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Astros Pull Luis Garcia With Elbow Discomfort as Blue Jays Win in 10

The setback puts Houston's late-season rotation depth under fresh scrutiny.

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 Garcia exited in the second inning after gesturing to his right elbow, and the Astros said he left with right elbow discomfort with further evaluation pending.
  • Garcia was making his second MLB start after more than two years out following Tommy John surgery, with reporters noting a velocity dip including an 88 mph pitch before his exit.
  • Rookie A.J. Blubaugh delivered 3 1/3 hitless innings in emergency long relief, stabilizing the game until the middle innings.
  • Toronto rallied with two runs in the ninth on Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s single and won 4-3 in the 10th when Tyler Heineman drove in the automatic runner.
  • The loss trimmed Houston’s AL West lead, adding urgency to rotation planning as other starters have recently dealt with elbow issues.