The Yankees and Mets have both requested medical records on free agent right-hander Freddy Garcia.

The Orioles have also been a bit aggressive in the hunt for Garcia. He posted a 4.64 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 2010 for the White Sox and is likely to settle on a one-year deal with a low base salary. That contract should also come with some performance-based incentives for the oft-injured 34-year-old.

According to MASN's Jen Royle, the Orioles have some interest in Freddy Garcia.

Garcia had a 4.64 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 2010 but most importantly was able to make 28 starts, as he started just 23 games over the three previous seasons combined due to shoulder and back problems. The 34-year-old will likely have to settle for an incentive-laden deal.

The Mets have spoken with the representatives for veteran free agent Freddy Garcia, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman.

Those discussions took place a few weeks ago, however, and the Mets don't consider Garcia a frontburner issue. The veteran right-hander finished the 2010 season with a decent 4.64 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 28 innings, but he's had a lot of durability issues and that's the last thing the Mets need. If he's still around when the dust settles on the free agent market, they can go ahead and offer him an incentive-laden deal with a low base salary and see if he bites.

Freddy Garcia tossed seven innings of two-run ball to beat the Red Sox on Wednesday night.

Garcia heads into free agency on a high note. Outside of some minor back pain in September, the oft-injured Garcia was remarkably healthy in 2010. His 157 innings are the most he's thrown since 2006, but his 4.64 ERA is his highest since 2007.

Freddy Garcia allowed one run over six innings Friday against the Angels in his return from a sore back.

Garcia struck out five in his first start in 17 days. He's 11-6 with a 4.74 ERA with one start remaining. He could use another good one as he heads into free agency.

Freddy Garcia (back) said he felt "better" during a bullpen session Tuesday.

It isn't yet clear if he'll be able to make his next scheduled start Friday, but he appears determined to pitch again this season as he approaches free agency this winter. "At least one time to make everybody know there's nothing wrong with me," said Garcia. "I've got pain in my back, but shoulder-wise I'm good." Garcia hasn't pitched since September 7 due to back pain.

Freddy Garcia (back) said he feels "much better" and hopes to start Friday after a Monday bullpen session.

Garcia hasn't pitched since leaving his September 7 start with back pain, as he's missed two scheduled starts. It sounds like he doesn't expect to miss a third.

Freddy Garcia (back) is expected to pitch again this season despite being scratched Saturday for the second straight start.

"He has done a tremendous job and he has earned our respect," manager Ozzie Guillen said. "When Freddy is ready to go, he will be on the mound." Lucas Harrell, who gave up six runs over 3 1/3 innings in his first start filling in for Garcia, will get the ball again Saturday.

Freddy Garcia (back) is unlikely to take his normal turn in the rotation Saturday against the Tigers.

Garcia is still fighting off back soreness and might not be available for another week. "Right now, the situation we [face], I think we would be better off with the veteran pitcher in [reliever Tony] Pena," White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said Wednesday. "I don't expect Freddy to start a game."

Freddy Garcia (back) is set for a bullpen session Tuesday.

Garcia was scratched from a scheduled start over the weekend due to back trouble. But if everything runs smoothly Tuesday, he should be cleared for an outing later this week. The 34-year-old righty has posted an 11-6 record, a 4.88 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP over 26 starts this season for the White Sox.

Freddy Garcia (back) has been scratched from his Sunday start.

Lucas Harrell will start in his place against the Royals. Garcia has been bothered by a sore lower back since leaving his start last week. He was given a pain-killing injection but it obviously didn't do the trick. Harrell threw four scoreless innings last time out and is worth having in AL-only leagues.

Freddy Garcia (back) is likely to miss his scheduled start Sunday.

The right-hander had to leave his last outing due to stiffness in his lower back. He received an epidural Thursday, but it will take three days before he'll feel an effect. ''I don't think I can pitch Sunday,'' Garcia said. ''I'll have to throw a bullpen first." The Sox will probably call Lucas Harrell or Tony Pena out of the bullpen to make a start.

Freddy Garcia (back) isn't sure he'll be able to start against the Royals on Sunday.

Garcia received an epidural on Thursday to help alleviate lingering stiffness in his back. "I don't know yet," said Garcia. "I got this shot yesterday, so it's three days until the medicine kicks in. We'll see from there. I don't think I'm pitching Sunday. I have to throw a bullpen first. Probably, I'll throw a bullpen on Sunday. I don't know." If Garcia is unable to pitch, the team would likely turn to Lucas Harrell or Tony Pena.

Freddy Garcia could make his next start Sunday after receiving an epidural in his ailing lower back.

Garcia was sent back to Chicago on Wednesday in order to have his back examined. He'll try to give it a go, but the White Sox will probably have Lucas Harrell and Carlos Torres at the ready, just in case.

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen isn't ready to say Freddy Garcia (back) won't make his next scheduled start Sunday against the Royals.

Garcia was forced to leave a second straight start Tuesday night due to a stiff lower back. "We have to be very, very careful with it," said Guillen. "We have people for Sunday just in case he can't go, but I have to see how he feels the next couple of days. I'm not saying, 'Well he's not pitching on Sunday,' and then all of a sudden you see him on the mound. It's not worth that right now." If Garcia can't go, Lucas Harrell and Carlos Torres -- both September call-ups -- are among the potential replacements. The pair combined to give up seven runs -- three earned -- over 5 1/3 innings in relief of Garcia on Tuesday night.

Freddy Garcia returned to action on Tuesday September 7.

Freddy Garcia left Tuesday's start against the Tigers after two innings due to a stiff lower back.

Garcia allowed two runs on three hits -- including a two-run homer by Johnny Damon -- over two innings before being pulled in favor of Lucas Harrell. He was removed from his start last Wednesday with the same issue, so it wouldn't be surprising if the White Sox skip his next turn in the rotation.

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said that Freddy Garcia (back) should be ready to make his next start.

Garcia was removed after just four innings Wednesday due to a stiff lower back. His next scheduled outing will come against the Tigers.

Freddy Garcia left Wednesday's start against the Indians after just four innings due to a stiff lower back.

Garcia's early exit seemed injury-related from the get-go. He gave up two runs -- one earned -- on four hits over four innings before being replaced by Tony Pena to begin the bottom of the fifth. We'll likely hear more about his status after the game.

Freddy Garcia impressively held the Yankees to two runs -- one earned -- over seven innings to earn his 11th win Friday night.

It's Garcia's longest outing in two months as he struck out three, walked one and scattered five hits. Garcia had it going tonight, but his 4.89 ERA on the season tells the real story. He's more of a spot-start option than anything else at this point.