Luis García made nine appearances for the Twins, allowing 10 runs in 8 2/3 innings. Minnesota designated him for assignment and he rejected an outright assignment, opting for free agency. At 39, he has pitched 618 games over 14 seasons, debuting with the Phillies in 2013. He played for multiple teams, including nine different clubs from 2019 to 2026. His career totals include a 4.20 ERA and 3.94 SIERA across 598 1/3 innings, with 28 wins, 31 losses, 19 saves, 118 holds, and 553 strikeouts. He is known as a groundball pitcher and innings eater, though 2026 has been difficult with 16 runs allowed in 15 innings and a career-worst groundball rate.
"Luis García made nine appearances for the Twins this season, giving up 10 runs in 8 2/3 innings of work. Over the weekend, Minnesota designated the right-hander for assignment. Today, he rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency (per Dan Hayes of The Athletic)."
"García, 39, has pitched 618 games over the last 14 seasons. Only five active pitchers have thrown more games - and that's being generous with the word "active." The righty debuted with the Phillies in 2013 and spent the next six years of his career in Philadelphia. He then pitched for nine different teams from 2019 to '26: the Angels, Rangers, Cardinals, Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers, Nationals, Mets, and Twins."
"All told, he owns a 4.20 ERA and a 3.94 SIERA in 598 1/3 innings of work. He is 28-31 with 19 saves, 118 holds, and 553 strikeouts. A groundball pitcher, García has induced 945 grounders in his career, second-most among relievers since his debut; only T.J. McFarland induced more batted balls on the ground."
"Even in his best years, García was rarely a high-leverage arm. What he is is an innings eater, and he has continued to be just that into his late thirties. From 2023-25, his age-36 to 38 seasons, he tossed at least 55 innings each year, pitching to a 4.14 ERA and 3.82 SIERA. Unfortunately, the 2026 season hasn't gone quite as well for him."
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