Luis Garcia

Luis García met with doctors Tuesday about his right elbow soreness and will seek a second opinion, per team updates, halting his rehab.

Fantasy Impact

García’s surgically repaired right elbow soreness, reported Thursday, pauses his throwing program Tuesday, with a second opinion pending to gauge his Astros return timeline. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his arm for a potential 2025 boost to Houston’s staff if the second opinion offers a clearer, hopeful recovery path.

Luis Garcia has halted throwing due to soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow, per team updates, scrapping a planned Thursday live batting practice session for evaluation.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia’s right elbow soreness, post-May 2023 Tommy John surgery, cancels his Thursday BP and adds to prior setbacks, clouding his Astros return timeline. Doctors will assess next. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should stash him cautiously, hoping the 28-year-old’s arm rebounds for a midseason role in Houston’s rotation or bullpen if recovery progresses in 2025.

Luis Garcia is scheduled to face live hitters for the first time this spring on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session. It is unclear if he will be able to get into a game before the end of spring training.

Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Luis Garcia (elbow) might soon throw a live batting practice session, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia’s chasing his old velocity after Tommy John surgery and a rocky 2024—smooth sailing this spring so far, but no game date’s set. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can stash this righty; his recovery’s on track, with upside waiting once he’s game-ready.

Astros manager Joe Espada said Luis Garcia is close to facing live hitters.

Fantasy Impact

Espada said Garcia hit 90 miles per hour in his bullpen session on Thursday. The next step in his recovery will be throwing live batting practice.