YIMI GARCÍA NEWS

Gearing up for setup role Garcia gave up a hit in a scoreless eighth inning during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

Impact The right-hander didn't allow a run in two innings while pitching for the Dominican Republic during the WBC, and he's also delivered three clean innings for the Jays in Grapefruit League play. Garcia's combined 2:0 K:BB over that time isn't exactly dominant, but he's still set to be one of the primary setup men for closer Jordan Romano in 2023, and he recorded a career-high 22 holds in that role last year.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena 6 RBIs, Rays beat Blue Jays, tie for AL WC lead

Randy Arozarena hit his 20th homer and drove in six runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto 10-6, tying the Blue Jays at the top of the AL wild-card standings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yimi Garcia gets the final out | 09/16/2022 Yimi Garcia gets Ramón Urías to ground out to second for the final out in the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Orioles

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Guerrero hits 100th homer at age 23, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-1

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 100th home run at age 23, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 to ensure winning a rare five-game series against a wild card rival

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches first save Garcia pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over the Yankees on Saturday.

Impact Toronto closer Jordan Romano pitched in each of the first two games of the series, so Garcia was given the task of preserving the team's three-run, ninth-inning lead. He threw 17 pitches to retire the side in order and notch his first save of the campaign. Garcia saved 15 games for Miami last season, but Adam Cimber -- who was deployed in the fifth inning Saturday -- has gotten the majority of the closing opportunities when Romano has been unavailable this season.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yimi Garcia picks up save | 08/20/2022 Yimi Garcia gets Andrew Benintendi to fly out to right field for the final out, securing the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Yankees

AUGUST 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hernández hits go-ahead 3-run HR, Blue Jays beat Tigers 5-3

Teoscar Hernández hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scored twice and the Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3, Toronto’s 11th win in 14...

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Berríos ties career-high with 13 Ks, Jays beat Phillies 4-3

José Berríos matched his career high by striking out 13 over six innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had four hits, including a go-ahead double in the sixth, and the Toronto Blue Jays sna...

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clean inning in return Garcia threw a perfect sixth inning in Friday's 5-2 extra-innings loss to the Mariners.

Impact Garcia's first appearance since he returned from a back strain saw him pitch well in a 2-2 contest. The right-hander has mainly worked as a setup man in 2022, logging a 3.29 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB with 12 holds, three blown saves and a 1-3 record through 27.1 innings. Garcia should continue to be part of the high-leverage mix for the Blue Jays, though Jordan Romano has shown no signs of relinquishing the closer role.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from injured list Garcia (back) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact Garcia struck out two in a perfect inning during his lone rehab appearance at Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, and he'll rejoin the Blue Jays' bullpen ahead of Friday's game against Seattle. The right-hander should reclaim high-leverage duties for the Blue Jays after he picked up 12 holds in 28 appearances to begin the year.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team, not activated Garcia (back) is with Toronto for its weekend series at Seattle but has not yet been activated from the injured list, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Garcia has been sidelined since June 21 with a back strain and threw one inning in a rehab outing with Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. He could immediately return to a high-leverage role, as he recorded 12 holds in 28 appearances prior to being sidelined.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could join team soon Garcia (back) may require only one rehab appearance after striking out two batters in one inning Monday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact According to Longley, manager Charlie Montoyo was impressed with Garcia's first rehab appearance, and he noted that it's possible Garcia could rejoin the team in Seattle, meaning Monday would serve as his lone MiLB outing. The club will likely check in on the right-hander Tuesday to ensure he's feeling strong before making a decision on whether he'll require another appearance in the minors.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes out on rehab assignment Garcia (back) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Buffalo.

Impact Garcia landed on the injured list in late June with a sore back, but it did not take him long to recover. Given that he has only been out a couple weeks, he may not need to appear in more than a game or two before rejoining the major-league roster.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays try to stop road skid, take on the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays will aim to break their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays aim to stop slide in game against the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays head into the matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays after losing three games in a row

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays aim to stop slide in game against the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays head into the matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays after losing three games in a row

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays play the Rays in first of 5-game series

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays to open a five-game series

JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on injured list Garcia was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left back strain, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The right-hander was reported to be dealing with discomfort in his left side earlier this week, but the injury has now been diagnosed as a back strain. It's unclear exactly how long Garcia will be sidelined, though he'll be eligible to be reinstated from the injured list July 7. Jeremy Beasley was added to the 26-man roster in a corresponding move.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back inflammation Garcia is dealing with lower-back inflammation, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Reports from earlier in the week indicated Garcia was dealing with discomfort in his left side, but the issue is evidently in his lower back. He tested the injury by throwing some pitches Friday, but the Blue Jays have yet to announce if he's cleared to pitch.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with left side discomfort Garcia wasn't available during Wednesday's win over the White Sox due to left side discomfort, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Garcia tossed a scoreless inning during Tuesday's win over the White Sox, but he's apparently dealing with a side issue following the outing. The Blue Jays have a scheduled day off Thursday, and the right-hander will be re-evaluated ahead of Friday's series opener against Milwaukee.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first win as Jay Garcia (1-3) picked up the win Sunday against the Yankees, striking out three batters over 1.1 perfect innings.

Impact The right-hander put together one of his most impressive outings of the season against one of the league's most dangerous offenses, and Garcia got rewarded for his efforts in top of the seventh inning when the Blue Jays re-took the lead for good in the bottom of the frame. He has yet to record a hold in June, but the 31-year-old has been scored upon only once in his last 10 appearances, posting a 2.89 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB in 9.1 innings over that stretch.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays rally from 5 down, end Yankees' 9-game win streak

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. launched his fifth career grand slam, Teoscar Hernández hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to stop the Yankees’ nine-game winning...

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guerrero homers, leads Stripling, Blue Jays over Tigers 6-0

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered, Ross Stripling pitched one-hit ball for six innings and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-0

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yimi Garcia seals Blue Jays' win ' 06/01/2022 Yimi Garcia seals the Blue Jays' 7-3 win by inducing a flyout to center field

JUNE 2, 2022 • MLB.COM