YIMI GARCÍA NEWS

Throws bullpen session Garcia threw a 25-pitch live batting practice session Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Garcia missed around two weeks of camp while waiting to secure a visa. The team has remained hopeful that he will be available on Opening Day, and this is another step towards that goal. Garcia could appear in a spring training contest soon, depending on how he recovers from his recent session.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could throw side session Friday Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Wednesday that Garcia (visa issues) has arrived at the team's big-league camp and could throw a bullpen session Friday, Scott Mitchell of TSN...

Impact Though he's missed nearly two weeks' worth of workouts while looking to secure a visa, Garcia shouldn't require much ramp-up time, considering that he's a reliever who historically hasn't worked more than one or two innings per appearance. He's expected to fill a setup role for Toronto in 2022 after he went 15-for-18 in save chances while posting a 4.21 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 60:18 K:BB in 57.2 innings last season between stops in Houston and Miami.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arriving soon Garcia's visa issues are nearly resolved, and he should arrive at camp Thursday or Friday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Garcia is facing a fairly substantial visa delay, but the Blue Jays aren't ruling him out for Opening Day. He's been able to throw back in Venezuela and is expected to require just two or three Grapefruit League appearances to be ready.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with visa issues Garcia will be a late arrival to spring training due to visa issues, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Garcia landed a two-year contract with the Blue Jays shortly before the lockout, but he'll have a delayed start to camp due to his visa issues. It's not yet clear how long the right-hander will be away from the team or whether his absence will impact his availability to begin the regular season.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After twice turning down Toronto, righty Gausman joins Jays

In each of the past two offseasons, pitcher Kevin Gausman spurned free agent advances from the Toronto Blue Jays and general manager Ross Atkins

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teams spend $1.4B in 1 day, then MLB locks out players

Major League Baseball teams committed to an unprecedented $1.4 billion in salaries Wednesday, hours before the league locked out players following the 11:59 p.m. expiration of the...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Toronto Garcia agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact The 31-year-old righty has a 3.53 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 19.9 K-BB% and 16 saves over the past three seasons. He notched 15 saves for Miami last season before getting traded to the Astros. Jordan Romano is the presumed closer in Toronto, but Garcia could work in a setup role. The deal includes a club option for a third year.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15

Who do you call when you need a big out? Jordan Shusterman is here to help, ranking the top 15 relievers in the World Series.

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Struggles in relief Saturday Garcia (3-9) was tagged with the loss in relief Saturday against Arizona after allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits while striking out one across one inning.

Impact Garcia had tossed three scoreless outings this week but the wheels fell off in this one, and he couldn't get the job done in extras after allowing three runs in the top of the tenth. The 31-year-old reliever has been wildly inconsistent this month and owns a 6.14 ERA through eight appearances in September, allowing at least one run in three of his last six trips to the mound.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros snap Rockies' 4-game win streak with 5-0 victory

Jake Odorizzi and four relievers combined on a five-hit shutout, Taylor Jones had a two-run double and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rizzo shines again with key hit, Yankees beat Marlins 3-1

Anthony Rizzo continued his remarkable debut for the Yankees with another key hit and New York completed a three-game sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles use 9th-inning walk to beat depleted Marlins 8-7

Ryan McKenna drew a bases-loaded walk from Steven Okert to force in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles got home runs from Trey Mancini and...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gurriel, Astros jump to big lead, cruise past Mariners 11-4

Yuli Gurriel singled, doubled and homered to drive in three runs and lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 11-4 on Wednesday

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami Marlins set to trade Yimi Garcia to Astros after evolution into closer in 2021 The Miami Marlins are closing in on a deal to trade relief pitcher Yimi Garcia to the Houston Astros for outfielder prospect Bryan De La Cru...

JULY 28, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Shipped to Houston The Astros acquired Garcia from the Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact De La Cruz isn't a top-tier prospect, but a 24-year-old with an .880 OPS at Triple-A is a decent return for a rental reliever in Garcia, who is signed to an affordable one-year, $1.9 million contract in his final year of arbitration. Prior to being dealt, the 30-year-old right-hander emerged as the Marlins' primary closer this season, converting 15 of 18 save attempts while posting a 3.47 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 8.7 K/9. Unfortunately for his fantasy managers, Garcia's value will take a significant hit moving forward, as he's unlikely to challenge All-Star closer Ryan Pressly for save opportunities in Houston. Instead, Garcia will become a key part of the bridge to the ninth inning.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 15th save Garcia recorded his 15th save of the season Saturday against the Padres after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, walking one and fanning one.

Impact Garcia handled the ninth inning with a one-run lead and while he walked Trent Grisham to start his outing, he quickly closed things out by striking out Manny Machado and then inducing Wil Myers to a double play. This was Garcia's 15th save of the season and he has converted each of his last six save chances.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 14th save Garcia did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless 10th inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Nationals.

Impact Garcia was called upon to maintain a two-run lead in the 10th inning and needed only nine pitches to lock down his 14th save of the season. It was his first save since July 3, and he had been shaky in four outings since, allowing five earned runs, seven hits and four walks across just 3.1 innings. Therefore, this was a necessary clean outing for Garcia and may have been enough for him to hang onto the closer role. Anthony Bender picked up a save July 4, and he could be next in line for saves if the team decides to make a change. However, Bender had pitched three of the last four days so he was likely unavailable for this contest.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alfaro has run-scoring double in 10th, Marlins beat Nats

Pinch-hitter Jorge Alfaro drove in the go-ahead run with a double, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals in 10 inning...

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Realmuto's big day helps Phils take care of Marlins

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JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Realmuto powers Phils over Marlins to finish suspended game

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JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down 13th save Garcia gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 13th save of the season in a 3-2 win over Atlanta.

Impact After a brief rough patch in late May and early June, Garcia has bounced back in impressive fashion, posting a 2.25 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 9:1 K:BB over his last eight innings while converting all four of his save chances. The 30-year-old remains locked into the closer role for Miami.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara, Cooper lift Marlins past Braves 3-2

Sandy Alcantara pitched six strong innings, Garrett Cooper homered and drove in two runs, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rogers expected to start for the Marlins against Phillies

The Marlins will start Trevor Rogers on Tuesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Vince Velasquez

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up save No. 12 Garcia allowed one hit and had two strikeouts in one inning to pick up the save in Saturday's win over Washington.

Impact Garcia yielded a leadoff single to Josh Harrison to start the ninth, but he responded by fanning Alex Avila and Kyle Schwarber before inducing a game-ending pop-out by Trea Turner. It was an efficient performance by the veteran reliever, who had allowed a run in two of his previous three outings. Garcia is 3-6 with 12 saves in 15 opportunities in 2021, and he sports a stellar 2.79 ERA and 1.07 WHIP.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss Tuesday Garcia (3-6) took the loss Tuesday as the Marlins fell 2-1 to the Blue Jays, giving up one run on two hits in the ninth inning. He struck out two.

Impact Entering a 1-1 game at home with a save situation no longer on the table, Garcia couldn't send the affair to extra innings and instead served up back-to-back doubles to Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel. The Miami closer has been struggling lately, getting tagged with four losses and two blown saves in four chances over his last nine appearances with a 7.36 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB through 7.1 innings. His overall numbers on the season are still solid, but the Marlins could begin looking at other ninth-inning options if Garcia can't right the ship soon.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE