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Astros' Luis Garcia Set to Return After Long Recovery

9/2/2025

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Luis Garcia will rejoin the Houston Astros' rotation on September 1, 2025, after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
This will be his first major-league start since May 1, 2023, due to recovery setbacks.
Garcia completed a nine-game minor-league rehab assignment with a 3.30 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 30 innings.
His return is crucial as the Astros pursue a playoff spot against the Mariners and Rangers in the AL West.

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Story summary

Luis Garcia will rejoin the Houston Astros' rotation on September 1, 2025, after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
This will be his first major-league start since May 1, 2023, due to recovery setbacks.
Garcia completed a nine-game minor-league rehab assignment with a 3.30 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 30 innings.
His return is crucial as the Astros pursue a playoff spot against the Mariners and Rangers in the AL West.