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Avisaíl García Retires From MLB After 13 Seasons

A back surgery that cost him 2025 hastened the decision after his 2024 release by Miami.

Overview

  • The 34-year-old outfielder announced his retirement Monday in a social media post.
  • He was a 2017 All-Star with the White Sox, batting .330 with 18 home runs and 80 RBIs that season.
  • Miami designated him for assignment on June 4, 2024, following a four-year, $53 million deal that fell short of expectations.
  • He underwent surgery in late 2024 for a lower-back fracture and disc issue, which sidelined him for the entire 2025 season.
  • Across 1,100-plus games with five teams, he hit .263/.316/.417 with 140 home runs, more than 1,000 hits and over 500 RBIs.