Free-agent left-hander Jarlin Garcia (biceps), who missed all of the 2023 season with a nerve issue in his biceps, recently resumed throwing. However, he won't be ready for the start of spring training but is expected to be game-ready by around May 1. Around six teams have shown interest in Garcia. The 31-year-old Dominican southpaw went 1-4 with a 3.74 ERA (4.27 FIP) and 1.20 WHIP with one save, 18 walks and 56 strikeouts in 65 relief innings for the San Francisco Giants back in 2022. Garcia had a 2.89 ERA with a 21.6 percent strikeout rate, a 7.2 percent walk rate and a 42.1 percent ground-ball rate in 202 2/3 innings pitched from 2019-22 with the Miami Marlins and Giants. When healthy, he can provide some strong relief depth from the left side.
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed left-hander Jarlin Garcia on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to a source. The deal is reportedly for one year and $2.5 million, and the Pirates will hold a $3.25 million option for the 2024 season, according to The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel. Garcia had a 3.74 ERA (4.27 FIP), a 1.20 WHIP, one save and 56 strikeouts in 65 innings over 58 relief appearances for the San Francisco Giants in 2022. He was designated for assignment last month and become a free agent when he cleared waivers. The 29-year-old won't be in the saves picture in Pittsburgh, so he won't have any fantasy relevance entering 2023.
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jarlin Garcia picked up his first save of the season in Friday's 8-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. Garcia entered the game in the 10 inning up by three with Albert Pujols starting on second base. He got the first two outs, then balked Pujols to third, but got Mookie Betts out to end the game. Garcia only saw the save situation because Jake McGee pitched the eighth inning and Tyler Rogers blew the initial save opportunity in the ninth inning. The 28-year-old now has a 4.41 ERA on the season and does not hold fantasy value given his current role in the bullpen.
Jarlin Garcia Activated From Injured List, Available Sunday
San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Jarlin Garcia has been reinstated off of the 60-day injured list ahead of Sundays contest against the Dodgers. Garcia made 53 appearances last season out of relief for Miami, producing a 3.02 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP. He was particularly difficult to hit at pitchers friendly Marlins Park, where he limited opposing batters to a .443 OPS. With San Franciscos bullpen prime for competition, Garcia could step in and compete, although how close he may be to earning save opportunities is unclear. He can remain on the waiver wire for the time being.
Billy Hamilton, Jarlin Garcia Missing From Workouts
San Francisco Giants outfielder Billy Hamilton and pitcher Jarlin Garcia have been missing from the team's early summer camp workouts, and manager Gabe Kapler declined to shed more light on their status. It likely means they are absent for COVID-19-related issues. If they've tested positive, they'll need to return two negative tests within 24 hours to be cleared for workouts at the stadium. Hamilton is trying to win playing time in a Giants outfield that isn't all that strong. But reporting late won't help the speed-first fantasy asset's chances. There's no guarantees here with Hamilton, however, which makes him strictly a stolen base commodity in deep fantasy leagues if he makes the roster and carves out enough playing time.
Miami Marlins pitcher Jarlin Garcia will make the start on Saturday against the Phillies. Garcia has a 5.05 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and unimpressive 5.8 K/9 over 23 outings (six starts) for the Fish this year. He's unlikely to go very long in this game and should be avoided for fantasy purposes.
Miami Marlins starting pitchers Jarlin Garcia (ankle) and Elieser Hernandez (finger) have been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Garcia was hit on the ankle during Thursday's contest and is expected to miss about a week. Elieser Hernandez has been battling a blister issue and should return in the beginning of September. Kyle Barraclough has been activated from the 10-day on Friday. Right-handed relief pitcher Ben Meyer has been recalled to fill a spot on the active roster.
Jarlin Garcia Throws Six No-Hit Innings In No-Decision
Miami Marlins reliever turned starter Jarlin Garcia was masterful in Wednesday's no-decision, throwing six no-hit innings before being pulled by skipper Don Mattingly. Garcia, who began the season out of the bullpen, shut down the New York Mets for six hitless innings while striking out three, but didn't have enough gas in the tank to keep going, according to beat reporter Joe Frisaro. In typical Marlins fashion, the bullpen squandered Garcia's no-hit outing and the team left with a 4-1 loss. Despite the no-decision, Garcia offers the Marlins a glimmer of hope for the future.
An already thin Miami Marlins rotation may be shaken up again as relief pitcher Jarlin Garcia could join the staff, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Garcia, who pitched primarily out of the bullpen last year, threw four strong innings of relief against the Phillies on Thursday. The team has gone with a four-man rotation for the last couple of days, but Garcia could be the fifth starter they've been looking for. In 10 innings of relief work this year, Garcia has allowed just two runs.
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jarlin Garcia could have a lot to prove in camp, as Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Thursday in camp that Garcia "will be a starter" this year. Garcia could take one of Miami's open major league rotation spots if everything goes well for him this spring. There is also a possibility that the Marlins will decide to put him in the Opening Day rotation at Triple-A New Orleans to get a little more seasoning. The 25-year-old left-hander broke in as a reliever last season, posting a 4.73 ERA and 42/17 K/BB ratio over 53 1/3 innings for the Fish.
