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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...

MAY 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

Padres win 3-2 in 10 to end 10-game losing streak to Dodgers

Austin Nola hit a sacrifice fly with one out in the 10th inning for the San Diego Padres, who won 3-2 to snap a 10-game losing streak to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Anderson sharp, Olson homers as Braves beat Padres 5-2

Ian Anderson pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning, Matt Olson hit one of Atlanta’s three homers and the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Reinstated from IL The Padres reinstated Garcia (oblique) from the injured list Friday, and he allowed one hit and no runs over two-thirds of an inning in the team's loss to Atlanta.

Impact Garcia opened the season on the IL due to the oblique issue, but he was able to return to the big club after two minor-league rehab outings. The 35-year-old relieved MacKenzie Gore with one out in the sixth inning of Friday's contest and needed just six pitches to get out of the frame, though he gave up a single to Marcell Ozuna. Garcia notched 11 holds with the Cardinals last season before signing with San Diego in December.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall's big hit, Jansen's save help Braves beat Padres 5-2

Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning and Ozzie Albies homered for the second straight game for the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves, who...

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Padres take on the Braves after Machado's 5-hit game

The San Diego Padres take on the Atlanta Braves after Manny Machado had five hits on Thursday in a 12-1 win over the Braves

APRIL 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves visit the Padres to start 4-game series

The San Diego Padres start a four-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Giants play the Padres with series tied 1-1

The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres play on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Begins rehab assignment Garcia (oblique) pitched a scoreless inning for Low-A Lake Elsinore on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Impact Garcia felt discomfort in his side during his first Cactus League appearance March 21, and he was diagnosed with a right oblique strain and placed on the 10-day injured list April 7. However, the right-hander came away from the rehab outing Saturday without concern, and he could be ready to rejoin the Padres when first eligible April 17. Garcia figures to play a significant role in the team's bullpen this season after posting a 3.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 34:8 K:BB across 33.1 innings with St. Louis last season.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres seek to extend win streak, take on the Giants

The San Diego Padres are looking to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press

San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks meet in game 4 of series

The San Diego Padres play the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 2-1 series lead

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres on Saturday

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks face the Padres leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the San Diego Padres

APRIL 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes on IL The Padres placed Garcia on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain.

Impact After signing a two-year, $7 million contract with San Diego in the winter, Garcia looked like a potential candidate to factor into the mix for saves with his new team, but his oblique injury coupled with the Padres' acquisition of closer Taylor Rogers from the Twins on Thursday likely ends those hopes. Once he moves past the oblique strain, Garcia will presumably slot into a setup or middle-inning role for the Padres.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to begin season on IL Garcia is expected to begin the season on the 10-day injured list while he contends with a side injury that first surfaced during his Cactus League debut March 21, AJ Cassavell of...

Impact According to Cassavell, Garcia was able to play catch Monday, so his side injury doesn't look to be a long-term concern. In any case, Garcia doesn't look as though he'll have enough time to get fully ramped up for Opening Day, which will leave him out of the mix not only for a spot in the Padres' season-opening bullpen, but also remove him from contention for the closing job for the time being. Manager Bob Melvin has yet to anoint a closer as Opening Day approaches, so it's possible the Friars take a committee approach to the ninth inning to begin the season before potentially settling on a preferred option. Garcia was believed to be a candidate to factor into the closing picture after he submitted a 3.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 34:8 K:BB in 33.1 innings for the Cardinals in 2021 before inking a two-year, $7 million deal with the Padres in free agency this winter.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres roster review: Luis Garcia Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2022 season: Late-blooming Luis Garcia turned a strong finish in the Cardinals' bullpen...

JANUARY 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Lands with Padres Garcia signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Padres on Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Garcia served as a late reliever for the Cardinals in 2021 and converted two of three save chances while recording 11 holds. Across 34 relief appearances, he posted a 3.24 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 33.1 innings. The Padres lost closer Mark Melancon to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, so Garcia will likely compete for save chances with Emilio Pagan ahead of the 2022 campaign.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

2021 BBWAA Award Finalists List Announced Monday, Nov. 15 AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — Randy Arozarena, Tampa Bay; Wander Franco, Tampa Bay; Luis Garcia, Houston...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Impresses in 2021 Garcia recorded a 3.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 34 strikeouts across 33.1 innings of relief work this season.

Impact Garcia added 1.2 scoreless innings in the NL Wild Card Game loss against the Dodgers, and he established himself as one of the top bullpen options for the Cardinals during the season. The 34-year-old has bounced around a bit during his MLB career but figures to get another shot in St. Louis next year, and he could end up on the fantasy radar if he starts seeing save chances.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down second save Garcia earned a two-out save with a pair of strikeouts Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact With the Cardinals holding onto a one-run lead in the ninth, Garcia came into the game to replace T.J. McFarland after he issued a one-walk out. The right-hander sent Lorenzo Cain and Kolten Wong down on strikes to finish things off. While Giovanny Gallegos remains the closer in St. Louis, Garcia has provided sufficient bullpen support, pitching to the tune of a 2.78 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with a pair of saves across 33 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cards win 10th in row, beat Brewers to extend wild-card lead

Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos fanned pinch-hitter Pablo Reyes with the bases loaded for the final out and St. Louis won its 10th straight game, increasing its lead in the play...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Earns save Garcia struck out a batter during a 1-2-3 ninth to pick up his first save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Brewers.

Impact Garcia was blown up for two runs on a pair of hits while managing to get just one out against the Padres on Sunday but bounced back nicely with a quick 1-2-3 ninth inning to record his first save of 2021. The 30-year-old had a 25.1 scoreless innings streak before Sunday's outing and appears to have possibly earned himself some more trust in high-leverage scenarios. For the year, Garcia has a 2.60 ERA, 0,94 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB over 27.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues thriving Sunday Garcia recorded his eighth hold in a win over the Reds on Sunday, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts over one inning.

Impact Garcia continues to serve as a highly reliable relief option for manager Mike Shildt, now having forged 21 consecutive scoreless appearances. The veteran right-hander has seven of his eight holds on the season over that span as well, and he's now coaxed his previously bloated ERA and WHIP down to 2.16 and 0.88, respectively.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado homers again, Cardinals beat Reds 2-0

Nolan Arenado homered for the second game in a row and five pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

On dominant run Garcia, who secured his third hold in an extra-inning win over the Tigers on Wednesday, has now pitched 16.1 consecutive scoreless innings during which he boasts a win, two holds a...

Impact It's quite the turnaround for the 34-year-old, who began his Cardinals tenure by yielding six earned runs over his first three appearances. Garcia's scoreless streak stretches back to July 28 and features five appearances of more than one inning in duration.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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