YIMI GARCÍA NEWS

Mariners place starter Luis Castillo on the 15-day IL sidelining him for the stretch run

The Seattle Mariners placed right-hander Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list due to a hamstring injury, taking away one of their top arms for the stretch run

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for season The Mariners transferred Garcia (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Garcia was shut down from throwing Tuesday after experiencing a setback during a bullpen session, and his move to the 60-day IL will officially prevent him from pitching again this season. He'll finish the 2024 campaign with a 3.46 ERA and 0.90 WHIP alongside a 49:12 K:BB across 39 innings. Seby Zavala was selected from Triple-A Tacoma to fill the opening on Seattle's 40-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down from throwing Garcia (elbow) was pulled off his throwing program Tuesday after reporting discomfort following a bullpen session, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Garcia has been on the injured list since Aug. 23 with right elbow inflammation, and his latest setback indicates that he likely isn't close to a return to Seattle's bullpen. The Mariners will evaluate him to determine the severity of the issue, but there is no guarantee that the 34-year-old righty will make it back before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing in Arizona Garcia (shoulder) has begun throwing at extended spring training in Arizona, MLB.com reports.

Impact General manager Justin Hollander notes Garcia remains without a timeline for return, but there remains hope the right-hander will be able to return at some point in September. Garcia was in the early stages of his Mariners tenure when the shoulder issue popped up, as he'd been acquired via trade from the Blue Jays on July 26 and had logged a total of nine innings across 10 appearances.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list The Mariners placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Tuesday, due to right elbow inflammation.

Impact Garcia will go on the IL for his right elbow for the second time this season. As a member of the Blue Jays, he was placed on the injured list in June due to right elbow neuritis, and his return was delayed due to neck stiffness. He has struggled since joining the Mariners in late July, posting a 6.00 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across nine innings, and he has given up at least one earned run in each of his last three outings. Given his prior injury history in his right elbow, Garcia could be sidelined beyond the 15-day window, putting his availability for September in jeopardy. The Mariners recalled southpaw Gabe Speier from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 13th hold Thursday Garcia recorded his 13th hold in a loss to the Tigers on Thursday, allowing an earned run on a walk over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Garcia issued an inning-opening walk to Austin Meadows in the eighth before retiring the final two batters he faced, but Andres Munoz subsequently surrendered a two-run home run to Javier Baez that allowed Meadows to cross the plate. Garcia has now been charged with a combined three earned runs over the last two days and five overall in his last five appearances, a stark contrast to the four straight scoreless one-inning outings he opened his Mariners tenure with.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Báez hits 2-run HR in 8th, Tigers hold M's to 1 hit and cap 3-game sweep with 2-1 victory

Javier Báez hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers held the Seattle Mariners to one hit and rallied for a 2-1 win to complete a three-game sweep

AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baddoo hits game-ending double in 10th as Tigers rally to beat Mariners 3-2

Akil Baddoo’s pinch-hit double in the 10th inning gave the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night

AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong start in Seattle Garcia recorded his 12th hold in a win over the White Sox on Sunday, firing a perfect eighth inning.

Impact Garcia was just acquired via trade with the Blue Jays on Friday, and he's been put right to work with the Mariners. Sunday's stellar seven-pitch outing was preceded by Garcia's Saturday debut, when he earned his 11th hold with a pair of strikeouts over one clear inning. Garcia figures to see plenty of seventh- and eighth-inning work now that Ryne Stanek has been traded to the Mets, and he should also be in line for an occasional save opportunity on days Andres Munoz is unavailable.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Raleigh homers again as the Mariners complete a three-game sweep of the White Sox in a 6-3 win

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Bryce Miller pitched 6 1/3 innings and the Seattle Mariners completed a three-game sweep of the White Sox with a 6-3 win to extend Chicago's losing...

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays trade former first-round pick RHP Nate Pearson to Cubs for two minor leaguers

The Toronto Blue Jays traded right-hander Nate Pearson to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in exchange for two minor leaguers

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reliever Ryne Stanek acquired by Mets from Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas

Right-hander Ryne Stanek was acquired by the Mets from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas in a move by New York to bolster its bullpen

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breakdown of the Mariners acquiring Yimi Garcia | 07/26/2024 The MLB Tonight crew breaks down the Mariners acquiring Yimi Garcia from the Blue Jays for two Minor League prospects

JULY 26 • MLB.COM

Mariners bolster bullpen acquiring Yimi García from the Toronto Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen acquiring right-hander Yimi García from Toronto with top prospect Jonatan Clase part of the return going back to the Blue Jays

JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to Seattle The Mariners acquired Garcia from the Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for Jonatan Clase, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact There could be additional players going to the Blue Jays, but Clase is expected to be the main piece. Garcia has been one of the better relievers in baseball this season, posting a 2.70 ERA and 42:8 K:BB K:BB over 30 innings while recording five saves. He will be part of the late-inning picture in Seattle but should be behind Andres Munoz in the saves pecking order.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Seattle The Mariners acquired Garcia from the Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for outfielder Jonatan Clase and catcher Jacob Sharp, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Garcia has been one of the better relievers in baseball this season, posting a 2.70 ERA and 42:8 K:BB K:BB over 30 innings while recording five saves. He will be part of the late-inning picture in Seattle but will likely be behind Andres Munoz in the pecking order for saves.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list The Blue Jays activated Garcia (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia has been sidelined since mid-June with right elbow ulnar neuritis and dealt with some neck stiffness during a brief rehab assignment. He's feeling good now, however, and should immediately be thrown back into the late-inning mix for the Blue Jays, perhaps even as the team's closer. Garcia boasts a 2.57 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 37:7 K:BB over 28 innings this season.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Sunday Garcia (elbow) will join the Blue Jays ahead of Sunday's game in Arizona and could be activated from the injured list, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Garcia had his second rehab appearance pushed back twice due to neck stiffness but was able to pitch two-thirds of an inning Friday with Triple-A Buffalo. The 33-year-old has been shelved since June 17 due to right elbow ulnar neuritis. With Jordan Romano likely out until September, Garcia could enter the second half of the season as the Blue Jays closer.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

MiLB outing pushed back again Garcia (elbow) did not appear in a game for Triple-A Buffalo as expected Wednesday due to neck stiffness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Garcia's rehab appearance has now been pushed back twice due to a neck issue that popped up Tuesday. He threw a side session instead to make up for not getting into a game and is now slated to pitch for Buffalo on Thursday, barring any further setbacks.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab appearance delayed Garcia (elbow) didn't pitch in a rehab game at Triple-A Buffalo as scheduled Tuesday due to neck stiffness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Garcia's injury isn't considered to be serious, but the Bisons opted to hold him out of the game as a precaution. The 33-year-old reliever is now slated to appear in Wednesday's game, assuming he feels better by then. It's unclear how many additional rehab appearances he will need to make past Wednesday, though a return to Toronto before the All-Star break has not yet been ruled out.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Making rehab appearance Saturday Garcia (elbow) will pitch for Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia isn't expected to require more than two rehab appearances, with Saturday's outing his first with Buffalo. With Jordan Romano (elbow) out for the foreseeable future, Garcia could step into the Blue Jays' closing role once activated from the IL.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Making rehab appearance Saturday Garcia (elbow) will pitch for Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia isn't expected to require more than two rehab appearances, with Saturday's outing his first with Buffalo. With Jordan Romano (elbow) out for the foreseeable future, Garcia could step into the Blue Jays' closing role once activated from the IL.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Garcia (elbow) feels good following Wednesday's bullpen session and will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Buffalo, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The right-hander will need at least a couple appearances in the minors before being cleared to rejoin the Blue Jays. Chad Green is currently operating as Toronto's closer with Jordan Romano (elbow) out indefinitely after elbow surgery, but Garcia could be the favorite for saves once reinstated.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Requires rehab stint Garcia (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday and will need at least one minor-league rehab appearance before being activated, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact If all goes well, Garcia would be sent out for a rehab assignment following Wednesday's bullpen session. While it's unclear exactly how many appearances he'll need in the minors, manager John Schneider indicated Garcia would need more than one outing before rejoining the active roster. Once he's healthy, Garcia could take over closing duties considering Jordan Romano (elbow) will be shut down from throwing for at least six weeks.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Throws off mound Garcia (elbow) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The reliever will throw another bullpen session Wednesday before the next steps in his rehab program are determined. Garcia has missed just two weeks with a nerve issue in his right elbow, so it's possible he'll skip a rehab assignment and return from the 15-day injured list whenever the Blue Jays feel that he's ready. With Jordan Romano (elbow) out indefinitely, Garcia should be back in the mix for saves once he returns, perhaps even as the club's top option. Chad Green has been serving as Toronto's closer since Garcia landed on the IL but hasn't received any save chances during that stretch.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE