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First opinion was 'decent news' The Astros placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow soreness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Joe Espada said the team got "decent news" from the first opinion on Garcia's elbow, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. However, it's still awaiting the results of a second opinion before a decision is made on how to proceed. Garcia was pulled off his throwing program last week after experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired elbow.
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Seeking second opinion Garcia met with doctors Tuesday regarding his right elbow and will seek a second opinion, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Garcia was pulled off his throwing program Thursday after reporting soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow. There's still no telling after his first doctor visit how long it will be before he's ready to start up his rehab again, but it's usually not a great sign whenever a second opinion is sought after. More details should come once another doctor takes a look at Garcia.
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Shut down with elbow soreness Garcia has been shut down due to soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Garcia had been scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Thursday, but that's been scrapped and he will be evaluated by doctors. The right-hander has encountered multiple bumps in the road in his comeback from May 2023 Tommy John surgery, suffering a couple setbacks last season and now another.
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Set for live BP Thursday Garcia (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Garcia has been slow-played in Astros camp after he encountered multiple setbacks last season while working his way back from Tommy John surgery. At last check, he was still working on regaining some zip on his fastball, and it's not clear where his velocity currently stands. When Garcia might be able to appear in games is a bit of a mystery, but he's getting closer.
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Nearing live BP Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Garcia (elbow) could throw a live batting practice session soon, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Garcia is still working on regaining his velocity following Tommy John surgery and multiple setbacks last year, but he hasn't had any hiccups so far this spring. There remains no timetable for when the right-hander might be ready to pitch in a game.
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Close to facing hitters Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Garcia (elbow) hit 90 mph during a bullpen session Thursday and is getting close to facing hitters, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Garcia averaged 94 mph with his four-seamer during his last full, healthy season in 2022, but he's still ramping things back up following Tommy John surgery and multiple setbacks. The Astros have already ruled the right-hander out for Opening Day, but it's not clear whether he might be able to make some Grapefruit League appearances.
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Throws bullpen session Garcia (elbow) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Astros have already ruled Garcia out for Opening Day after he had a couple setbacks last season as he attempted a return from Tommy John surgery. However, he's been throwing for a while without issue and should be able to make some Grapefruit League appearances. Garcia hasn't started a major-league game since May of 2023.
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Won't return by Opening Day General manager Dana Brown said Saturday that Garcia (elbow) will not be ready for Opening Day, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Garcia missed all of last year after undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2023, and he was pulled off a rehab assignment twice due to multiple instances of elbow soreness. He managed to resume throwing live batting practice by the end of the season and hasn't experienced any problems since then, but it seems the Astros are going to be extremely cautious in getting him ready for the 2025 campaign. It's unclear exactly how far the 28-year-old's absence will extend into the regular season.
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Avoids arbitration Garcia (elbow) signed a one-year, $1.875 million contract with the Astros on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Garcia's salary won't change much from the $1.88 million he received last season, which makes sense considering he hasn't appeared in a big-league game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2023. However, the 28-year-old righty has been throwing live BP since September, so he figures to have a good chance at being ready for the start of spring training.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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.
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