Garrett Acton #26

Began his collegiate career at St. Louis University (2017) before pitching one season at Parkland College (Ill.) in 2018...played his final two collegiate seasons at the University of Illinois (2019-20)…was originally selected by the White Sox in the 35th round of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft but did not sign.

2025

Invited to Major League Spring Training with Tampa Bay...Posted a 1-0 record and 6.23 ERA (3 ER/4.1 IP) in five Spring appearances, allowing three walks against four strikeouts...Spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Durham, going 5-1 with a 3.68 ERA (24 ER/58.2 IP) in 45 appearances (four starts), converting three saves in four opportunities...Walked 27 batters against 71 strikeouts and held opponents to a .188 AVG (39x208). Marked lowest opponent's AVG in his three Triple-A seasons...Allowed one run in a 14-game span (17 IP) from June 4-July 20, posting a 0.53 ERA and holding opponents to a .121 AVG (7x58). Missed time on Durham's seven-day IL from Aug. 21-Sept. 4...Contract selected by Tampa Bay from Triple-A Durham on Sept. 13...Made Rays' debut and only Rays' appearance on Sept. 14 at Chicago-NL. Walked two batters in one scoreless inning...His outing on Sept. 14 marked his first Major League appearance since May 28, 2023 w/ the Athletics vs. Houston...Optioned to Triple-A on Sept. 15, where he spent the remainder of the regular season...Designated for assignment on Nov. 3 and claimed off waivers by Colorado on Nov. 6. 

2024

Did not pitch while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.

2023

Selected by the Athletics on May 14 and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on May 29 after making six appearances...made his Major League debut on May 14 vs. TEX (1.2IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 2SO)...made 21 relief appearances for Las Vegas, going 5-2 with a 5.59 ERA (29.0IP, 18ER) and three saves...was placed on the injured list on June 14 (right elbow inflammation) and released on July 19...after undergoing Tommy John surgery, signed a Minor League contract with the Rays on Dec. 15.

2022

Went 3-9 with a 5.01 ERA (70.0IP, 39ER) and nine saves in 51 appearances between Las Vegas and Double-A Midland...led Athletics Minor Leaguers in appearances and ranked third in saves.

2021

Made his professional debut between Class-A Stockton and Class-A Lansing, going 3-0 with a 3.69 ERA (53.2IP, 22ER) and two saves while fanning 87 batters.