"The Astros announced to reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that right-hander Luis Garcia underwent elbow surgery on Wednesday. That surgery included a reconstruction of his ulnar collateral ligament, the procedure commonly known as Tommy John surgery. It will be his second Tommy John surgery in the past three years. The righty's flexor tendon was also repaired this week."
"Today's update is not surprising but provides some specificity on what's ahead for Garcia. Elbow issues have been haunting him for several years now. He made just six starts in 2023 before requiring his first Tommy John surgery. He was expected to return to the club in 2024 but repeatedly hit setbacks and eventually missed that whole season. More setbacks came in 2025 and he didn't make it back to the big league club until September 1st."
"Garcia just finished his second arbitration season. He can be retained for one more but there's no reason for the Astros to tender him a contract since he's going to miss the year. They could theoretically work out a two-year deal. It's fairly common these days for a pitcher facing a lengthy injury absence to get a two-year pact. The player gets to bank some money while rehabbing."
Luis García underwent elbow surgery that included ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John) and a flexor tendon repair, marking his second Tommy John operation in three years. The surgery will prevent him from pitching in 2026. García made six starts in 2023 before his first Tommy John surgery, missed the 2024 season after repeated setbacks, and returned briefly in September 2025 before suffering another elbow issue and landing on the 60-day injured list. García has completed his second arbitration season; the Astros could non-tender him or negotiate a multi-year deal to cover rehab and delayed return.
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