Yimi Garcia

Yimi Garcia will not be ready in time for opening day.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia continues his rehab from surgery last September to clean up scar tissue in his right elbow. He is currently throwing out to 120 feet but will not be ready for opening day and remains without a clear timetable for return. Garcia finished the 2025 season with a 3.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, three saves and 25 strikeouts across 21 innings.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said on Tuesday that Yimi Garcia has been “feeling good and throwing for numerous weeks now.”

Fantasy Impact

Garcia underwent surgery last September to clean up scar tissue in his right elbow. It’s an encouraging sign that he has been throwing for multiple weeks, and while the Blue Jays plan to take a cautious approach as he builds back up, he could be ready for Opening Day. Garcia finished 2025 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, three saves and 25 strikeouts across 21 innings.

The Blue Jays transferred RHP Yimi García to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens a roster spot for Toronto. Garcia underwent season-ending surgery.

Blue Jays’ manager John Schneider said Friday Yimi Garcia will undergo season-ending surgery to clean up scar tissue around his right elbow.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia had been attempting to work his way back from the injury. He should make a full recovery for next season.

Yimi Garcia is continuing to experience ulnar nerve symptoms in his right elbow and is heading to Toronto to be evaluated.

Fantasy Impact

After initially being placed on the injured list for a left ankle sprain, Garcia began experiencing ulnar nerve symptoms in his right elbow. The team is expected to provide an update and a timeline for his return once his re-evaluation is complete.