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6d ago

Astros’ Luis Garcia to Undergo Surgery, Out for 2026 Season

The move follows a brief September return after Tommy John rehab, highlighting the Astros’ wider pitching injury crunch.

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/File photo
Sep 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (77) reacts after retiring the side against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Manager Joe Espada announced the decision and did not specify the procedure, with Garcia currently on the injured list for right elbow discomfort.
  • Garcia returned to the majors on Sept. 1 with six strong innings in a win over the Angels before leaving his Sept. 9 start in Toronto in the second inning with elbow pain.
  • The right-hander had Tommy John surgery in May 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season during his recovery.
  • Houston has lost multiple pitchers to elbow surgeries this year, including Ronel Blanco and Hayden Wesneski (Tommy John) plus Brandon Walter and reliever John Rooney this month.
  • Garcia, 28, is entering his final year of arbitration eligibility after posting a 3.60 ERA across 71 big-league appearances for Houston.