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The Brewers signed Garcia to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Garcia was once upon a time a top prospect with the Yankees but has really struggled both at the major- and minor-league level in recent years, most recently holding a 7.07 ERA with the White Sox and 6.18 ERA at Triple-A Charlotte in 2024. That said Garcia is still just 25 and struck out 77 over 65 innings between those two stops, so it's a sensible flier by Milwaukee.
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Garcia cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. Garcia was DFA'd on Sunday after accumulating a 7.07 ERA and 1.93 WHIP across 14 innings to begin the season. He'll remain in the White Sox organization, but a return to the 40-man roster will likely depend on his ability to turn things around in the minors.
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The White Sox designated Garcia for assignment Sunday. Garcia will cede his spot in the White Sox bullpen and on the 40-man roster to right-hander Brad Keller, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Over his 14 relief appearances for the White Sox this season, Garcia picked up one win and one save, but his ratios (7.07 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB) left much to be desired.
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Garcia earned the save in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus Kansas City after allowing a hit and a walk over two scoreless innings. Closer Michael Kopech and setup men Jordan Leasure and Steven Wilson all pitched in Wednesday's matinee, and Garcia was called upon for the multi-inning save in Game 2. It's just the second save of Garcia's career, and the scoreless outing brings his ERA down to 7.27 and WHIP to 1.62. The 24-year-old is pitching better of late with four straight scoreless appearances, though he likely has a lot more work to do in order to be in the mix regularly for high-leverage chances.
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Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday. Garcia has allowed two earned runs with a 17:6 K:BB across nine innings for Charlotte after being claimed off waivers from the Yankees a month ago. The former top prospect has been used almost exclusively in relief in 2023 and will presumably work as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen during his upcoming stint with the White Sox.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CHW | 14 | 0 | 14.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 7.07 | 1.92 |
| 2023 | NYY-CHW | 8 | 0 | 15.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 2.40 | 1.40 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/27 | vs  |
1 | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 6.00 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 4/26 | vs |
- | - | - | 0.2 | 2 | 7.20 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 |
| 4/24 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.2 | 4 | 3.60 | 0 | 2 | 2.40 |
| 4/21 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.1 | 2 | 2.25 | 1 | 0 | 2.25 |
| 4/20 | @ |
- | - | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 1.50 |
| 4/17 | vs  |
- | - | 1 | 2.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 4/13 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 3/27 | @  |
12:05 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/29 | @ |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/30 | @ |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/31 | vs |
1:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/01 | vs |
6:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/02 | vs |
12:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/03 | vs |
6:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |