Luis García Stats

The Houston Astros will turn to rookie right-hander Luis Garcia on short rest to start Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. Reliever Kendall Graveman, who threw 37 pitches over two innings in the team's Game 5 win, is the only relief pitcher that won't be available in Game 6. Jose Urquidy pitched an inning in relief in Game 5 on Sunday and will likely be the Game 7 starter (if necessary) if he's not used in Game 6. Garcia threw 72 pitches in 3 1/3 innings in the Game 3 loss. Manager Dusty Baker also said that backup catcher Jason Castro is unlikely to be activated from the COVID-19 list for the final two games of the World Series after he was ruled out for Game 4.

27 days ago

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (knee) will start Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Garcia was only able to go one inning against Boston in his Game 2 start, allowing five runs and leaving with a right knee strain. His knee had been a problem before his start last Saturday, but Garcia has since made some changes to the lower half of his body to ensure that he won't put added stress on his knee. Garcia isn't worried about his knee and said it "feels good." The AL Rookie of the Year candidate went 6-5 with a 2.39 ERA at home, compared to 5-3 with a 4.24 ERA on the road in 2021. Garcia has the talent to keep Boston's bats cold, but he'll be a much riskier DFS play with the knee issue fresh in the rearview mirror.

over 1 month ago

Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia has been named the team's starter for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox. Astros manager Dusty Baker made the announcement on Friday and also said that Jose Urquidy would probably start Game 4 of the series, if the game is needed. Garcia had a fantastic year for the Astros. He made 30 appearances (28 starts) and went 11-8 with a 3.30 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. His only start against the White Sox came in June. He pitched seven strong innings in the outing, allowing seven hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out eight.

over 1 month ago