not, he will report to Triple-A Albuquerque.

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Garrett Acton to Triple-A Durham on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Acton is being sent down to the minors after spending just two days in the Rays bullpen. He made his lone appearance on Sunday, pitching a scoreless inning while allowing two walks. In a corresponding move, Joe Boyle was recalled from Triple-A to start Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Rays selected the contract of RHP Garrett Acton from Triple-A Durham.

Fantasy Impact

Acton last appeared in the majors in the majors in the 2023 season.

The Rays reassigned Garrett Acton to minor-league camp Monday, per team updates, after he rehabbed from Tommy John surgery following six 2023 appearances with the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Acton, post-Tommy John surgery from 2023 with the Athletics, joins Tampa Bay’s minors Monday on a two-year deal, set for Triple-A Durham’s bullpen in 2025. His six MLB outings hint at potential. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues might stash him, eyeing a midseason call-up if his rehabbed elbow holds up and he regains form in the minors.