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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 5
Astros Slugger Viewed as One of Top 40 Trade Candidates This Offseason
The Houston Astros began the process of reducing their roster logjam. As expected by some, starting pitcher Luis Garcia was placed on outright waivers following him undergoing his second Tommy John surgery after making just two starts this year.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4
Astros put five players on outright waivers
The Astros have put five players on outright waivers, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. They are outfielders Chas McCormick, Kenedy Corona and Pedro León, left-hander John Rooney and right-hander Luis Garcia.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 2
Astros Pitcher Snakebitten by Injuries Is Considered 'Likely' Non-Tender Candidate
While the Houston Astros have a logjam across their outfield and infield, they don't necessarily have that luxury when it comes to their pitching staff.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 5
Projecting Astros' 2026 Rotation After Luis Garcia's Second Tommy John Surgery
The Houston Astros aren't playing in October for the first time since 2016. While the offseason of change the Astros underwent this past winter was a real
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 3
Houston Astros Starter Luis Garcia To Undergo Second Tommy John Surgery
The Houston Astros were marred by pitching injuries in 2025. Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez were the only two to even throw 100 innings. Houston couldn't seem to catch a break, with multiple pitchers ending the season on the injured list, or re-injuring themselves after returning.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / September 25
Astros RHP Luis Garcia (elbow) expected to miss all of 2026
Injury woes continue for Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia, who now is expected to miss the entire 2026 season with an elbow issue, manager Joe Espada told reporters Thursday.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24
Astros starter will miss 2026 season due to elbow surgery
He has hardly pitched at all since the 2022 season. He made just six starts in 2023 before requiring Tommy John surgery. His attempts to return to the mound in 2024 repeatedly hit setbacks and he ended up missing that entire season.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / September 13
Astros Pitching Injuries Piling Up
When the Houston Astros got their healthy offense back, the pitching took a hit. In miserable news for the Astros, starting pitcher Luis Garcia exited his second start of the season Wednesday night in Toronto after just five outs with right elbow discomfort.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Astros place Luis Garcia on IL due to elbow injury
The Astros have placed right-hander Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort.
Houston Astros News / FOX Sports / September 9
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 9
Astros Starter Luis Garcia Leaves Blue Jays Game with Right Elbow Discomfort
The injury bug has appeared to strike the Houston Astros yet again during Tuesday night's game. The story of the Astros' season has been their injuries, especially to the pitching staff.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 3
Astros GM Dana Brown encouraged by return of trio of starting pitchers
The Astros have welcomed back a trio of starting pitchers over the last month, and the team's general manager is pleased with what he's seen from the group so far as the club enters the final stages of its playoff push.
Houston Astros News / Sporting News / September 1
What Luis Garcia's impressive debut means for the Astros 
Luis Garcia impressed in his first Astros appearance since 2023 and his return to the rotation makes the Astros much more threatening heading into October.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Astros to activate righty from 60-day IL after long absence
His last big league game was on May 1, 2023, as a Tommy John surgery ensured that he would be out of action until the latter part of the 2024 season at the absolute earliest.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 14
Houston Astros Boil: August 14, 2025
Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Prospect report Hader to get second opinion on shoulder Luis Garcia continues his rehab journey Astros
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 10
Luis Garcia, J.P. France Take Latest Steps in Return to Astros Rotation
Spencer Arrighetti is back in the Majors with the Houston Astros. Cristian Javier is nearing a return. Luis Garcia and J.P. France may be right behind them.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 8
Astros' Ace Luis Garcia Looks Very Strong in Latest Rehab Start
The Houston Astros have had so many injuries throughout the 2025 season that it's become tough even to keep track of who is currently on the IL and what injury they are dealing with.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21
Luis Garcia sharp in rehab start amid Astros’ rotation woes
Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia turned in a clean outing Sunday in his first Class-A rehab appearance with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, continuing his return from Tommy John surgery as the club awaits reinforcements to a depleted starting rotation.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 21
Astros Star Luis Garcia Steady in Latest Injury Rehab Start in Minors
The injury rehab hits kept on coming on Sunday, as Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia made his rehab debut with Class-A Fayetteville on Sunday. His start came after Spencer Arrighetti made his first injury rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28
Luis Garcia gets injury return timetable from Astros GM
Luis Garcia hasn’t taken the mound since the 2023 season after initially suffering an elbow injury that forced him to undergo Tommy John Surgery. There was hope he’d return early this season, however, the Houston Astros starting pitcher experienced a setback in April.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3
Astros get even more bad news on their injured pitcher
His last major league appearance was May 1, 2023.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 3
Luis Garcia Shut Down After Another Elbow Setback
The Houston Astros announced Thursday that pitcher Luis Garcia underwent an MRI, which revealed inflammation in his right elbow. As a result, he will remain shut down from throwing indefinitely.
Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27
Astros get ‘decent’ Luis Garcia injury update, but there’s a catch
Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia is still dealing with an elbow injury. Manager Joe Espada provided an update on the pitcher before the Astros’ Opening Day game against the New York Mets on Thursday, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 20
Phillies Trade Pitch Moves Polarizing Pitcher to Astros After Luis Garcia Injury
The Houston Astros are in search of starting pitching help after Luis Garcia suffered a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Garcia has been shut down after experiencing elbow soreness.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / March 20
Astros RHP Luis Garcia suffers disappointing setback
Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia missed all of the 2024 season and pitched in just six starts in 2023 due to Tommy John surgery he underwent in May of 2023. Now, with the 2025 season fast approaching, the Astros gave a concerning update on the once tantalizing pitcher.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / March 20
Astros RHP Luis Garcia (elbow) facing another setback
The Houston Astros are shutting down right-hander Luis Garcia due to soreness in his surgically repaired elbow, manager Joe Espada said Thursday. The former 15-game winner had been scheduled to throw live batting practice Thursday but will instead undergo further evaluation in his latest setback since Tommy John surgery in May 2023.
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