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Astros’ Luis García Leaves Start With Elbow Soreness in Second Outing Back

Further evaluation is pending, with no timetable announced.

Sep 9, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (77) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia (77) is visited by teammates on the mound before leaving the game against the Toronto Blue Jays during second inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia (left) is visited by teammates on the mound before leaving the game against the Toronto Blue Jays during second inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (5) can't make a catch on a double by Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena (3) during first inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Overview

  • Luis García exited in the second inning after 27 pitches, signaling to the dugout and walking off with a trainer.
  • Statcast readings showed reduced velocity, with fastballs in the upper 80s to low 90s and a 91 mph maximum.
  • He gestured to his elbow after an 88 mph pitch to Ernie Clement, shortly after hitting Addison Barger on the foot.
  • It was his second major-league start since May 2023 Tommy John surgery, following a six-inning outing against the Angels on Sept. 1.
  • A.J. Blubaugh entered in relief as Houston monitors rotation depth, with Spencer Arrighetti on the IL and Cristian Javier scheduled to start Thursday.