Garcia tore his ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow in February 2018 and underwent Tommy John surgery on February 15,[7] missing the whole 2018 season. Garcia returned in May 2019, and played for Lakeland, Erie, and Toledo during the 2019 minor league season.[8] He went a combined 3–0 with a 3.05 ERA in 41 innings.[9]
On September 1, 2019, the Tigers selected Garcia's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[9][10] He made his major league debut on September 2 versus the Minnesota Twins, pitching a scoreless inning in relief.[11]
Garcia began the 2020 season in the Tigers bullpen. He earned his first major league save on September 6, 2020, against the Minnesota Twins.[12] In the 2020 season, Garcia pitched in 26 games, posting a 1.66 ERA and compiling a 2–1 record with 4 saves and 12 strikeouts in 21+1⁄3 innings. Garcia was awarded the 2020 Detroit Tigers Rookie of the Year Award by the Detroit Sports Media Association.
Garcia began the 2021 season in the Tigers bullpen once again. He struggled through May 30, and was optioned to Toledo.[13] In 39 major league appearances, Garcia went 3–2 with a 7.55 ERA and 32 strikeouts.[citation needed]
On April 16, 2022, Garcia was designated for assignment by the Tigers.[14] He cleared waivers and the Tigers sent him outright to Toledo.[15] He had his contract selected on July 28, as a COVID-19 substitute player. He was selected to the active roster on August 4 to make a start against the Tampa Bay Rays.[16] Garcia made 39 appearances for Toledo in 2022, working to a 5–3 record and 3.80 ERA with 69 strikeouts in 85.1 innings of work. On November 10, Garcia was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Toledo.[17] He elected free agency the next day.[18]
Houston Astros
On February 7, 2023, Garcia signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization.[19] Garcia made 15 appearances (9 starts) for the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, and posted a 6.98 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 49.0 innings pitched. He was released by Houston on June 26.[20]
Charros de Jalisco
On March 21, 2024, Garcia signed with the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League.[21] In 18 appearances for Jalisco, he struggled to a 6.89 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 15+2⁄3 innings pitched. On June 18, Garcia was released by the Charros.[22]
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