He was 8-11 with a 4.29 ERA in 27 starts for the Diamondbacks. Los Angeles Dodgers Garland was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 31, 2009 for a player to be named later (Tony Abreu). He was already in Los Angeles as the Diamondbacks were playing the Dodgers that day. Television camera showed Garland being told of the trade during the sixth inning. He made his Dodgers debut on September 3, 2009 pitching against his old teammates. During this game, the Diamondbacks broadcasters found their key of the game from a 9th grader which was, "Keep your friends close, keep Jon Garland closer." He pitched in six games for the Dodgers, finishing 3-2 with a 2.72 ERA but was left off the post-season roster. After the season, the Dodgers declined the $10 million option on Garland for the 2010 season, making him a free agent. San Diego Padres On January 26, 2010, Garland agreed to a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres. Jon Garland recorded the 1000th strikeout of his career on May 30, 2010 which helped beat the Nationals 3-2 in extra innings. He finished the season 14-12 with a 3.47 ERA in 33 starts. Return to Los Angeles Dodgers On November 26, 2010, Garland signed a 1-year $5 million deal with an option for 2012 to return to the Dodgers as the fifth starter in their rotation. He started nine games with the Dodgers and had a 1-5 record and a 4.33 ERA when he was placed on the disabled list on June 2 with shoulder discomfort. On July 5, it was announced that he would have surgery on his shoulder and would not pitch again during the 2011 season. On October 4, 2011, the Dodgers announced that they were declining Garland's 2012 option and paying him a buyout of $500,000. Cleveland Indians In January 2012, Garland agreed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians, which included an invitation to spring training. However, Garland never took his physical and the Indians cancelled the deal on February 22. Seattle Mariners Garland signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on February 12, 2013. Despite pitching to a 2.25 ERA in spring training, Seattle decided not to guarantee him a spot in the starting rotation. On March 22, 2013, he used his opt out clause and became a free agent. Colorado Rockies After being