The Toronto Blue Jays are about to start a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The weather is getting in the way of things at the moment, delaying the start of the game. Before Friday’s game, Blue Jays reliever Yimi Garcia was given an unfortunate diagnosis.
The Blue Jays have found themselves crawling to Philly after a soul-crushing 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Chicago Cubs. This loss occurred a day after they defeated the Houston Astros 5-4 in a 10-inning clash.
Toronto Blue Jays News: Relief Pitcher Yimi Garcia Receives Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Diagnosis
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 05: Yimi Garcia #93 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates an out against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning of the game at Target Field on August 5, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Blue Jays 6-5 in ten innings. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Mitch Bannon of The Athletic took to social media to share the news about Garcia.
“Yimi Garcia has been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. Will decide if surgery is needed in the next few days. His season is likely over,” Bannon shared in a tweet on August 7th, 2026.
Most recently, Garcia was on a rehab assignment with the Dunedin Blue Jays.
Yimi Garcia’s 436-Game Career
GettyGLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 20: Pitcher Yimi Garcia #63 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a portrait during spring training photo day at Camelback Ranch on February 20, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Garcia has played 436 MLB games with several different franchises. In addition to the Blue Jays, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Houston Astros, and Seattle Mariners.
The 35-year-old reliever has been playing since 2014. Yet, he has only played in nine games this season, pitching 7.2 innings in the minors on various rehab assignments.
Garcia recorded 89 holds, 29 saves, and 456 strikeouts in his career. He also owns a 3.61 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP.
Where Do Things Go From Here For Yimi Garcia and the Blue Jays?
Garcia is in the second year of a two-year $15 million contract that he signed on December 10th, 2024.
Despite the Blue Jays primarily being sellers at this year’s MLB Trade Deadline, Toronto retained Garcia’s services. This could have been due to the uncertainty around his injury at the time.
Now that the Blue Jays have clarity on Garcia, the organization can map out where to go from here.
As for Garcia, he has many options still available to him.
For starters, he could express interest in returning to the Blue Jays. Secondly, he could try to continue his career with a different team. Or, he could call it a career and find something else to do with his time.
One way or another, his career and potential role with a baseball team will not be the same ever again.
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