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Astros Activate Luis Garcia to Start Monday in First MLB Game Since 2023

Houston seeks rotation support for an AL West push with September roster expansion.

Luis Garcia makes his return to the mound after being out two-plus years following Tommy John surgery.
Feb 14, 2025; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (77) works on a fielding exercise during a spring training workout at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Manager Joe Espada said the right-hander will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Monday against the Angels, marking Garcia’s first appearance since May 1, 2023 following Tommy John surgery.
  • Luis Garcia completed nine rehab outings, capped by a 75-pitch, six-inning start on August 26, and posted a 2.60 ERA over 17 1/3 innings at Triple-A Sugar Land.
  • MLB active rosters expand to 28 players on September 1, allowing Houston to add one pitcher and one position player, and the Astros will need a corresponding 40-man move for Garcia.
  • Outfielders Jake Meyers, Taylor Trammell and Zach Dezenzo remain on Triple-A rehab assignments and could be options for activation depending on readiness.
  • Houston’s rotation leans on Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez, with Lance McCullers Jr. recently shifted to the bullpen, making Garcia’s return a key depth boost for the stretch run.