The Houston Astros are likely preparing for bad news when it comes to the status of starting pitcher Luis Garcia. Garcia, who recently made his return from Tommy John surgery, left his start against the Blue Jays on Tuesday early with what the Astros described as elbow discomfort. While the Astros were mum on the injury, the impression was that Garcia likely will be headed back to the IL.
After missing all of the 2024 season and most of this season, there was hope that Garcia's return would stabilize the backend of their rotation.