LUIS GARCIA NEWS

Facing hitters Garcia (elbow) threw live batting practice Tuesday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia has already been ruled out for the rest of the season as he continues to work his way back from a Tommy John procedure he underwent in May 2023. However, the fact he is back to facing hitters after having his throwing program paused in August bodes well for his availability to begin the 2025 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters Garcia (elbow) threw live batting practice Tuesday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia has already been ruled out for the rest of the season as he continues to work his way back from a Tommy John procedure he underwent in May 2023. However, the fact he is back to facing hitters after having his throwing program paused in August bodes well for his availability to begin the 2025 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return in 2024 Houston manager Joe Espada said Monday that Garcia (elbow) will not return to pitch this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery in May of 2023, and he began the season on the injured list. He was building his way up to a return to the majors, but he suffered multiple setbacks that caused his rehab assignments to be halted or delayed. Garcia will resume his throwing program this weekend by playing catch, but his attention will now focus on being fully healthy for next spring.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume throwing Garcia (elbow) has yet to resume a throwing program, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia has had to have his rehab assignment shut down on two occasions because of soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow. While manager Joe Espada wasn't ready to rule Garcia out for the remainder of the season when asked Monday, he admitted that "obviously we're running out of days." Fantasy managers should certainly not be counting on the right-hander to come back and make an impact down the stretch.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment delayed The Astros pulled Garcia off his rehab outing slated for Sunday due to right elbow soreness, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It marks the second time that Garcia has had his rehab assignment postponed as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery from May of 2023. The 27-year-old right-hander is expected to join the Astros before the end of the year, but this recent setback will delay his return to the majors.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31 • SI.COM

Throws two simulated innings Garcia (elbow) threw 30 pitches split across two simulated innings Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia faced hitters Tuesday and was able to reach 93 miles per hour during the session, which is in line with his normal fastball velocity. While the right-hander will still require a rehab assignment, the expectation is that Garcia will join the Astros before the regular season ends.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Set for sim game Garcia (elbow) will throw a sim game either Tuesday or Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Friday and will now be set to face hitters. General manager Dana Brown also stated Friday that he believes Garcia will return to game action this season, though it could come as a reliever.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Set for sim game Garcia (elbow) will throw a sim game either Tuesday or Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Friday and will now be set to face hitters. General manager Dana Brown also stated Friday that he believes Garcia will return to game action this season, though it could come as a reliever.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Completes another bullpen Garcia (elbow) threw a 35-pitch bullpen Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia completed a 15-pitch bullpen Saturday and was able to jump up to 35 pitches in Friday's session. The right-hander could progress to facing live hitters soon before what's expected to be a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Completes another bullpen Garcia (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia completed a 15-pitch bullpen Saturday and was able to jump up to 35 pitches in Friday's session. The right-hander could progress to facing live hitters soon before beginning what's expected to be a lengthy rehab assignment.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Throws 15 pitches Garcia (elbow) threw 15 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia's threw 15 pitches as part of his first mound work since July 4. While Saturday's session was the first step toward resuming his rehab assignment, Garcia will likely have to complete additional bullpens before being shipped out. The 27-year-old is 14 months into his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen Saturday Garcia (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saturday will mark Garcia's first time throwing off a mound since July 4, as the Astros opted to pull him off his rehab assignment following a rough outing in Double-A. He will likely need to throw a few additional mound sessions past Saturday before returning to the minor leagues, at which point he'll require multiple rehab starts as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen Saturday Garcia (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saturday will mark Garcia's first time throwing off a mound since July 4, as the Astros opted to pull him off his rehab assignment following a rough outing in Double-A. He will likely need to throw a few additional mound sessions before resuming his rehab stint, at which point he'll require multiple starts as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will resume mound work soon Astros general manager Dana Brown said Thursday in an interview on the Sean Salisbury Show that Garcia (elbow) will resume throwing off the mound in a couple days, Michael Schwab o...

Impact Garcia had to be pulled off his rehab assignment after not bouncing back well from his last rehab start, but he was never shut down from throwing and is almost ready to try things from the bump again. The right-hander is making his way back from Tommy John surgery and, once he's cleared for rehab games again, will need several more starts before becoming an option for the Astros' rotation.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled off rehab assignment Garcia (elbow) has been pulled off his rehab assignment, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia had made two rehab starts and didn't bounce back well from his last one on July 4, with the Astros limiting him to playing catch since then. It does not appear to be a major setback at this point, but Garcia will re-start a 30-day rehab window once the team feels he's ready. Clearly, a return to the major-league rotation won't be happening anytime soon. Garcia is coming back from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent last May.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't throw bullpen Saturday Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Garcia (elbow) threw from flat ground instead of off the mound following his rehab start Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia was roughed up in his rehab start Thursday with Double-A Corpus Christi, allowing four earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two over 1.1 innings. Espada noted that Garcia's arm "wasn't feeling as good as we wanted it to feel," and it's worth noting that the 27-year-old has been scratched from throwing a bullpen for two straight days.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to catch Garcia (elbow) played catch Thursday after originally being scheduled for a bullpen session, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia struggled in his rehab appearance July 4, primarily due to issues with his location. Manager Joe Espada framed the downgraded activity as a precaution, though the team has also not announced when Garcia will make his next rehab start.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Roughed up in latest rehab start Garcia (elbow) covered 1.1 innings while striking out two and giving up four earned runs on three hits and one walk in his latest rehab start last Thursday with Double-A Corpus Chr...

Impact After tossing a perfect inning in his first rehab outing June 28 in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, Garcia was much less sharp while jumping up three levels for his second rehab start. While he spotted 21 of his 31 pitches for strikes in the start and hit 94 miles per hour with his fastball, his command wasn't on point, as he served up two home runs among the three hits he allowed. Due to effects of Hurricane Beryl in Texas, Garcia's rehab program has been slowed down this week, though he's scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday, according to MLB.com. If all goes well with the side session, Garcia could then make his third rehab start as soon as this weekend.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Moving up to Double-A Astros manager Joe Espada said on Tuesday in an interview with SportsTalk 790 that Garcia's (elbow) next rehab start will come Thursday at Double-A Corpus Christi, Chandler Rome of...

Impact Garcia threw one inning with the Astros' Florida Complex League affiliate this past Friday in his first rehab appearance. It's not clear what his targeted pitch count is for Thursday's outing, but Garcia will need a handful of rehab starts before becoming an option to join the Astros' rotation. He's making his way back from Tommy John surgery.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Throws one rehab inning Garcia (elbow) threw one scoreless inning in the Florida Complex League on Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia returned to game action for the first time since May of 2023. He threw 12 pitches and averaged 92.7 mph with his fastball. Garcia is slated to make his next rehab outing in early July.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

On cusp of rehab assignment Manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Garcia (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League his weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old threw a 32-pitch live bullpen session over the weekend and is just about ready for game action. Garcia will likely need to throw another bullpen session before being cleared for games, at which point he'll jump into a lengthy rehab assignment as he finishes up his recovery from May 2023 Tommy John surgery.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

On cusp of rehab assignment Manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Garcia (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment with the Astros' complex league affiliate this weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old threw a 32-pitch live bullpen session over the weekend and is just about ready for game action. Garcia will likely need to throw another bullpen session before being cleared for games, and it'll be a lengthy rehab assignment as he finishes up his recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in May of 2023.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Inching toward rehab assignment Garcia (elbow) threw a live bullpen session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Manager Joe Espada said Saturday that Garcia will begin a minor-league rehab assignment if the right-hander responds well to Saturday's session. Garcia is in the latter stages of his recovery from Tommy John surgery in May of 2023. In his last full season in 2022 with the Astros, Garcia went 15-8 over 28 starts with a 3.72 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 157:47 K:BB across 157.1 innings.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Garcia (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Astros manager Joe Espada proclaimed Garcia ahead of schedule after the session. While certainly good to hear, the right-hander will still almost surely be sidelined at least until around midseason while recovering from last May's Tommy John surgery.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE