Astros' Luis Garcia Faces Indefinite Shutdown After Elbow Setback

The Houston Astros pitcher, recovering from Tommy John surgery, experienced soreness in his throwing elbow, delaying his anticipated May return to the rotation.

Luis Garcia, a key Astros pitcher, has been shut down indefinitely after reporting soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow during spring training.
Garcia was scheduled to throw live batting practice but was scratched and will undergo further evaluation by team doctors.
This setback adds to a series of recovery challenges for Garcia, who has not pitched in a Major League game since May 2023 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
The Astros are dealing with broader pitching depth issues, with injuries sidelining other key players like Lance McCullers Jr., Cristian Javier, and J.P. France.
Garcia’s recovery has been critical for the Astros, as he was expected to return to the rotation by May and has been a reliable starter in prior seasons.