10 articles
TOR • Pitcher • #93
3 months ago
García is slated to undergo season-ending right elbow surgery. The procedural move frees up a spot on Toronto’s 40-man roster for the club to claim utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pirates.
TOR • Pitcher • #93
3 months ago
It’s an unfortunate development for the Blue Jays who had been holding out hope that the 35-year-old hurler would be able to return to their bullpen before the season is through. The good news, is that he should be fully recovered and ready to go for the start of spring training in 2026.
Source: Shi Davidi
TOR • Pitcher • #93
4 months ago
The 34-year-old hurler recently began experiencing ulnar nerve symptoms in his elbow while he was ramping back up following a left ankle sprain. The Jays are hopeful that after a couple of weeks he’ll be able to begin a throwing progression. It sounds like he’s not going to be able to rejoin the Jays’ bullpen until late August at the earliest.
Source: Hazel Mae
TOR • Pitcher • #93
4 months ago
The 34-year-old hurler is working his way back from a left ankle sprain. The expectation is that he should be ready to return as the Jays are coming out of the All-Star break, though he may need a tune-up or two in a minor league game before being ready to return.
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith
TOR • Pitcher • #93
5 months ago
García returns to the injured list for the second time this season. No word yet on the severity of the sprain, which will determine how much time he winds up missing. The 34-year-old veteran remains a key component of Toronto’s high-leverage mix behind closer Jeff Hoffman.
TOR • Pitcher • #93
5 months ago
Garcia is off the injured list after missing over a month with an impingement in his right shoulder. The right-hander will be a high-leverage option for the Jays now that he’s healthy enough to be one.
TOR • Pitcher • #93
5 months ago
García has made three rehab appearances at various levels and allowed one unearned run in 2 2/3 innings. He averaged 95.8 mph with his 12 fastballs for Buffalo on Sunday, putting him very close to his season average of 96.0 mph.
Source: Shi Davidi
TOR • Pitcher • #93
6 months ago
García will rest for a few days before he resumes throwing. He’ll be eligible to return on June 7, and the Jays would surely love to have him back then.
Source: Mitch Bannon
TOR • Pitcher • #93
6 months ago
Garcia will miss the rest of May with the shoulder issue, and there’s no guarantee that he’ll be ready when he’s eligible to be activated, with shoulder issues usually taking a longer stint on the injured list than the minimum time. Garcia was a high-leverage option for Toronto, so he’ll be missed by the Blue Jays more than than the scarce few that roster him in fantasy leagues.
TOR • Pitcher • #93
7 months ago
With Jeff Hoffman unavailable on Thursday, Garcia stepped into the closer’s role and filled in admirably, retiring all three hitters that he faced in order including punchouts of Trevor Story and Triston Casas. On the season, Garcia has fired 14 shutout innings with a 0.71 WHIP and an 18/4 K/BB ratio.