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| Jan 29 2024 | Garcia (biceps) has been cleared to throw but won't be ready for spring training, Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia was sidelined for the entire 2023 season due to a left issue, but he's already drawing interest now that he's gotten the green light to begin throwing. Adams notes that while Garcia likely won't be ready for game action until May, there are already a few teams who have expressed interest in the southpaw. |
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| Nov 4 2023 | The Pirates declined Garcia's (biceps) $3.25 million option for 2024 on Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia didn't pitch at all this season due to a nerve issue in his left biceps, which seemed to make it a given that his option wouldn't be picked up. It's unclear what his current health status is as he heads into free agency. |
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| Mar 30 2023 | Garcia (biceps) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia was diagnosed earlier this month with a nerve issue in his left biceps and is going to be in no-throw mode through at least mid-April. |
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| Mar 16 2023 | Garcia was diagnosed Thursday with an injury to the nerves in his left biceps and will be in no-throw mode for at least the next month, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia has undergone a range of different tests since leaving a Grapefruit League game back on March 4 due to tightness in his upper left arm. It sounds like the Pirates might have found the root of the issue, but there is no exact timetable for when he might be ready again to take the mound. |
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| Mar 8 2023 | Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that tests on Garcia's left arm revealed no structural damage to his shoulder or elbow, but the team has yet to hone in on a formal diagnosis for his injury, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For now, Garcia's injury is being labeled as "left arm soreness," but more definitive word on the precise nature and extent of the issue should become available within the coming days when he undergoes additional testing. Tomczyk noted that Garcia is unable to grip a baseball at the moment, so the reliever likely won't be ready to throw for at least a couple of weeks and looks to be at risk of beginning the season on the injured list. |
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| Mar 6 2023 | Garcia (arm) will no longer pitch for Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's no surprise after Garcia had to be removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League appearance with tightness in his pitching arm. He's still undergoing additional testing, at which point a more specific diagnosis and timetable should be available. |
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| Mar 4 2023 | Garcia was removed from Saturday's spring game with left arm tightness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia allowed four earned runs and recorded just one out in Saturday's outing, and the arm issue likely played a factor. The extent of his injury is uncertain, but he figures to go undergo tests in the near future. |
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| Dec 6 2022 | Garcia signed a one-year deal with the Pirates on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia will make $2.5 million in 2023, with Pittsburgh holding a club option for $3.25 million for 2024, per Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic. The lefty was designated for assignment by the Giants in November, but that came after a solid season in which he posted a 3.74 ERA. He's unlikely to add significantly to his career total of two saves this season, but he should still be a serviceable member of the Pittsburgh pen. |
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| Nov 16 2022 | Garcia was designated for assignment by the Giants on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia made 58 appearances for San Francisco in each of the past two seasons and had a 3.16 ERA across 133.2 innings, but the club has opted not to carry him on the 40-man roster through the offseason. Despite the solid overall numbers, the veteran lefty took a step back in 2022 with a 4.26 FIP. |
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| Oct 1 2022 | Garcia was reinstated from the paternity list Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia landed on the paternity list Wednesday but will rejoin the Giants after spending a few days away from the team. The southpaw made nine appearances in September and posted a 3.55 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 12.2 innings. |
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| Sep 28 2022 | The Giants placed Garcia on the paternity list Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia will spend the next 1-to-3 days away from the Giants while he observes the birth of his child. San Francisco recalled Sean Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. |
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| Sep 20 2022 | Garcia retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yunior Marte put two batters on base in the ninth inning, but Garcia was able to get Ryan McMahon out to end the game. While he's filled a versatile role this year, this was Garcia's first save of the season and just the second of his big-league career. He's added four holds, two blown saves, a 1-4 record, a 3.19 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 50:17 K:BB through 59.1 innings. Closer Camilo Doval had pitched in each of the last two games, so this was likely a one-off save opportunity for Garcia. |
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| Sep 6 2022 | Garcia (1-4) took the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers. He allowed five runs on four hits and a walk with three strikeouts in 1.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia was tagged for a three-run home run by Joey Gallo in the second inning and a two-run shot by Max Muncy in the third. The Giants opted to go with a bullpen game Tuesday to cover for the absence of Alex Wood (shoulder), and Garcia pitched behind opener John Brebbia. Garcia's bad outing spiked his ERA to 3.52 with a 1.21 WHIP and 49:16 K:BB through 53.2 innings this season. |
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| Aug 21 2022 | Garcia was charged with a blown save after allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one in one-third of an inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia gave up a two-run home run to Randal Grichuk in the eighth inning, which tied the game at 6-6. It's been a rough stretch for Garcia lately -- he's allowed 11 runs (nine earned) across his last 13.2 innings spanning 15 appearances since the All-Star break. He's picked up just one hold in that span and appears limited to a low-leverage role with just three holds in 45 outings this year. He's added a 3.09 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 41:13 K:BB and 1-3 record through 46.2 innings. |
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| Jul 8 2022 | Garcia (1-3) allowed an unearned run on two hits and an intentional walk without retiring a batter, taking the extra-inning loss Thursday versus the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia walked Austin Nola in the bottom of the 10th inning to get forceouts at three bases, but then allowed back-to-back singles to Trent Grisham and Jorge Alfaro to end the game. Since the start of June, Garcia has given up 10 runs (seven earned) in 12.1 innings, taking two losses, a blown save and a hold in that span. The southpaw's season numbers remain respectable at a 2.15 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB through 29.1 innings, but his 4.02 FIP indicates he's been lucky to perform so well through the first half of the year. |
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| Jun 19 2022 | Garcia struck out one across two perfect innings in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia has been used sparingly among his struggles in June, as he had allowed six runs (five earned) in his three previous appearances this month. He was much more efficient Sunday, throwing 12 of 17 pitches for strikes. The southpaw trimmed his ERA back down to 1.99 with a 0.88 WHIP and a 16:7 K:BB across 22.2 innings while adding a 1-2 record, two holds and a blown save. He sees mainly mid-leverage opportunities, though they have yet to lead to many holds or saves, as Camilo Doval and Jake McGee remain atop the Giants' bullpen hierarchy. |
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| Jun 2 2022 | Garcia (1-2) allowed four runs on four hits in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia took the ball for the sixth inning, but he gave up a pair of two-run homers to Nick Maron and Kyle Schwarber. Those were the first earned runs Garcia has allowed all season -- he didn't give up a run of any kind in 11.1 innings in May. It'll also count as a blown save for the 29-year-old southpaw, who now has a 2.08 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB across 17.1 innings this year. Given how well he's performed outside of Wednesday's hiccup, Garcia should see a chance to redeem himself in the near future. |
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| May 25 2022 | Garcia pitched a scoreless inning Tuesday versus the Mets, allowing one hit with no walks and no strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia has yet to give up a run in May, posting a 10.2-inning scoreless streak. The only two runs on his ledger this season were unearned, and he's added a 0.73 WHIP, 11:6 K:BB, a hold and a 1-1 record in 16.1 innings. The southpaw has been a bright spot in a Giants bullpen that has endured some struggles lately, so he could push for more holds going forward. |
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| May 11 2022 | Garcia logged two perfect innings and struck out one during Tuesday's 9-2 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia had no trouble protecting a large lead in the seventh and eighth innings. The reliever's two runs allowed this season are both unearned, and he hasn't given up any in his last 5.2 innings. He's added a 0.88 WHIP and 8:6 K:BB across 11.1 innings in a high-leverage role. He's only picked up one hold in 11 outings, but Garcia remains an unsung hero in the Giants' bullpen while serving as a trusted asset for manager Gabe Kapler. |
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| May 11 2022 | Garcia logged two perfect innings and struck out one during Tuesday's 9-2 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia had no trouble protecting a large lead in the seventh and eighth innings. The reliever's two runs allowed this season were both unearned, and he hasn't given up any runs in his last 5.2 innings. He's added a 0.88 WHIP and 8:6 K:BB across 11.1 innings in a high-leverage role. He's only picked up one hold in 11 outings, but Garcia remains an unsung hero in the Giants' bullpen, and he's a trusted played for manager Gabe Kapler. |
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| Apr 20 2022 | Garcia (1-1) took the loss in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Mets. He allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in one-third of an inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Giants' presumed closer committee deployed in the seventh through ninth innings, Garcia was tasked with the 10th. He wasn't able to stop the Mets from completing their comeback, allowing a walkoff single to Francisco Lindor. This was the first run allowed by Garcia in 3.2 innings this season, though it won't damage his ERA since it was the automatic runner used in extra innings. The southpaw has added a 1.36 WHIP and 4:4 K:BB in four outings, though he should be able to regain his command as the season progresses. Garcia probably won't see many save chances, but he'll remain an important part of the high-leverage mix. |
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| Apr 10 2022 | Garcia (1-0) struck out two in two perfect innings to earn the win over Miami on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia had a versatile role for the Giants last year, as he picked up a career-high six wins while also logging 11 holds in 58 relief appearances. Jake McGee, Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers figure to garner more high-leverage opportunities than Garcia in 2022, but the southpaw had a 25.3 percent strikeout rate last year and could factor into the late-inning mix if injuries occur or if any of those three options struggle. |
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| Apr 2 2022 | Garcia allowed one hit and one walk with one strikeout in 1.2 innings versus Texas on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia had allowed five runs across his first 1.2 innings in spring training, but he settled down Friday. The southpaw saw a versatile role last year as a multi-inning reliever. He posted a 6-3 record, 2.62 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 68:18 K:BB in 68.2 innings across 58 appearances. He added a save and 11 holds with the occasional look in high-leverage moments. Garcia probably won't factor into the closer conversation much -- Jake McGee, Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval are set to get the save chances early on. Garcia could still be an option if some of those late-inning candidates falter early in the season. |
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| Nov 30 2021 | Garcia and the Giants agreed to a one-year. $1.725 million contract Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia had a strong season in 2021, appearing in 58 contests while registering a 2.62 ERA and 0.96 WHIP while striking out 68 over 68.2 innings. His 11 holds ranked third on the team and left-hander will remain a late-inning option for the Giants again in 2022. |
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| Sep 18 2021 | Garcia allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn a hold in Saturday's 2-0 win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia hit a rough patch lately, allowing four runs (two earned) in his last four innings, but he was able to get back on track Saturday in a close game. The southpaw has been an effective and versatile reliever with a 2.40 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 65:18 K:BB across 63.2 innings this season. He's added a 6-3 record, one save and eight holds, although his ability to work multiple innings has mostly kept him out of the closer conversation. |
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| Sep 3 2021 | Garcia (6-3) won Friday's 3-2 triumph over the Dodgers, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in one inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing the leadoff batter to reach, Garcia was able to navigate a no-out runners-on-the-corners situation to keep Los Angeles off the board. He became the winner when San Francisco walked it off in the bottom of the inning and now has four wins dating back to the start of August. In that stretch, Garcia has permitted just three runs in 17.1 innings for dazzling 1.58 ERA. |
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| Aug 31 2021 | Garcia tossed 3.2 scoreless innings in relief in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Brewers. He struck out four and gave up one hit in the 40-pitch appearance. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Alex Wood (illness) and Johnny Cueto (illness) were placed on the COVID-19 injured list prior to Monday's series opener, the Giants opted for an impromptu bullpen game. Though manager Gabe Kapler didn't name a primary pitcher for the contest, Garcia ended up covering the bulk of the innings and excelled in what was his longest outing of the season. While Wood is confirmed to have tested positive for the virus and will be sidelined for at least 10 days, Cueto hasn't tested positive and appears to have been placed on the list as a precaution while he recovers from cold- and flu-like symptoms. Kapler noted that Cueto could be ready to start as soon as Tuesday, so Garcia doesn't look on track to receive any more extended outings out of the bullpen in the foreseeable future. |
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| Aug 26 2021 | Garcia (5-3) allowed two hits and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Alex Wood allowed a game-tying two-run home run to Pete Alonso in the sixth inning, prompting manager Gabe Kapler to bring in Garcia. The southpaw delivered solid work over five outs, and San Francisco took the lead in the eighth to put him in line for his career-high fifth win of the year. Garcia has added a strong 2.66 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 54:13 K:BB with a save and eight holds in 50.2 innings this year. |
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| Aug 21 2021 | Garcia allowed one hit and struck out one in 2.1 innings during Saturday's 6-5 win over Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Through 11 innings in August, Garcia has given up five runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk with six strikeouts. The left-hander has pitched well in a versatile role this year with a 2.76 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 52:13 K:BB across 49 innings. He's added a 4-3 record, one save and eight holds, although his ability to cover multiple innings has often kept him out of a truly high-leverage role. |
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| Aug 6 2021 | Garcia (3-3) allowed an unearned run on one hit without retiring a batter, taking the loss Friday versus Milwaukee. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old allowed a walkoff single to Rowdy Tellez in the 10th inning. This was Garcia's first loss since June 19 -- in the 17.1 innings between then and Friday, he yielded just three runs (two earned) on five hits, two walks and a hit batter. The southpaw has become a prominent figure in San Francisco's bullpen, although not to the extent of the late-inning duo of Jake McGee and Tyler Rogers, who each pitched scoreless innings to keep Friday's game tied. Garcia has a 2.63 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 46:12 K:BB with a save, six holds and a blown save through 37 appearances. |
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| Aug 3 2021 | Garcia (3-2) allowed a hit over two scoreless innings to earn the extra-inning win over Arizona on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Jake McGee and Tyler Rogers had been leaned on heavily in the last few days, so Garcia took the mound with the game tied at 8-8 in the ninth inning. After he got the job done in his first inning of work, San Francisco pulled ahead in the 10th before the southpaw added another scoreless inning to complete the win. Since the start of July, he's allowed just one run on five hits and a walk with 14 strikeouts in 13.1 innings. Garcia owns a 2.70 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 46:12 K:BB across 40 innings, which has made him a high-leverage option for manager Gabe Kapler. |
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| Jul 20 2021 | Garcia (2-2) struck out two batters over 1.1 perfect innings as he earned the win over the Dodgers on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia entered with two outs in the fifth to face the left-handed Cody Bellinger and took care of business. He came back out for the sixth and induced a quick groundout before striking out the final two batters he faced. The 28-year-old has collected two wins and two holds in his last four outings, and he's held the opposition scoreless in his last six appearances -- a 6.1-inning span in which he's struck out 10 while allowing just one hit and one walk. For the year, he owns a 3.13 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 40:12 K:BB over 31.2 innings. |
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| Jul 10 2021 | Garcia (1-2) allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the win versus Washington on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander worked the fifth inning of a tied game, and Darin Ruf put San Francisco ahead in the bottom of the fifth. That lead held up to earn Garcia his first win of the year in 26 appearances. The 28-year-old has done fairly well in a low-leverage role with a 3.34 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB across 29.2 innings. He's added three holds, one save and a blown save, but most of Garcia's work is expected to be in the middle innings. |
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| Jul 2 2021 | Garcia allowed a walk and struck out one in one inning in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia has now posted back-to-back scoreless outings after a brief skid where he allowed four runs (three earned) across three appearances. The southpaw has been solid in a low-leverage role this year with a 3.58 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 33:12 K:BB across 27.2 innings. He's added a save and two holds, but he remains more likely to pitch in the middle innings. |
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| Jun 19 2021 | Garcia (0-2) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out one in one-third of an inning, taking the loss versus Philadelphia on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old gave up the go-ahead home run to Ronald Torreyes in the sixth inning, and Zack Littell allowed an inherited runner to score after Garcia exited the game. Entering Saturday, Garcia hadn't given up a run in his last 11 innings. He has a 3.80 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB across 23.2 innings this season. Despite the solid work, the southpaw is unlikely to see anything more than low-leverage work. |
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| Jun 12 2021 | Garcia pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout in a 2-1 win over Washington in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia followed opener Connor Menez in the bullpen game. The strategy worked for San Francisco, as only Caleb Baragar allowed a run (unearned) in the eighth inning of the game. Garcia has a 3.22 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB across 22.1 innings this season. He's picked up a save, a blown save and two holds, but the lefty is likely to see mainly low-leverage work. |
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| May 28 2021 | Garcia pitched 1-2-3 tenth with no strikeouts to save Friday's 8-5 extra-inning win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia got the save opportunity because typical back-end pieces Jake McGee and Tyler Rogers had already been exhausted and pitched an easy tenth to secure the San Francisco win. Though he pitched well Friday, a 4.41 ERA suggests more save opportunities probably aren't in his future. |
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| May 22 2021 | Garcia allowed a hit and struck out one in one scoreless inning in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia has allowed just one run, three hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in five inning since he returned from a groin injury. The southpaw hasn't been very effective in 2021 with a 5.56 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB, but he's been trending in a better direction since his return. He's notched a hold, but he's also taken a blown save and a loss in nine outings, mainly in a low-leverage role. |
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| May 7 2021 | Garcia (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia had been sidelined since April 24 due to a left groin strain, but he'll now return to the bullpen. He posted an 8.53 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 6.1 innings to begin the season. |
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| Apr 24 2021 | Garcia was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left groin strain. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia has thrown 6.1 innings out of the Giants' bullpen this season, though he's struggled to be effective as he has an 8.53 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with a 9:5 K:BB. He was expected to serve in a relatively high-leverage role for the club, though his struggles may change the way he is deployed upon his return. |
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| Apr 17 2021 | Garcia (0-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out one in 0.2 innings, taking the loss Saturday to the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia entered the bottom of the 10th inning for a save opportunity in a one-run game. Needing only one more out, Garcia surrendered a two-run double from Jorge Alfaro to end the game. The 28-year-old has made four relief appearances this season and has allowed at least one run in three of them. |
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| Apr 2 2021 | Garcia allowed two runs on two walks and struck out one in one-third of an inning to earn a hold in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Garcia earned a hold in his first appearance, it was anything but a smooth process. Both batters he put on base with walks came around to score after Tyler Rogers entered the game. Garcia was excellent last season with a 0.49 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 18.1 innings, but there's little chance he performs near that level. Nonetheless, he'll likely play a role in the late innings to begin 2021, although he's not expected to see many save chances. |
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| Dec 2 2020 | Garcia signed a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Giants on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander got a late start to the 2020 campaign but turned out to be San Francisco's most reliable reliever with a 0.49 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB with six holds over 18.1 innings. Garcia shouldn't be expected to replicate those numbers over a full season, but he also had a 3.02 ERA during the 2019 season. |
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| Aug 29 2020 | Garcia (2-1) pitched 1.2 perfect innings to earn the win Saturday versus the Diamondbacks. He struck out none. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia took the mound in relief of Trevor Cahill, who left the contest with a hip injury. Garcia and four other relievers combined to limit the Diamondbacks to just one hit and one walk over the last 5.2 innings. The 27-year-old Garcia has been an excellent part of the Giants' bullpen this year -- he's allowed two unearned runs and just four hits and five walks in nine innings across nine outings. He's added a hold and four strikeouts, so he typically has more value on the field rather than in the fantasy game. |
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| Aug 15 2020 | Garcia (0-1) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Athletics. He pitched one inning and gave up an unearned run. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia was hurt by the new extra-inning rule that allows teams to start with a runner at second base, as he got Matt Olson to ground out and Mark Canha to fly out, but that still allowed Matt Chapman to score the game-winning run. He retired the side without allowing hits or walks, and that should be encouraging even if the Giants had to settle for an extra-inning loss. |
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| Aug 9 2020 | Garcia (undisclosed) was activated from the injured list Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was absent from summer camp for undisclosed reasons and was placed on the injured list, but he's now ready to join the active roster. Garcia was a reliable bullpen piece for the Giants in 2019 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 39:16 K:BB over 50.2 innings. |
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| Jul 20 2020 | Garcia (undisclosed) will likely not be available for Opening Day, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Gabe Kapler expects to be without Garcia or Trevor Cahill (finger) for the Giants' season opener Thursday against the Dodgers. Garcia has been absent from the team throughout training camp, but is expected to rejoin the team soon. The 27-year-old had a strong spring and set himself up to be in the discussion as one of San Francisco's top lefty options out of the bullpen. If Garcia is forced to miss extended time to begin the season, Wandy Peralta and Conner Menez are two southpaws who are likely to experience an uptick in playing time. |
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| Jul 15 2020 | The Giants are expecting Garcia (undisclosed) to report to summer camp Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Bay Area reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia has been away from the team throughout camp and was placed on the 10-day injured list one week ago. While the Giants haven't shed light on the nature of Garcia's absence, he should have a chance at being ready to go for the July 23 season opener versus the Dodgers if he makes it back to camp in short order. Prior to baseball's shutdown in mid-March, Garcia was enjoying a strong spring and had put himself in the mix to make the Opening Day roster as one of the Giants' top lefty options out of the bullpen. |
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| Jul 9 2020 | The Giants placed Garcia on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with an unspecified issue. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being scooped up off waivers from the Marlins in February, Garcia was set to compete for a spot in the Giants' Opening Day bullpen. His move to the IL now leaves his availability for the July 23 opener versus the Dodgers in peril. |
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| Feb 10 2020 | Garcia was claimed off waivers by the Giants from the Marlins on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not surprising to see Garcia get claimed, as his 3.02 ERA in 50.2 innings last season was far better than the figure posted by most pitchers who pass through waivers. His 18.9 percent strikeout rate isn't particularly inspiring, but he looks to be a legitimate major-league reliever. Burch Smith was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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| Feb 3 2020 | Garcia was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Monday, Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the Marlins to add Brandon Kintzler. It's a somewhat surprising transaction, as Garcia's 3.02 ERA in 50.2 innings last season was second among pitchers who threw at least one inning for Miami last year. His peripherals are modest at best, as he struck out just 18.9 percent of opposing batters, but he could still be a fairly appealing name on the waiver wire. |
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| Sep 22 2019 | Garcia (4-2) threw one inning while allowing no hits and walking one batter in the Marlins' 5-3 win over the Nationals on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garcia has been a bright spot this season for this Marlins' bullpen as he has compiled a 2.83 ERA while only allowing 15 runs, five of which came in one outing, in 47.2 innings pitched. He owns a 37:14 K:BB along with a 1.05 WHIP. While the season is almost over, numbers like those could find Garcia competing for a closer's role heading into 2020. |
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| Jul 29 2019 | Garcia could be part of the Marlins' closer mix following the Sergio Romo trade, | Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. |
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| Jul 19 2019 | Garcia pitched two-thirds of an innings, allowing two inherited runners to score, which pinned him with the blown save in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 21 2019 | Garcia (1-0) picked up the win in Thursday's extra-innings victory over the Cardinals, giving up two hits and striking out one in two scoreless innings of relief. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 15 2019 | Garcia was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Wednesday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 16 2018 | Garcia is expected to transition to the bullpen, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. | Though there hasn't been anything official announced from the club at this point, it seems as though Garcia will move to a relief role following a pair of rough outings. In his place, Elieser Hernandez will enter the rotation and get a start Wednesday against the Dodgers. Over eight appearances this year -- including six starts -- Garcia has posted a 3.14 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with a 30:17 K:BB across 43 innings. |
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| May 12 2018 | Garcia didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's loss to the Braves, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and two walks over six innings while striking out four. | Three of the seven hits off the left-hander were homers, including two by Freddie Freeman, but he avoided the loss thanks to a fifth-inning rally that briefly gave Miami a 5-4 lead. Garcia's 3.14 ERA on the season isn't supported by his mediocre 30:17 K:BB through 43 innings, nor his 1.7 HR/9, making him a volatile fantasy option heading into a rematch with the Braves in Atlanta on Friday. |
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| May 7 2018 | Garcia (1-1) allowed seven runs on six hits and two walks across four innings while taking the loss Monday against the Cubs. He struck out three. | Garcia was touched for some detrimental long balls in this one, including two-run home runs in the first and fourth inning, with ta three-run blast sandwiched in between. While it was a difficult matchup, this poor outing came out of nowhere for Garcia, who'd allowed just four earned runs through 33 innings heading into play. He'll face a tough matchup as he tries to bounce back Saturday against the Braves. |
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| May 1 2018 | Garcia tossed six innings of one-run ball in a no-decision Tuesday against the Phillies, allowing five hits and one walk with three strikeouts. | Garcia scattered baserunners throughout the evening, allowing his only run on a pair of hits in the fifth inning. He was extremely efficient during this quality start, averaging just 13.3 pitches per inning before he was lifted following the sixth. Garcia has been a revelation this season and has now allowed one or fewer runs in all but one of his six outings for a 1.09 ERA. He's posted a pedestrian 6.3 K/9, but he still makes for a worthy fantasy addition for those in need of ratio help. |
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| Apr 28 2018 | Garcia will start Tuesday against the Phillies, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports. | Garcia could have thrown on regular rest Saturday, but he'll end up with three extra days due to the returns of Wei-Yin Chen (elbow) and Dan Straily (forearm) and the team not wanting to skip Caleb Smith. The southpaw has a stellar 1.00 ERA through 27 innings of work so far this season, but his 4.58 xFIP suggests that major regression is due to come. His 20 percent strikeout rate is below-average while his 12 percent walk rate is quite poor. His early success is primarily attributable to an extremely low .121 BABIP and an absurdly high 99 percent left on base rate. |
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| Apr 24 2018 | Garcia allowed one run on four hits and a walk with seven strikeouts through six innings but was stuck with a no-decision Monday against the Dodgers. | Garcia remains white-hot, a lone bright spot on what has been an unfortunate Marlins club in 2018. He has now thrown at least five innings and allowed one run or fewer in each of his past four starts. Garcia's slider in particular was nasty Monday, as he drew six whiffs with it on just 23 offerings. Garcia owns a nasty 1.00 ERA and will look to keep his brilliant season going Sunday in Miami against the Rockies. |
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| Apr 17 2018 | Garcia (1-0) tossed five scoreless innings en route to a win Tuesday against the Yankees, allowing one hit and five walks with two strikeouts. | Garcia was effective from the very start, taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning before Miguel Andujar doubled to break it up. He set a new career high in walks as he threw just over half his pitches for strikes, but some timely outs helped keep the hosts off the board. This was the latest in a series of strong efforts for Garcia, who has gone at least five innings with no earned runs allowed in three of his four starts this season. He now owns a microscopic 0.86 ERA through 21 innings and will look to keep it rolling Monday against the Dodgers. |
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| Apr 11 2018 | Garcia held the Mets hitless for six scoreless innings Wednesday, walking two and striking out three, but he came away with a no-decision in a 4-1 loss. | The young left-hander threw 44 of 77 pitches for strikes before Marlins manager Don Mattingly took him out of the game, and Drew Steckenrider then quickly gave up a hit in the seventh inning to break up the combined no-hitter bid. Garcia did more than enough to remain in the rotation for now, but if he stays on schedule he'll face a tough test in his next outing Tuesday on the road against the Yankees. |
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| Apr 7 2018 | Garcia will join the Marlins' rotation and will make his first start Wednesday against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. | Garcia failed to make Miami's rotation this spring, but his two appearances so far this season have been four and six innings long, so he's still stretched out to start. The Marlins have somewhat unsurprisingly struggled to get consistent performances from their starters so far this season. If Garcia can carry over his results from his first two appearances, in which he recorded a 1.80 ERA and a 3.89 FIP, he'll immediately become one of the best starters on the team, |
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| Apr 6 2018 | Garcia could join the rotation when the Marlins next need a fifth starter Wednesday, the Marlins' official site reports. | Garcia was a candidate to be part of the Marlins' rotation this spring, but he ended up opening the year in the bullpen. His two relief appearances this season have lasted six and four innings, which leaves him stretched out to start when the Marlins' next need a fifth starter. Odrisamer Despaigne could also be a candidate for a rotation spot. Garcia has an unremarkable 4.26 ERA across 63.1 innings of work in the majors, all in relief, but in a pitcher-friendly home park he could be a potential streaming option against the right opponent. |
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| Mar 31 2018 | Garcia threw six scoreless innings of relief Friday, giving up only one hit and two walks while striking out six, but he didn't factor into the decision in a 2-1 extra-inning win over the Cubs. | Coming on to start the 10th in a game that eventually went to 17 innings, Garcia threw an efficient 67 pitches (43 strikes) to help prevent the Marlins' bullpen from being completely gutted to begin the season. The team's originally wanted the 25-year-old to get stretched out as a starter in the minors, so this outing at least preserved the first part of that plan. As he has options remaining and Miami will need fresh arms, don't be surprised if Garcia is returned to Double-A Jacksonville before Saturday's contest despite his impressive effort. |
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| Mar 29 2018 | Garcia will work out of the bullpen in long relief during the first series of the year against the Cubs, which means he likely won't start Monday's game against the Red Sox, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports. | Garcia profiles best in relief, and has never started a game in the majors, so this isn't a huge surprise. It is unclear who will start Monday's game, but suffice it to say, it won't be a very appealing option for fantasy purposes, given the fact the Marlins have the worst rotation in the majors. |
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| Mar 27 2018 | Garcia has made the Marlins' Opening Day roster, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. | Garcia was sent to Double-A Jacksonville earlier in March to continue his transition to the bullpen, but an injury to Dan Straily (forearm) and the departure of Justin Nicolino to the Reds has since opened up a spot for the 25-year-old on the team's active roster. It's unclear if Garcia will work as a starter or long reliever at this moment. Either way, there are higher-upside options to consider over Garcia if you're looking for a streamer to start the season. |
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| Feb 15 2018 | Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Garcia, who is competing for a spot in the Miami rotation, would work exclusively as a starting pitcher in 2018 with either the big club or at Triple-A New Orleans, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. | Though Garcia distinguished himself as a key part of the bridge to the ninth-inning as a rookie in 2017, collecting 15 holds over 53.1 innings, the Marlins believe the 25-year-old lefty is capable of handling a more meaningful role. Garcia had been developed as a starter in the minors as recently as 2016, so building up the stamina to cover multiple innings shouldn't prove to be much of an issue. Instead, the question is whether Garcia can perform well enough in the spring to seize one of three openings in the Marlins rotation, as only Jose Urena and Dan Straily are guaranteed spots coming out of camp with Wei-Yin Chen (shoulder) set to open the season on the disabled list. As a reliever, Garcia's velocity sat in the low-to-mid 90s, but he may lose a few ticks while transitioning back to starting duty, making it likely that the meager 7.1 K/9 rate he posted out of the bullpen last season will tumble further. For that reason -- along with his rather unremarkable track record as a starter throughout his stops in the minors -- Garcia doesn't look like a particularly high-upside fantasy option even if he's able to secure a rotation spot. |
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| Feb 12 2018 | Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill and manager Don Mattingly mentioned Garcia as a candidate for the rotation during the upcoming season, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. | Based on the comments from the team's brass during Saturday's Marlins Fanfest, it seems only Dan Straily and Jose Urena are guaranteed starting roles heading into 2018. A healthy Wei-Yin Chen would also seem to have an edge on a rotation spot, with the Marlins planning to give a number of younger, less established arms the opportunity to round out the starting ranks. Though he proved to be one of the more dependable setup men for the Marlins as a rookie in 2017, Garcia only managed a 7.1 K/9 rate, which limits his long-term upside in the bullpen compared to some of the other power relievers the team has in the fold. Prior to being converted to relief duty last season, Garcia had been developed as a starter, but his meager minor-league numbers and lack of starting experience above the Double-A level make him a long shot to win a rotation spot with the Marlins. |
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| Sep 30 2017 | Garcia gave up a hit and walked two in one-third of an inning Friday against the Braves. He struck out one. | It's noteworthy that the southpaw was given the chance to enter the contest in the ninth inning of a one-run contest, but he managed to load the bases prior to exiting with just one batter retired. Garcia has been up and down out of the Marlins' bullpen this season, but this usage could mean that he's in the mix for save opportunities heading into 2018. He'll need to improve his middling strikeout rate and show more consistency if he wants to have a shot at the closer's job, however. |
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| Aug 25 2017 | Garcia struck out two in a perfect seventh inning Thursday to get credit for the win in a 9-8 victory over the Phillies. | It was his first MLB win, but the 24-year-old lefty has been effective in middle relief most of the season, posting a 3.27 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 33:10 K:BB in 41.1 innings over 53 appearances. Garcia could get a chance to move into a starting role in 2018, but his lack of strikeout stuff likely makes him better suited for the bullpen in the long run. |
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| Aug 22 2017 | The Marlins activated Garcia (biceps) from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. | Though he missed the minimum amount of time with the right biceps strain, Garcia may find himself lower on the bullpen totem pole upon returning with rookie Drew Steckenrider stepping up to provide quality work in high-leverage spots and hard-throwing setup man Kyle Barraclough having since been reinstated from the DL. With a 3.43 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over 39.1 innings, Garcia has been a pleasant surprise this season while making the jump from the Double-A level, but a weak 6.6 K/9 rate and .234 BABIP suggest that some regression could be in store. |
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| Aug 15 2017 | Garcia was placed on the 10-day DL on Tuesday with a left biceps strain, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. | While his 3.43 ERA and 0.99 WHIP are quite solid, Garcia's 18.5 percent strikeout rate and 4.94 xFIP point toward imminent regression. This is the type of injury that will likely sideline the lefty for more than the minimum 10 days. |
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| Jul 15 2017 | Garcia has struck out 26 and recorded 10 saves in 30.0 innings this season. | The rookie is putting together a solid first season, striking out 21.7 percent of batters. The 24-year-old has never played in Triple-A, but last season with Double-A he only struck out 16.1 percent of hitters, meaning it might only be a matter of time before his strikeout numbers take a hit. Regardless, as the only left-handed pitcher in the Marlins' bullpen, there aren't many threats to Garcia's playing time no matter what happens. |
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| Jun 17 2017 | Garcia struck out Matt Adams and Danny Santana in relief of Dan Straily to close out the seventh inning in Friday's win over the Braves. | The 24-year-old continues to impress as the only lefty in the Marlins bullpen, and Garcia has six holds in 28 appearances to go along with a 3.74 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB in 21.2 innings. The rookie has worked his way into a setup role, and could be a useful source of holds in the second half as a result. |
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| Jun 3 2017 | Garcia has four holds and an ERA of 4.32 through 16.2 innings in his first season in the majors. | Garcia has taken advantage of being the only left-handed pitcher in Miami's bullpen, giving him a role that nobody is in position to take from him. The 15th-ranked prospect in Miami's system is making it difficult for hitters to get on base against him, holding hitters to a .213 average and walking 2.2 hitters per nine innings. As long as he's the only southpaw reliever for the Marlins, the rookie's playing time should only increase as the season goes on and Miami falls further from the playoff conversation. |
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| May 11 2017 | Garcia gave up two runs on two hits in two-thirds of an inning to get charged with his first loss of the season in Wednesday's 7-5 defeat at the hands of the Cardinals. | The lefty came on in the sixth to replace Tom Koehler with one out and a runner on first, and he promptly gave up a single, a triple and a sac fly before recording the final out of the inning. Garcia's been one of the more reliable relievers in the Marlins bullpen since being called up and now has a 2.79 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB through 9.2 innings. |
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