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Short outing against Boston Garcia (3-2) allowed five runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out four across four innings to take the loss Wednesday against Boston.

Impact Garcia was harmed by his defense, which committed two errors behind him. However, he also didn't have his best stuff as he surrendered three extra-base hits -- including a home run to Xander Bogaerts -- across his four frames. Garcia had been excellent prior to this outing, as he had allowed only three earned runs across 18 frames while tallying a 23:5 K:BB in three starts. He still owns a strong 3.35 ERA for the campaign.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nine strikeouts in win Garcia (3-1) earned the win and struck out nine in five scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks in a 5-0 victory in Minnesota.

Impact Garcia allowed at least one baserunner in each inning but held the Twins scoreless in large part due to his nine punchouts. Even though it was his second-shortest start of the season, his 95 pitches thrown were a season-high. The 25-year-old has recorded nine strikeouts and two walks in consecutive games and has a 37:9 K:BB for the season. Through six starts he has an excellent 2.94 ERA and 0.95 WHIP.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in win column Garcia (2-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out nine and earning a win over the Tigers.

Impact Garcia was dominant in Friday's victory; he didn't allow an extra-base hit and both runs to score against him came via RBI groundouts. He also tied his career high with nine punchouts and retired the last 13 batters he faced. The 25-year-old righty is now sporting a 3.45 ERA with a 28:7 K:BB through 28.2 frames. Garcia is projected to take the mound in Washington next week.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes tough-luck loss Garcia (1-1) gave up just two earned runs over six innings but took the loss Saturday as the Astros fell to the Blue Jays. He allowed five hits, struck out five batters and walked...

Impact Garcia contained every Toronto hitter except one, and the two solo shots he served up to former Astro George Springer wound up saddling him with his first loss of the season. He will attempt to get back in the win column next week against the Tigers.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Without his best stuff, Garcia provides length TORONTO -- The growing pains are far from over for Luis Garcia. For a second consecutive start, the sophomore righty allowed a pair of home...

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Coughs up five runs Garcia allowed five runs on five hits and a walk over six innings in Sunday's win over Toronto. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Garcia cruised through three shutout innings with little resistance before Vladimir Guerrero knocked an RBI sacrifice fly in the fourth. He then coughed up a solo home run to Lourdes Gurriel in the fifth followed by a three-run shot from Zack Collins in the sixth. Garcia remains 1-0 through three starts despite giving up eight runs over his last two outings, raising his ERA to 4.60. He's lined up for a rematch in Toronto next week.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first win Garcia (1-0) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk over 5.2 innings Monday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Angels.

Impact Through five innings, the only damage against Garcia was Tyler Wade's two-run double in the second inning. He retired 11 straight batters before Max Stassi hit a solo homer and knocked Garcia out of the game in the sixth. The 25-year-old forced 12 swinging strikes and improved his K:BB to 8:3 through 9.1 frames. Garcia will carry a 2.79 ERA into his projected start this weekend against the Blue Jays at home.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four scoreless frames Garcia received a no-decision in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Arizona, allowing two hits and two walks with one strikeout in four innings.

Impact Garcia was cruising against a weak Diamondbacks lineup, but manager Dusty Baker opted to play it safe with the young righty and remove him before facing the lineup for a third time. After 173 combined innings last season, the 25-year-old's workload could be limited early leading to more short starts though he should see an uptick in the strikeout department as he averaged more than one per inning in 2021. He's slated to toe the rubber against the Angels on Monday for his next start.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season debut coming in Arizona Garcia is scheduled to start Tuesday's series opener with the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

Impact Garcia was the odd man out for the Astros' four-game season-opening series with the Angels, but that may just have been a byproduct of how the spring pitching schedule shook out for Houston's rotation members. The 25-year-old righty's spot in the rotation should at least be more secure than Jake Odorizzi's, even though Odorizzi started Houston's second game of the season Friday. After a promising 12.1-inning sample in the majors in 2020, Garcia placed second in the American League Rookie of the Year balloting in 2021, finishing with a 3.48 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 167:50 K:BB across 155.1 frames.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Gives up three runs in loss Garcia (0-2) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out three in 2.2 innings to take the loss in Game 6 of the World Series against Atlanta on Tuesday.

Impact Garcia was charged with losses in each of his two World Series starts this year, and the Astros failed to provide him with any run support as Atlanta clinched a championship in Game 6. Across his five postseason starts, the righty generated an 8.04 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 15.2 innings.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to finish four innings Garcia picked up the loss in Game 3 of the World Series in Atlanta on Friday, lasting just 3.2 innings while giving up one run on three hits and four walks while striking out six.

Impact Garcia's strikeout total was strong, and his one run allowed wasn't bad, but he'd allowed far too many batters to be trusted to remain in the game any longer. He hasn't been particularly good this postseason, save for a big Game 6 win in the ALCS, as his short start Friday actually represents the second-longest of his four playoff outings this year.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Confirmed for Game 3 Garcia will start Game 3 of the World Series in Atlanta on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia will be pushed behind Jose Urquidy in the rotation. However, that shouldn't be taken as an indictment on Garcia, who looked great in his last start after struggling mightily in his first two postseason outings. The Astros can afford to pull their Game 2 starter early knowing they can rest their bullpen the next day, while the Game 3 starter will likely be asked to pitch deeper into the game.

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Sharp in Game 6 win Garcia (1-1) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out seven in 5.2 scoreless innings to earn the win against the Red Sox in Game 6 of the ALCS on Friday.

Impact Garcia dealt with right knee discomfort in last weekend's start, but he didn't appear to be hindered by the issue Friday. He tossed 76 pitches and held the Red Sox hitless through 5.2 innings before he gave up a triple to Enrique Hernandez in the top of the sixth. The 24-year-old has a 9.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 9.1 innings across three postseason starts this year, and he'll attempt to carry Friday's momentum into the World Series.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Starting Game 6 Garcia will start Game 6 of the ALCS against the Red Sox on Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Garcia started Game 2 of the ALCS on Saturday, but he was forced out of the contest in the top of the second inning due to right knee discomfort. However, he threw a bullpen Sunday and felt better following his early exit. As a result, the right-hander will start at Minute Maid Park as the Astros attempt to punch their ticket to the World Series.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen, not out for ALCS Astros manager Dusty Baker said Garcia (knee) threw a bullpen session and is "feeling a lot better," Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Garcia, who started Saturday's 9-5 loss to the Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALCS, labored through one inning (33 pitches) and was charged with five earned runs before departing with right knee discomfort. His ability to get back on the mound a day later suggests that Garcia avoided a major issue, and while Baker said the team isn't considering removing the right-hander from the ALCS roster, it's unclear what role he'll have moving forward. Because Jake Odorizzi was needed in long relief Saturday due to Garcia's early exit, the Astros will need to break in a new starter for Tuesday's Game 4 in Boston. Baker mentioned Zack Greinke as a potential candidate to step in and fill the opening.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Diagnosed with knee discomfort Garcia exited Saturday's game against Boston with right knee discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia gave up a grand slam in the first inning and had another run charged to his line after he walked the leadoff man in the second inning before exiting. The good news for the Astros is that he isn't dealing with an arm problem. If the knee issue passes quickly, the fact that he exited early could in theory leave him able to return within the next few days, but it's possible the injury is serious enough that he'll have to be removed from the roster.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with trainer Garcia was removed from Game 2 of the ALCS against the Red Sox on Saturday with an apparent injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The nature and severity of Garcia's injury aren't yet clear, but he left the game with no outs in the top of the second inning after a visit with trainers. He allowed four runs on two hits and three walks while striking out two in one inning prior to his removal.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Game 2 Garcia will start Game 2 of the ALCS against the Red Sox on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia will start on normal rest after he gave up five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings in Game 3 of the ALDS during his postseason debut. He'll attempt to right the ship at Minute Maid Park on Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pummeled by ChiSox Garcia took a no-decision Sunday in the Astros' 12-6 loss to the White Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS after giving up five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three ove...

Impact Garcia looked to be in strong position for a win after he entered the bottom of the third with a 5-1 lead, but the game quickly unraveled for the Astros. After issuing a leadoff walk and then striking out Jose Abreu, Garcia served up a two-run home run to Yasmani Grandal to cut the Astros' lead to two. Garcia then induced a groundout, but surrendered back-to-back singles before manager Dusty Baker turned the game over to reliever Yimi Garcia, who promptly allowed a three-run home run to Leury Garcia. While Luis Garcia's postseason debut was far from memorable, he should still be in good standing to maintain his spot in the rotation when his next turn comes up in the ALCS, should Houston advance.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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