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Avisail Garcia's comeback story will have to wait a little bit longer to be written, as the former All-Star outfielder will miss the entirety of the 2025 season.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 7

Free-agent OF Avisail Garcia expected to miss entire 2025 season

Free agent outfielder Avisaíl García is expected to miss the entire season, reports Francys Romero. The veteran underwent surgery in October that repaired a fracture and a disc injury in his lower back.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / October 25, 2024

Former Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox Star Takes Major Step in Comeback Attempt

Free agent outfielder Avisail Garcia underwent back surgery this week, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Avisail Garcia underwent successful surgery today to treat a fracture and disc issue in his lower back at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

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Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 24, 2024

Veteran MLB outfielder undergoes back surgery

Avisail Garcia has undergone back surgery, a procedure which opens questions about his MLB future.

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Marlins DFA former All-Star

The Miami Marlins are pulling the plug on a former All-Star.

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Miami Marlins News / Last Word On Sports / June 4, 2024

Miami Marlins DFA Struggling Outfielder

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Miami Marlins will designate veteran outfielder Avisail Garcia for assignment. Garcia has been with the Marlins since 2021 and is in the third year of a 4-year/$53M deal.

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Miami Marlins Roster Shuffle: Slugger to Injured List in Flurry of Moves

The Miami Marlins had plenty of roster moves to make amidst a season of struggles where they’ve started 6-22. The Marlins roster shuffle started with slugger Avisail Garcia headed to the injured list with a left hamstring strain.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28, 2024

Marlins place veteran outfielder on 10-day IL

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Marlins outfielder calls out fans’ booing amid 0-7 start — ‘It’s not fair’

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Miami Marlins News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2023

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