YIMI GARCÍA NEWS

Records fifth save Garcia allowed one hit during the ninth inning to earn the save during Thursday's win over Arizona.

Impact The 30-year-old needed 16 pitches to secure the save as he continues to pitch well to open the 2021 season. Garcia has a 2-2 record and is 5-for-6 in save opportunities as he will be in charge of the Marlins closing role for the foreseeable future.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Campbell, Marlins to face Corbin, Nationals

The Marlins will start Paul Campbell on Saturday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Patrick Corbin

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers extra-inning loss Garcia (2-2) took the loss Friday versus Washington, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit. Garcia did not record an out.

Impact Garcia's outing lasted only two pitches before Washington's Kyle Schwarber hit a walkoff two-run home run. In addition to the loss, Garcia was also charged with a blown save, as Miami held a 1-0 lead when he entered. The 30-year-old has a 2.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB across 12.1 innings. He is now 4-for-5 in save chances, and he added two holds before taking over the closer job for Anthony Bass earlier in April.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aguilar snaps tie with HR in 9th, Marlins beat Giants 5-2

Jesus Aguilar snapped a tie with a two-run homer that sparked a four-run ninth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures fourth save Garcia had one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner during the ninth inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Baltimore.

Impact The 30-year-old needed only 10 pitches to retire the side in order as he continues to pitch well to open the 2021 season. Garcia has a 2-1 record and is 4-for-4 in save opportunities with one run allowed on five hits and a 10:3 K:BB through 10.1 innings.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in extras Garcia (2-1) allowed one run (zero earned) on two hits while striking out one in the 10th inning, earning the win over the Giants on Saturday.

Impact After getting the save yesterday, Garcia entered the game tied in the 10th inning. Garcia allowed only the leadoff runner on second base to score. He received the win after the Marlins walked it off in the bottom of the inning. After taking the loss on opening day, the 30-year-old has been perfect firing 8.1 scoreless innings en route to three saves and two wins.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another save Garcia notched his third save of the season Friday against Miami after pitching a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and fanning one.

Impact Garcia allowed a two-out single to Alex Dickerson, but he retired Buster Posey on a groundout to close things out. The 30-year-old right-hander has now gone 3-for-3 in save opportunities this season, and while manager Don Mattingly hasn't named him the team's official closer just yet, he seems to be locking down the role based on his recent performances.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects second save Garcia struck out two in a perfect 10th inning Wednesday to record his second save of the season in a 6-5 win over Atlanta.

Impact He fired 11 of 12 pitches for strikes and impressively fanned the red-hot Ronald Acuna and Marcell Ozuna to nail down the victory. Garcia has a 1.23 ERA and 7:3 K:BB through 7.1 innings to begin the year, and he quickly seems to be locking down the closer role in Miami.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aguilar's double lifts Marlins past Braves; Acuña 2 homers

Jesus Aguilar drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning double and the Miami Marlins overcame two homers by the Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. for their third straight win in Atlanta

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mattingly to spread around save chances While Marlins right-hander Anthony Bass works some things out with his mechanics, manager Don Mattingly is confident that the club's other l...

APRIL 11, 2021 • MLB.COM

Nails down first save Garcia struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Mets.

Impact Hours after Anthony Bass was removed from the closer role by Marlins manager Don Mattingly, Garcia got the save opportunity for the club and breezed through the heart of the Mets' order on 11 pitches (eight strikes). Dylan Floro and Richard Bleier, who worked the seventh and eighth innings, could also factor into the closing equation for Mattingly, but Garcia made a strong initial statement that he deserves the job to himself.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be new closer Garcia is one of the top options for Miami's next save chance, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact It sounds like Anthony Bass won't be getting the next save chance after blowing his first two chances of the season. Mish also mentions Dylan Floro as another top option to get save chances going forward. Garcia has given up one run while striking out three over four innings this season.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second hold Garcia struck out one in a perfect eighth inning Thursday to record his second hold of the season.

Impact Unfortunately for the Marlins, Anthony Bass blew his second save in the ninth. Garcia's been solid so far, posting a 2.25 ERA and 3:2 K:BB through four innings in four appearances, and his usage suggests he would be the next man up at closer if Bass gets removed from the role. Dylan Floro (0.00 ERA, 4:1 in 3.1 IP) has been more effective in the early going than Garcia, however, and could also be in the mix if the team looks for another ninth-inning option.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in opener Garcia (0-1) allowed a solo home run to Austin Meadows in the eighth inning of Thursday's 1-0 loss to the Rays.

Impact It was the only baserunner the right-hander gave up and he did strike out a batter, but with the Marlins' bats quiet, there was no margin for error for any Miami pitcher. Thursday's usage does at least confirm Garcia will handle a high-leverage role to begin the season, and the 30-year-old righty could be the next man up in the ninth for manager Don Mattingly if Anthony Bass falters as the team's closer.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Meadows' homer in 8th lifts Rays over Marlins 1-0

Austin Meadows’ home run with two outs in the eighth inning was all the Tampa Bay Rays needed, as the reigning AL champions started their season with a 1-0 win over the Miami Marli...

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appears set for setup role Garcia is expected to open the season as the Marlins' main setup man, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact The right-hander's 6.23 ERA this spring is inflated by three homers in 8.2 innings, but Garcia's 11:1 K:BB also highlights his potential. Anthony Bass remains the favorite to handle save chances for the Marlins, but if Garcia can find a way to keep the ball in the park more consistently (career 1.65 HR/9), he could make a push for the closer role.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent to begin spring Garcia has an 11.25 ERA through his first four appearances (four innings) this spring.

Impact The culprit has been two homers, as Garcia's 4:0 K:BB is solid. The 30-year-old has had issues in the past keeping the ball in the park, serving up 15 home runs over 62.1 innings for the Dodgers in 2019, but a small spring sample isn't cause for too much alarm. It may, however, be enough to put him behind Anthony Bass in the race to be the Marlins' closer to begin the season.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration Garcia signed a one-year, $1.9 million deal with the Marlins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact The 30-year-old was near spotless during his first season in Miami with a 0.60 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB across 15 innings. Garcia could be in the mix for the closer's job in spring training for Miami.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS

Ronald Acuña Jr. made history with a leadoff homer, then was hit by a pitch once again by the Marlins as the Atlanta Braves opened their NL Division Series with a 9-5 win over Miam...

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson's 3 HRs help Marlins earn split against Nats, 14-3

Brian Anderson tied franchise records with three homers and seven RBIs to help the Miami Marlins earn a doubleheader split by beating the Washington Nationals 14-3

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects second win Garcia (2-0) pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning Wednesday against the Red Sox to pick up his second win of the season. He had two strikeouts on the night.

Impact Garcia needed 16 pitches to get through the eighth as he sent Christian Arroyo and Alex Verdugo down on strikes before getting Rafael Devers to foul out to end the inning. Brandon Kintzler still has a grip on the team's closer role, but Garcia's 0.77 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB across 11.2 innings should have him next in line.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Alfaro 2 HRs; Marlins beat BoSox 8-4, inch closer in NL East

Jorge Alfaro homered twice before he took a foul ball to his helmet and the Miami Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches first save Garcia struck out two and recorded his first save of the season during the second game of Friday's doubleheader, giving up a run on two hits in the seventh inning.

Impact Brandon Kintzler worked a clean sixth inning with the Marlins up 4-2, and after they tacked on another run in the bottom of the frame, manager Don Mattingly elected to hand the save chance to Garcia. The 30-year-old responded by giving up his first run of the year, but he still got the job done to pick up his first save in the majors since 2015. It's not clear if Mattingly intends to give Garcia a shot at winning the closer role on a more permanent basis, but his 0.93 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB through 9.2 innings this year suggest he's capable of handling the assignment.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nola's 7-inning shutout helps Phils split with Marlins

Jorge Alfaro had his fourth consecutive two-RBI game, and the Miami Marlins salvaged a split of their doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies by winning 5-3

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS