LUIS GARCIA NEWS

Goes through workout Garcia (elbow) went through pitchers' fielding practice with his Astros teammates during the club's pre-ALDS workout Thursday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Since he's less than five months removed from Tommy John surgery, Garcia wasn't allowed to participate in the throwing portion of PFPs. The right-hander is slated to be sidelined at least until around midseason of next year.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 24, 2023

Pushed to 60-day IL The Astros transferred Garcia (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

Impact The transaction is merely a procedural move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Grae Kessinger, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of Monday's game in Toronto. Garcia will miss the remainder of the 2023 season and likely a large portion of the 2024 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow May 19.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery Friday as scheduled.

Impact It was announced earlier this month that Garcia would require the reconstructive elbow procedure and miss the remainder of the 2023 season. Given the usual 14-to-16 month recovery timetable, he probably won't throw another pitch in a major-league game until close to the midway point of the 2024 campaign. Garcia, 27, is under Houston's control through 2026.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros starter Luis García to have Tommy John surgery

Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis García needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the rest of the 2023 season.

MAY 6, 2023

Will undergo Tommy John surgery The Astros announced Friday that Garcia will undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and miss the remainder of the 2023 season.

Impact Garcia ends his 2022 season with a 2-2 record with a 4.00 ERA and 31:10 K:BB over his six starts. The right-hander left Monday's outing against the Giants after just eight pitches, and further evaluation determined that the operation was necessary. If there's a clean rehabilitation, Garcia could rejoin the Astros over the summer for 2024. In the meantime, Houston may need to look at reinforcing their starting rotation, although there is a chance that Lance McCullers (forearm) could join the Astros' group in the next month or so.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing further evaluation Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters that Garcia (elbow) is getting another evaluation from doctors following his MRI on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Baker told reporters that they expected to have more clarity on Garcia's status this weekend. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list with discomfort in his right elbow after leaving Sunday's start against the Phillies after throwing only eight pitches. Garcia is going to miss at least two weeks while recovering, but fantasy GMs will have a better idea on whether this is a long-term injury in the next couple of days.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Nats' Luis García, trying to win every pitch, shows growth at the plate García has shown a more disciplined approach this season, getting him moved up the batting order.

MAY 2, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

No timetable for return Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters before Tuesday's game against the Giants that there's no timetable for when Garcia (elbow) will be ready to return, Danielle Lerner of the...

Impact Baker also said that the team doesn't have a plan as of yet for who will replace Garcia in the rotation while he's on the shelf. The Astros won't need a fifth starter until May 9, so it's possible the team will go with a four-man rotation until making a decision. Garcia will be out at least two weeks while dealing with elbow discomfort, and a more concrete timetable should be presented after the results of his MRI are available.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list The Astros placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia was pulled from his last start Monday just eight pitches into the game. The 26-year-old righty is scheduled to undergo an MRI Tuesday evening, but the team apparently feels his injury is significant enough to warrant a trip to the injured list anyway. Matt Gage was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 2, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Headed for further testing Garcia is scheduled to undergo an MRI after leaving Monday's start with a right elbow injury, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia's latest outing lasted only eight pitches, as he was in obvious discomfort early on. The team should have more information to share on the severity of the injury once his MRI results come in.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Luis Garcia exits start vs. Giants Garcia left Monday's game against San Francisco in the first inning with an apparent injury.

MAY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Exits with injury Garcia left Monday's start against the Giants due to an apparent injury after throwing eight pitches, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia was unable to record an out before the training staff was sent out to the mound. The extent of the injury is unclear at this time, though he's likely headed for further evaluation. Brandon Bielak replaced Garcia and will likely be asked to eat up at least a few innings.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Tampa Bay Garcia (2-2) earned the win Tuesday, allowing three hits and two walks over six scoreless innings in a 5-0 win over Tampa Bay. He struck out seven.

Impact Garcia hasn't allowed a run over his last two starts, striking out 16 in that span, after starting the year 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA in his first three outings. It certainly appears that his early-season struggles are behind him as the 26-year-old righty lowered his ERA to 4.00 with a 1.26 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB after shutting down the first-place Rays on Tuesday. Garcia will look to keep his scoreless streak going in his next start, tentatively lined up to come next week against the Giants.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches gem in first win Garcia (1-2) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out nine.

Impact This performance was a welcome sight for fantasy managers after Garcia gave up multiple runs in each of his first three outings. The right-hander used his cutter effectively, as Toronto whiffed 19 times out of 51 swings when he threw that pitch. The 26-year-old is tentatively slated to face Tampa Bay in his next start as he looks to string together quality games.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Garcia puts away smile, uses aggressive side and dominates in bounce-back outing “That’s probably the best game he’s thrown in his career,” catcher Martín Maldonado said.

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Luis Garcia puts away his smile, uses his aggression and dominates in bounce-back outing “That’s probably the best game he’s thrown in his career,” catcher Martín Maldonado said.

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tagged with five runs Garcia (0-2) allowed five runs on six hits and two walks over five innings Friday, striking out seven and taking a loss against the Rangers.

Impact The Rangers got to Garcia early with Nathaniel Lowe knocking an RBI double in the first inning followed by Adolis Garcia's two-run shot in the third. Lowe knocked in two more runs during the fifth frame. Garcia has now allowed at leas three runs in each of his three starts to begin the year, resulting in an unsightly 7.71 ERA across 14 innings. He forced 12 whiffs Friday, including seven with his cutter. Garcia is lined up for a home start against Toronto next week.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No-decision in Minnesota Garcia did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over four innings in a 9-6 loss to the Twins. He struck out four.

Impact Kyle Farmer touched Garcia up for a three-run homer in the second inning. It goes down as another disappointing outing for Garcia after he allowed three runs on seven hits -- including a home run -- over five innings against the White Sox in his season debut. He's had to change his setup and delivery with the new rules in MLB, but even so, the results have been rather surprising (7.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP). The right-hander will get time to right the ship.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falters in sixth inning Garcia (0-1) took the loss Sunday against the White Sox, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over five-plus innings. He struck out four.

Impact Garcia allowed just a solo homer through five frames, but he returned for the sixth inning and loaded the bases without recording an out, with two of those runners coming around to score. The right-hander generated 13 swinging strikes but was hit hard at times, giving up five extra-base hits. Garcia will look to rebound his next time out, which tentatively projects to come Saturday at Minnesota.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 28, 2023

Reworks delivery Major League Baseball forced Garcia to change his windup this offseason, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia used a rocking motion with his arms during his windup in past seasons, but he has been forced to eliminate that as the league institutes a crackdown on deliveries that would be balks according to the letter of the rulebook. As a result, he shortened his windup and made it more compact. Garcia's results in the Cactus League have been positive to this point, as he's allowed only one earned run across five innings while maintaining a 5:1 K:BB.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Smooth sailing': New windup doesn't faze Garcia in spring debut PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Perhaps no pitcher has been affected more by baseball’s new rules designed to increase the pace of the game than Ast...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM