He returned in 1979 but had two more stints on the disabled list and finished the year with a record of 4–10. Garland's 1980 campaign was a bit better as he threw 150 innings for Cleveland and had a record of 6–9, but threw a two-hit shutout on July 3.
Garland's return to the field in 1979 was followed by two more injuries and ended with a 4-10 record. His 1980 season saw him pitch 150 innings for Cleveland, resulting in a 6-9 record, including a notable two-hit shutout on July 3rd.