Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia exits after only throwing eight pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox) (Kevin M. Cox, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – Astros right-handed starter Luis Garcia will have Tommy John surgery to fix a torn ulnar collateral ligament, the Astros announced Friday.
Garcia left his start on May 1 in the first inning with discomfort in his elbow, and an MRI determined surgery was necessary. Garcia is expected to return at some point during the 2024 season, according to the team.
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Garcia pitched to a 4.00 ERA in 27 innings in 2023 after back to back successful seasons for the Astros.
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