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  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 200 lbs
  • Born: Oct 18, 1983

  • Debut: July 4, 2007

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September 13, 2009

Garrett Olson is back in Seattle, as he has been recalled by the Mariners, according to the Seattle Times. Olson was sent down on August 20 with a 3-5 record.

Our View:

Olson has struggled quite a bit this season, as he has a 5.88 ERA in 24 games with the team. He will probably pitch out of the bullpen unless a rotation sport opens up.

August 20, 2009

MLB.com reports that the Mariners have optioned left-hander Garrett Olson to Triple-A Tacoma.

Our View:

Olson was demoted to clear room for new acquisition, Bill Hall. He was 3-5 with a 5.88 ERA in 24 games with the Mariners this season and spent time in the rotation and the bullpen. He's a candidate to be called back up when the rosters expand in September.

July 30, 2009

Garrett Olson got rocked by the Rangers on Thursday as the Mariners fell big by a score of 7-1. Olson lasted only 3.2 innings and allowed four runs, including three homers, on six hits while walking two and striking out two. Olson is now 3-5 on the season.

Our View:

Olson now has a sparkling ERA of 5.61 on the season, and it looks like he might have pitched his way ou of the rotation. Even if he does get a few more starts, he should not be viewed as a fantasy option in any format.

July 22, 2009

Garrett Olson has been dropped from the Mariners' rotation, according to the Seattle Times.

Our View:

This is not surprising as he holds a losing record at 3-4, and was lit up for seven earned runs over 1.1 innings in Tuesday's start at Detroit. Skipper Don Wakamatsu is yet to announce Olson's replacement (for Sunday), but Jason Vargas, Chris Jakubauskas and Brandon Morrow are viewed as the top candidates.

July 21, 2009

Garrett Olson was roughed up for seven earned runs on five hits over 1.1 innings in Tuesday's 9-7 loss at Detroit. He had three walks and no strikeouts, and was tagged for two homers.

Our View:

Olson suffered his worst outing of the season, and he now has a losing record at 3-4. He is not fit for fantasy duty outside of the deepest of leagues.

July 16, 2009

Garrett Olson gave up three runs (two earned) on five hits over a mere 2.2 innings of work in Thursday's 4-1 loss at Cleveland. He issued three walks with two strikeouts.

Our View:

Olson falls to 3-3 for the season, and remains winless over four starts this month. He is only an option for the deepest of fantasy leagues.

July 4, 2009

Garrett Olson walked four in six innings on Saturday, but also struck out five and surrendered only two runs, as the Mariners scored in the ninth to beat Boston 3-2.

Our View:

Olson has a respectable 4.54 ERA through 54. innings in 2009, but doesn't strike out many batters, and walks too many, and isn't much of an option beyond emergency spot starter in most formats.

June 28, 2009

Garrett Olson notched his third win of the season on Sunday as the Mariners beat the Dodgers 4-2. Olson went five innings and allowed two runs on four hits while walking one and striking out three.

Our View:

Olson looked pretty good today, but he still only lasted five innings. His fantasy value is fairly low right now, and he should probably only be owned in the deepest of fantasy leagues.

June 24, 2009

Garrett Olson was roughed up for six earned runs on eight hits over 5.1 innings in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Padres at Safeco Field. He had no walks and two strikeouts.

Our View:

Olson falls to 2-2, and his ERA climbs to 4.95. He has been inconsistent this season, and is only fit for fantasy duty in deeper leagues.

June 17, 2009

Garrett Olson allowed just two hits in six innings of work to earn his second victory of the season in the Mariners 4-3 win over the Padres on Wednesday. Unfortunately, both hits left the park and he was touched for three earned runs.

Our View:

This is still a pretty impressive performance deapite the light hitting opposition. Olson has bounced back and forth from the rotation and bullpen this season, but he will stick in the rotation now that Erik Bedard has landed on the DL. He's still a risky play though as he won't see the Padres again.

June 11, 2009

Garrett Olson enjoyed a solid outing in Thursday's 6-3 win at Baltimore, as he only allowed two earned runs on five hits over five innings. He had three walks and one strikeout.

Our View:

Olson claimed his first win of 2009, but should still not be considered for fantasy duty outside of deeper AL-only leagues.

May 31, 2009

Garrett Olson was mediocre in a no decision against the Angels on Sunday, giving up five runs off five hits with zero walks and three strikeouts in 5.1 innings.

Our View:

Olson was hurt by two home runs. He was coming off a fine showing in his previous start but will have to string together more than a few nice outings in a row before he can be considered in any league.

May 17, 2009

Garrett Olson got knocked around by the Red Sox on Saturday as his team fell 5-3. Olson went six innings and allowed five runs on four hits while walking four and striking out two.

Our View:

Olson wasn't very good tonight, but he settled down after the first two innings. Olson is not the answer to the pitching woes in Seattle, and he is definitely not the answer to any fantasy pitching problems.

May 16, 2009

According to the Seattle Times, Garrett Olson will get the start against the Red Sox on Saturday.

Our View:

Olson is starting in place of injured pitcher Erik Bedard. He has a 2.57 ERA in three relief appearances this season, but is 0-4 with a 7.76 ERA in his career against the Red Sox. If for some reason he's on your fantasy roster, it's best not to start him today.

May 6, 2009

Garrett Olson has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma by the Mariners, according to FOX Sports. Reliever Shawn Kelley was placed on the 15-day DL as the corresponding move.

Our View:

Olson was acquired in a trade with the Cubs in January. He was 2-2 with a 3.08 ERA over five starts with Tacoma.

April 30, 2009

Garrett Olson carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning of Thursday's game for Triple-A Tacoma and finished the game allowing one run on one hit in 6.2 innings. He walked two and struck out six batters.

Our View:

Olson has a 3.08 ERA this season, but he has still struggled with walks. He will need to continue his control progress in order to be considered as a reliable starter for the Mariners in the future.

March 15, 2009

Garrett Olson allowed three hits, five walks, and seven earned runs over 1.2 innings in Sunday's 15-5 loss to the White Sox.

Our View:

Olson has nothing that resembles an out pitch and his terrible ERA over two stints in the majors is the result. He is simply to hittable to be relied on for a starter, and the Mariners should not need to force him into their rotation. Look for him to start the season at Triple-A.

January 28, 2009

The Mariners have acquired Garrett Olson and Ronny Cedeno from the Cubs in exchange for Aaron Heilman, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.

Our View:

Olson will compete for a job at the back of the Seattle rotation. The lefty has always produced in the minors, but his career 6.87 ERA in 33 major league starts inspires little confidence.

January 18, 2009

Fox Sports reports that the Cubs have acquired Garrett Olson in return for outfielder Felix Pie.

Our View:

Olson has made 33 start for Baltimore over the past two seasons and carries a hefty 6.87 ERA. Regardless, he will be given a shot to win the fifth spot in the Cubs rotation this spring.

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