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Former Dodgers Pitcher Released by Mets
TL;DR
Former Dodgers pitcher Luis Garcia was released by the New York Mets after a brief stint with the team. The 39-year-old had previously played 28 games for the Dodgers in 2025 before being cut.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Luis Garcia pitching in 2025.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Luis Garcia was released by the New York Mets on Tuesday, reports Darragh McDonald of MLB Trade Rumors.
Garcia, 39, appeared in 28 games for the Dodgers in 2025 before he was cut in a shocking move.
He then signed with the Washington Nationals and later played for the Los Angeles Angels that season as well.
May 23, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Luis Garcia (57) pitches against the New York Mets during the thirteenth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Ahead of the 2026 season, Garcia signed with the New York Mets on a one-year, $1.75 million deal that could have ballooned to $3 million with incentives.
The Mets designated him for assignment this past weekend, meaning heās likely headed to free agency.
How has Luis Garcia played in 2026?
Garcia has struggled in 2026, recording an ERA of 7.11 in six games.
In 6.1 innings pitched, he allowed 11 hits and six runs, five of which were earned.
Heās also walked two batters while striking out four.
Itās a far cry from his time as a National last year.
Over 10 innings in 10 games, he had an ERA of 0.90 and allowed only five hits and two walks against seven strikeouts.
In his 20 games with the Angels, he had an ERA of 2.00 over 18 innings, striking out 17 and allowing 16 hits and eight walks.
His time with the Dodgers, though, wasnāt as smooth.
How did Luis Garcia play for the Los Angeles Dodgers?
In his 28 games in Dodger Blue, Garcia pitched 27.1 innings and had an ERA of 5.27.
His strikeout to walk ratio, which was 3.50 for the Nats and 2.13 for the Angels, was much lower for the Dodgers at 1.50.
He also blew his lone save chance for the Boys in Blue.
Granted, he did miss some time with a right adductor strain while he was with the Dodgers, but his performance for Washington and the Angels was far superior, and that was after the injury.
His time with the Dodgers ended after a game against the Kansas City Royals in which he allowed three earned runs and could not finish the seventh inning.
If this was his last go-round in the majors, Garcia will have played 14 MLB seasons with a career ERA of 4.11 and 17 saves to his name.
Q&A
Why was Luis Garcia released by the New York Mets?
Luis Garcia was released by the New York Mets following his performance and the team's decision to make roster changes.
What teams did Luis Garcia play for before being released by the Mets?
Before being released by the Mets, Luis Garcia played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and later signed with the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Angels in 2025.
How many games did Luis Garcia pitch for the Dodgers in 2025?
Luis Garcia appeared in 28 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2025 season.
