Luis Garcia - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Inks MiLB deal with Yankees The Yankees signed Garcia to a minor-league contract Sunday, per the MLB transactions log.

Impact Garcia became a free agent in November, ending his five-year stint with the Astros. The 29-year-old right-hander underwent a procedure in October to reconstruct his UCL and repair his flexor tendon, which ruled him out for the 2026 campaign. Per Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com, the contract is a two-year minor-league deal with a 2027 base salary of $2.25 million.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Report: Mets agree to deal with reliever Luis Garcia Deadspin | Report: Mets agree to deal with reliever Luis Garcia

JANUARY 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

Searching for new opportunity Garcia (elbow) was activated from the injured list and elected free agency Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia has been ruled out for all of 2026 while recovering from elbow surgery. He may have to wait until he makes progress in his recovery before finding a new team.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros Slugger Viewed as One of Top 40 Trade Candidates This Offseason The Houston Astros began the process of reducing their roster logjam. As expected by some, starting pitcher Luis Garcia was placed on outrig...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • SI.COM

World Series hero Chas McCormick among five players waived by the Astros | Sporting News Astros' outfielder was placed on outright waivers alongside John Rooney, Kenedy Corona, Luis Garcia, and Pedro Leon.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Placed on outright waivers The Astros placed Garcia (elbow) on outright waivers Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia has already been ruled out for the entire 2026 campaign -- his final year of team control -- after undergoing surgery to repair the UCL and flexor tendon in his right elbow in October. Having pitched just 34.2 innings over the past three seasons, the injury-prone right-hander is unlikely to be claimed by another club.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Luis Garcia faces lengthy recovery after RHP undergoes 2nd Tommy John surgery | Sporting News Asros reveal Luis Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Garcia facing another long rehab after 2nd TJ surgery HOUSTON -- Astros right-hander Luis Garcia is facing another long rehabilitation process after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery Wednes...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • MLB.COM

Requires UCL, flexor surgery Garcia's right elbow surgery Wednesday involved a reconstruction of his UCL and repair of his flexor tendon, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Astros had already previously ruled Garcia out for next season, and now the team has offered more details regarding the operation on Garcia's pitching arm. It's the second time Garcia has had his UCL repaired, as he missed most of the last two seasons following Tommy John surgery. The 2026 season is the final one Garcia is under team control, so he will likely be non-tendered this offseason.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Requires UCL, flexor surgery Garcia's right elbow surgery Wednesday involved a reconstruction of his UCL and repair of his flexor tendon, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels and Astros meet to determine series winner

The Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Astros RHP Luis Garcia (elbow) expected to miss all of 2026 Deadspin | Astros RHP Luis Garcia (elbow) expected to miss all of 2026

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics play the Houston Astros after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't pitch in 2026 Manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Garcia will undergo surgery on his right elbow and miss the 2026 season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia returned to a big-league mound this season for the first time in over two calendar years following May 2023 Tommy John surgery. He made just two starts before exiting his Sept. 9 outing against Toronto with elbow discomfort, and he will now have to wait at least another full season before getting the chance to pitch again. It remains unclear if his upcoming operation will be another Tommy John procedure.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros look to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The Seattle Mariners visit the Houston Astros looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series

The Seattle Mariners bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers take road slide into matchup with the Astros

The Texas Rangers will attempt to stop their three-game road slide in a matchup with the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros play the Rangers leading series 1-0

The Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros start 3-game series with the Rangers

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves take home losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros looking to end a four-game home losing streak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves bring home losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Atlanta Braves aim to break their three-game home losing streak with a victory against the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Season officially over The Astros transferred Garcia to the 60-day injured list Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right elbow discomfort, so Garcia will be ineligible to return in 2025 after Friday's move. Specifics regarding the right-hander's injury are unclear at this point, but he'll have a full offseason to recover. AJ Blubaugh is the leading candidate to fill Garcia's spot in the rotation the rest of the way.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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