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Twins sign ex-Phillies, Dodgers 4.11 ERA reliever who was released by Mets
TL;DR
The Minnesota Twins signed veteran reliever Luis Garcia to a minor league contract after he was released by the Mets. Garcia, a 14-year MLB veteran, has a career 4.11 ERA and will report to Triple-A St. Paul.
Key points
- Minnesota Twins signed Luis Garcia to a minor league contract
- Garcia is a 14-year MLB veteran
- He was released by the Mets after six outings
- Garcia has a career 4.11 ERA
- He will report to Triple-A St. Paul
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The Minnesota Twins made an addition to their bullpen depth on Tuesday, signing a 14-year veteran to a minor league contract.
According to Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune, the AL Central club agreed to a deal with right-hander Luis Garcia. Nightengale adds that he will report to Triple-A St. Paul.
The 39-year-old signed a $1.75 million contract with the New York Mets during the offseason but was released after just six outings. Garcia has played for nine different organizations since making his Major League debut in 2013 with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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As noted, his stint with the Mets did not go according to plan. Garcia allowed five earned runs and 11 hits in just 6.1 innings.
New York had designated him for assignment earlier this month, but he cleared waivers and entered free agency.
For the Twins, there's no harm in giving him a shot to see if he can help in the Majors. Garcia throws just three pitches -- a sinker, splitter, and sweeper. His average fastball velocity of 97.2 mph in 2023 is now down to 94 mph.
Q&A
Why was Luis Garcia released by the Mets?
Luis Garcia was released by the Mets after making only six appearances during the season.
What teams has Luis Garcia played for in his MLB career?
Luis Garcia has played for nine different organizations, including the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers.
What is Luis Garcia's career ERA in Major League Baseball?
Luis Garcia has a career ERA of 4.11 in Major League Baseball.
