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Luis Garcia has Reconstruction of his UCL And Flexor-Tendon Repair
Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia's elbow surgery included a reconstruction of his UCL and a repair of the flexor tendon in his forearm, according to the team. Garcia had his surgery on Wednesday, and it will keep him out for his final year of team control in 2026, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. It's a pretty brutal turn of events for a pitcher who had already missed most of the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 28-year-old Venezuelan was a reliable piece of Houston's starting rotation in 2021 and 2022 before his elbow issues started to set in. He made only eight starts in the big leagues from the start of the 2023 campaign through this season. Garcia won't be in play at all next year in fantasy and may never be the same again. In his five MLB seasons, he's gone 29-19 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 371:113 in 359 2/3 frames over 71 outings (65 starts).
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
