Luis Garcia

Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Luis Garcia (elbow) might soon throw a live batting practice session, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia’s chasing his old velocity after Tommy John surgery and a rocky 2024—smooth sailing this spring so far, but no game date’s set. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can stash this righty; his recovery’s on track, with upside waiting once he’s game-ready.

Astros manager Joe Espada said Luis Garcia is close to facing live hitters.

Fantasy Impact

Espada said Garcia hit 90 miles per hour in his bullpen session on Thursday. The next step in his recovery will be throwing live batting practice.

Astros manager Joe Espada said Luis Garcia rebounded fine Tuesday after throwing in the bullpen Monday.

Fantasy Impact

The same went for Lance McCullers Jr. who is scheduled to take the next step and throw live batting practice in a few days. It is unclear if Garcia will be able to take that same step later this week.

Luis Garcia is throwing a bullpen session on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia also threw a bullpen last Thursday. Lance McCullers is throwing a bullpen on Monday as well.

Luis Garcia threw a bullpen session on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia has been able to progress from throwing on flat ground to now being back on the mound. He is still expected to open the season on the injured list, but he sounds like he may be able to return sooner rather than later barring any setbacks.