Luis García - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Elects free agency Garcia elected to become a free agent Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from the Twins' 40-man roster. Rather than accept an outright assignment, the veteran reliever is now a free agent and can seek employment elsewhere.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Twins The Twins designated Garcia for assignment Saturday.

Impact Garcia has found little success across his nine appearances for the Twins, allowing 10 earned runs and posting a 2:4 K:BB in just 8.2 innings, and he'll now be cast off the active and 40-man rosters to make room for Taj Bradley's (pectoral) return from the IL. The 39-year-old Garcia is a candidate to be released by the organization if he clears waivers.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Snags save Sunday Garcia allowed a run on two hits and a walk and struck out one over one inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.

Impact Garcia made things interesting, but he was able to maintain a lead. He's picked up two saves and a hold over his last four outings, though he's allowed two runs on five hits and two walks in that span as well. That usage suggests he's in the mix for ancillary save chances -- that was the case Sunday, as Justin Topa worked a high-leverage spot in the eighth inning while Eric Orze was presumably unavailable after a 26-pitch outing Saturday. Through 15 innings this season, Garcia has a 9.00 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 6:6 K:BB over 15 appearances. He's on his seventh team in the last four years, having joined the Twins in April after he was released by the Mets.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Jeffers and Kody Clemens help Twins avoid sweep, beat Brewers 5-4

Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking homer and Kody Clemens had two doubles and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to avoid a three-game sweep

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Byron Buxton's RBI double in 11th inning gives Twins a 2-1 victory over Guardians

Byron Buxton doubled off the wall in left-center with one out in the 11th inning, scoring automatic runner Matt Wallner, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Shuts door for first save Garcia secured the save Saturday against Cleveland, throwing a clean 11th inning.

Impact The journeyman reliever nabbed his first save of the season in extra innings Saturday, which was highlighted by an impressive play by Kody Clemens at second base for the game's final out. With a 10.64 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 4:4 K:BB over 11 innings for the Mets and Twins this year, Garcia doesn't appear to be in the mix for steady high-leverage work going forward despite Saturday's showing.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals square off against the Twins in series rubber match

The Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Abrams has grand slam and 5 RBIs, House, Tena and Millas also homer as Nationals rout Twins 15-2

CJ Abrams hit a grand slam with a career-high five RBIs, Drew Millas, Brady House and José Tena also homered and the Washington Nationals set their season high for runs in a 15-2 r...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Twins face the Nationals leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins meet the Washington Nationals with a 1-0 series lead

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Twins try to break road losing streak, face the Nationals

The Minnesota Twins will try to stop their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Washington Nationals

MAY 5 • Associated Press

An eight-run eighth inning lifts the Blue Jays past the Twins 11-4

Kazuma Okamoto hit his third home run in two days, Brandon Valenzuela homered in an eight-run eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 11-4

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Selected to active roster The Twins selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Impact Garcia signed a minor-league deal with Minnesota last Tuesday, and after giving up one earned run over two appearances at St. Paul, he'll join the big club to replace the injured Garrett Acton (shoulder). Garcia has already made six MLB appearances with the Mets this year and gave up five earned runs across 6.1 innings, so he'll likely be limited to low-leverage work with the Twins. Zak Kent was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gets MiLB pact from Twins The Twins signed Garcia to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Impact Garcia was released by the Mets last week after allowing five earned runs on 11 hits with a 4:2 K:BB over 6.1 innings. The 39-year-old will report to Triple-A St. Paul for now but could earn a promotion sooner rather than later to help out the beleaguered Twins bullpen.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent The Mets released Garcia on Tuesday.

Impact Garcia passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from the 40-man roster, and the Mets have now officially cut him loose. The 39-year-old yielded five earned runs on 11 hits with a 4:2 K:BB across his first 6.1 frames this season and will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract if he wants to continue his playing career.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Mets designated Garcia for assignment Sunday.

Impact The veteran right-hander joined the Mets on a one-year, $1.75 million contract in January, but he's being let go after surrendering five earned runs on 11 hits with a 4:2 K:BB across his first 6.1 frames of the campaign. Garcia had a 3.42 ERA and 1.46 WHIP across 58 regular-season appearances last year.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mets replace struggling 39-year-old reliever with minor leaguer | Sporting News The New York Mets on Sunday designated right-hander Luis Garcia for assignment after having a 7.11 ERA in six appearances.

APRIL 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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APRIL 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mets rally past the Pirates 4-2 on a 3-run homer by Luis Robert Jr. in the 11th inning

Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the New York Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Part of Opening Day bullpen Garcia has won a spot in the Mets' bullpen to begin the season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 39-year-old right-hander has become a journeyman late in his career, and the Mets will be his eighth MLB team in the last eight seasons, including three separate stints with the Angels. Garcia has recorded double-digit holds in five straight campaigns, and between the Halos, Nationals and Dodgers in 2025 he produced a 3.42 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 48:26 K:BB over 55.1 innings.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mets set to add to 'pen depth, agree to deal with Luis García (source) NEW YORK -- As they look to finalize their bullpen mix with less than three weeks until the start of Spring Training, the Mets have agreed t...

JANUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Gets one-year pact from Mets The Mets signed Garcia to a one-year, $1.75 million contract Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact He'll have an opportunity to earn an additional $1.25 million in incentives. Garcia pitched for three different teams in 2025, finishing with a 3.42 ERA and 48:26 K:BB over 55.1 frames between the Dodgers, Nationals and Angels. He will turn 39 next week and will fill a middle relief role in Queens.

JANUARY 21 • 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

Season over Garcia (oblique) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Sept. 25.

Impact Garcia is dealing with a left oblique strain, and he will now be forced to miss the team's final two contests of the 2025 campaign. Left-hander Sammy Peralta was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace Garcia in the major-league bullpen Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Collects second save Garcia allowed two hits and a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Rockies.

Impact Garcia got the save chance because Kenley Jansen stayed back in Anaheim to avoid the risks associated with his atrial fibrillation, which has been aggravated by the altitude in past trips to Colorado, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Garcia wasn't exactly at his best, allowing multiple baserunners for the fourth time in his last eight appearances, but he was able to get the job done for his second save of the season. The right-hander has added 11 holds while pitching to a 3.48 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 48:25 K:BB over 54.1 innings between the Angels, Dodgers and Nationals this season. Garcia has pitched twice in the last three days, so it's unclear if he'll be available should a save situation arise Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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