On Friday, the New York Yankees won their second game of the 2026 season when they beat the San Francisco Giants by a score of 3-0 (in California).
They will go for the sweep on Saturday.
Yankees Sign 5-Year MLB Player To Minor League Deal
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 9: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning in their MLB game at Rogers Centre on September 9, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/Getty Images)
On Friday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN reported that the Yankees had signed a new player to a minor league deal.
Castillo wrote: “The Yankees have signed right-hander Luis Garcia to a two-year minor-league deal, a source tells ESPN. Garcia is rehabbing after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery in October. His base salary for 2027 would be $2.25MM with another $750K in possible performance bonuses.”
MLB Social Media Reacts
GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 15: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros reacts with staff after defeating the Seattle Mariners 1-0 in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying on social media about the news:
@TalkinYanks: “Yankees are signing Luis Garcia to a two-year minor-league contract Garcia is currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery that he had in October”
Ryan Garcia: “A little late to this, but I love the Luis Garcia signing for the Yankees. High-spin RHP with good carry on his fastball and a track record of having good strikeout numbers numbers when healthy, perfect match for NYY’s pitching development group.”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 01: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros delivers during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Minute Maid Park on May 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
@acosta__nick: “I actually love this signing. Guy has always been pretty damn good at the Major League level.. added depth for 2027 is a GOOD THING!”
@boricuaboy258: “Yankees could potentially have a rotation of 1. Paul Skenes 2. Gerrit Cole 3. Max fried 4. Luis Garcia 5. Carlos Rodon Next year assuming they pull off a Skenes trade”
@NYY_Prospects: “The Yankees have signed RHP Luis Garcia to a minor league deal. Yes, the former Astro. 3.6 ERA in 56 starts from 2021-22 but he’s only made eight starts in the last three seasons. He underwent a second TJS in September and will likely miss all of 2026.”
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 08: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of the game at Target Field on April 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Garcia’s MLB Career
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 14: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on April 14, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Garcia has spent all five seasons of his MLB career with the Houston Astros.
The 2022 World Series Champion has a 29-19 record with a 3.60 ERA in 71 career games (65 starts).
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