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Luis Garcia was once a part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' quest for a second straight World Series title. Ahead of the 2025 season, the Dodgers signed Garcia to a minor league deal.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Twins Designate Luis Garcia, Reinstate Taj Bradley From 15-Day IL

The Twins activated right-hander Taj Bradley from the 15-day injured list, and Bradley is expected to start today’s game with the Red Sox. To make room for Bradley on the active roster, Minnesota designated right-hander Luis Garcia for assignment.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 28

Twins' New Roster Move Adds Some Fastball Velocity to Their Bullpen

In an era where seemingly every team has multiple relievers who can touch 100 miles per hour, the Twins' bullpen is notable for its lack of fastball velocity.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 15

Mets Put Utility Man on IL, Recall MJ Melendez; Luis Garcia Released

As if things couldn't get any worse for the New York Mets. Right before their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets placed Jared Young on the 10-day injured list.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Mets Designate Luis Garcia For Assignment

The Mets announced that right-hander Luis Garcia has been designated for assignment, as reported by The Athletic’s Will Sammon just before the club’s official news release. Right-hander Joey Gerber is up from Triple-A to take Garcia’s spot on the active roster, and Gerber is already on the 40-man roster so no further moves were required.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / April 10

NY Mets might have a problem with veteran reliever Luis Garcia

The New York Mets are coming off a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, on a night in which the offense and the bullpen couldn’t back a very solid Nolan McLean.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / February 18

Carlos Mendoza says newcomer Luis Garcia will be ‘a big part’ of the bullpen

The funny thing about bullpens is that everyone obsesses over the shiny arms, the young guys hitting 101 with a wipeout slider, and almost nobody talks about the veteran who quietly keeps the whole thing from falling apart.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

MLB News: Mets-Freddy Peralta, Luis Garcia Joins New Team, Tommy Edman Injury Update & More

Freddy Peralta ranked among the best starting pitchers in the MLB following his stellar 2025 season with the Milwaukee Brewers. Therefore, it was no major surprise to see Milwaukee take up its generous $8 million club option for 2026.

Los Angeles Angels News / New Baseball Media / January 22

2026 Transactions: Mets Sign Garcia, Angels Bring Back Moncada

This winter, the Mets have rebuilt their bullpen, drained thanks to free agent defections & injuries, by bringing in Devin Williams and Luke Weaver.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 21

Mets boost bullpen by agreeing to contract with veteran reliever

The New York Mets have stayed active all offseason in their quest to make a deep playoff run. Now, the franchise has added a veteran reliever to their bullpen mix.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / January 21

Report: Mets agree to deal with reliever Luis Garcia

The New York Mets are in agreement with veteran reliever Luis Garcia, MLB Network reported on Wednesday. The deal with the free agent right-hander, who turns 39 on Jan.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 30, 2025

Trade Addition Continues to Struggle With Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels had a confusing deadline. They announced themselves as buyers July 30 with a move for relievers Luis Garcia and Andrew Chafin while they were just four games out of a Wild Card spot and three games under .500.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2025

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7, 2025

Nationals sign veteran righty to a major league deal

It didn’t take long for him to find a new landing spot, as the Dodgers only just released the veteran reliever on Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5, 2025

Dodgers release veteran right-hander

The Dodgers have released Luis Garcia, according to the right-hander’s MLB.com profile page.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / June 26, 2025

Dodgers activate RHP Luis Garcia from injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated reliever Luis Garcia from the injured list and optioned fellow right-hander Will Klein to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 17, 2025

Washington Nationals Star Inexplicably Left Off Top Positional Rankings List

The Washington Nationals are in the "burgeoning upstart" phase of their rebuild, with a promising 2025 campaign on the horizon. The current rebuild has been expedited with a young core of players that have all been hits to this point, and they look to take another step forward in their development this year.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 12, 2024

Insider Suggests Washington Nationals Could Trade Star Second Baseman Luis Garcia

The Washington Nationals have been fairly quiet so far this offseason. Because there weren't a whole lot of expectations surrounding what they might do, it's not surprising to see them be dormant, but at the Winter Meetings, some more information began to circulate that they might start ramping up their efforts to bring in an impact player.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 9, 2024

Washington Nationals Second Baseman Lands Among Games Best with Breakout Season

The Washington Nationals are no stranger to Luis Garcia Jr., who is one of the longest-tenured players on their current roster, despite only being 24. Garcia debuted for the Nationals in 2020, playing in 40 of the 60 games that year, though only putting up a -0.1 bWAR total.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Apex Sports / October 6, 2024

Red Sox Free Agent Most Likely Suits Up Elsewhere Next Year

The Boston Red Sox were active prior to the trade deadline this year. One choice they made that backfired right when it counted the most was Luis Garcia.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2024

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Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / July 30, 2024

MLB Trade Deadline Recap: Angels Deal Luis Garcia To Red Sox

The Los Angeles Angels made one of the big early splashes of the MLB trade deadline by dealing closer Carlos Estévez to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for pitchers George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 28, 2024

Angels Reportedly Have Deal in Place For Luis Garcia

The Los Angeles Angels have been shopping around their top relief pitcher, Luis Garcia. Although several teams have shown interest in Garcia, The Athletic's Jim Bowden reports that there may be a deal in place for the righty reliever.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7, 2024

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 7, 2023

Padres Free Agent Reliever Signs With AL West Squad

You can count another member of the 2023 San Diego Padres who won’t be returning to the team next season. Reliever Luis Garcia has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, worth $4.25 million.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 5, 2023

Angels Sign Reliever Luis Garcia to One-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Angels have made their first real move of the offseason, signing reliever Luis Garcia to a one-year, $4.25 million deal. USA Today insider Bob Nightengale reported the news.