The Los Angeles Angels signed free-agent reliever Luis Garcia to a one-year, $4.25 million deal to help bolster their bullpen on Tuesday. Garcia spent the last two years pitching for the San Diego Padres. The 36-year-old veteran right-hander wasn't all that great in 2023 for the Friars, but he's an upgrade over what the Halos were working with last year. In his two seasons in San Diego, Garcia went 6-9 with a 3.73 ERA (3.44 FIP) and 1.30 WHIP with three saves, 41 walks and 121 strikeouts in 120 2/3 relief innings. Garcia was hurt by walks and poor control more than anything, and his strikeout rate also dropped from a career-high 26.3% in 2022 to 19.9% in 2023. He could be of some use in deep holds leagues as a setup man in Anaheim, but not much else.

San Diego Padres reliever Luis Garcia recorded his third save of the season on Saturday, closing out his team's 2-1 win over the Nationals. With Josh Hader struggling in the closing role as of late, manager Bob Melvin stated the team would go with a committee approach moving forward, and Garcia was the arm summoned for tonight's opportunity. He retired the first man he faced, but went on to allow a single and a hit batsmen before getting an inning-ending double play to seal the win. Garcia has posted a serviceable 3.40 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 48 K through 45 IP, and would only serve as a fantasy option for managers who are desperate for saves down the stretch run.

San Diego Padres pitcher Luis Garcia struck out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 35-year-old received the first save opportunity with the recent news of incumbent closer Taylor Rogers "getting a little bit of a break" from closing duties. Garcia tossed a perfect inning on Sunday, recording his first save of the year. The veteran right-hander owns a 3.23 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and a 42:12 K: BB across 39 innings in 2022. After his recent struggles, Rogers will likely be eased back into the closer role. Garcia should see more save opportunities during Rogers' break, and fantasy managers searching for saves should add him in all league formats.

The San Diego Padres have signed relief pitcher Luis Garcia, according to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Per Heyman, the reliever will earn $7 million in two seasons, $500,000 of which is a signing bonus. The 34-year-old pitched to a 3.24 ERA and a 2.72 FIP in 33.1 innings for the St. Louis Cardinals last season, registering two saves, 34 strikeouts, and eight walks. He'll join a San Diego bullpen that also features Emilio Pagan, Pierce Johnson, Tim Hill, and Craig Stammen in high-leverage roles.

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.

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.

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.

The Washington Nationals placed second baseman Luis Garcia (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. The team recalled starting pitcher Joan Adon for Sunday's start in a corresponding move. Garcia is dealing with a strained oblique muscle. The 21-year-old split the year between the majors and Triple-A. Over 70 games with the Nationals, he slashed .242/.275/.411 with six home runs, 22 RBI and 29 runs. His production in the majors was impressive given his age, but he still has work to do in order to become a worthy fantasy option.

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia had a solid day at the plate Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI, and a run scored against the Colorado Rockies in a 10-5 loss. Garcia now has 15 extra-base hits in September, and while his .275 OBP on the season will have to improve in the coming years, he has the potential to be a positive all-around fantasy contributor from the middle-infield slot as soon as 2022.

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia drove in two runs against the Colorado Rockies Monday, going 2-for-4 with two singles. Garcia now has a four-game hit streak, and he's had four multi-hit performances in his last eight games. His .276 OBP on the season leaves plenty to be desired, but he's flashed a .490 slugging percentage with three homers in 100 September at-bats, leaving plenty of room for fantasy value over the next few seasons as the youngster continues to develop.

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia had two more hits Wednesday, going 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in a 4-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. He now has six homers for the season, three of which have come since September 9, and three multi-hit performances in a row. He's slashing .333/.333/.542 over his last seven games, making him a sneaky add for all categories except speed down the stretch of the fantasy season.

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com. It's a rare day off for the rookie, who has started the past 18 days. Garcia is slashing .231/.271/.407 with five home runs over 56 games. The power hasn't quite shown up yet after smacking 13 HRs in 37 Triple-A contests the year. Jordy Mercer will get the start at second and bat seventh against the left-handed Trevor Rogers. Mercer has a .683 OPS across 38 games this season but is hitting .306 against lefties and could be a deep league streaming option.

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia continued his stretch of hitting the ball hard Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Garcia's fifth homer of the season, the ball left the bat at 106.2 MPH. That's the eighth ball this week Garcia has hit more than 100 MPH. Garcia carries just a .682 OPS in 175 at-bats this season, but he's showing plenty of potential and could become a worthy middle-infield option for the 2022 fantasy season.

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia flashed some extra-base power in a strong game Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and two runs scored against the Atlanta Braves. Garcia is starting to put it together at the plate, slashing .321/.321/.643 over his past seven games, though his plate discipline could stand to improve with just nine walks in 173 plate appearances this season. Garcia is most relevant in keeper and dynasty formats, as he appears to be locking down an everyday role next season.

Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia (10-6) will take the mound Monday night against the Mariners in Seattle. Garcia is enjoying a very strong month of August, going 3-1 over his last five starts with a 1.13 WHIP, a 3.29 ERA with 30 strikeouts through 27 1/3 innings pitched. Garcia held the Mariners to one run over five innings on April 29 but was roughed up for five runs by the same Seattle team July 26. Garcia's fantasy value also loses luster when he pitches on the road, posting a 4.97 ERA through 11 starts away from Minute Maid Park this season.

Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia continues be one of the biggest surprises for the first-place Astros heading into this weekend's action. Garcia (10-6) was fantastic on Tuesday, twirling 6 2/3 shutout innings, allowing only four hits with seven strikeouts. Garcia has posted a sub-four ERA in each month this season and is 8-3 over his last 15 starts with a 1.09 WHIP and a 3.13 ERA. Garcia is worth a roster spot in most standard formats for the stretch run.

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia got on base three times against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, going 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. The 21-year-old Garcia is getting regular at-bats at both middle infield spots and has produced a .304/.360/.391 slash line over his past seven games. He has some pop, with seven extra-base hits, including three homers, among his 17 hits on the year. Fantasy managers will probably want to stay away in shallower formats, but he's worth keeping an eye on in dynasty and keeper leagues.

Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia will take the mound against the Angels on Saturday night. Garcia (8-6) is coming off one his best starts of the season, twirling six shutout innings while allowing only two hits and striking out eight August 7 against the Twins. The strong start was a much-needed balm after posting two rough performances in a row. Garcia is having a very solid season but DFS lineups may want to exclude him from tournaments on Saturday. Through nine road starts this season, Garcia is posting a 1.35 WHIP and a 5.08 ERA this season away from Minute Maid Park.

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia continued to show off his potential Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with two solo homers against the Philadelphia Phillies. Garcia has been afforded just 45 at-bats this year, with 24 of those coming in the past week, and he's put together a slash line of .167/.200/.542 with three homers in those seven games. One of the youngest players in the league at 21 years old, Garcia should continue to grow at the major league level, and is a draft-worthy player heading into 2022 when he figures to start every day at second base or shortstop.

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia batted fifth and played second base against the Chicago Cubs Friday, and he went 1-for-4 with his first home run of the season, a no-doubter off starter Jake Arietta in the second inning. Garcia figures to see plenty of playing time the rest of the way for the Nationals, making him an intriguing option for fantasy managers in need of a middle infielder. He offers solid contact ability, though he won't be especially formidable in either the power or speed categories.