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Astros Waive Key Players McCormick and Garcia

11/5/2025

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The Houston Astros waived five players, including Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick and Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia, to clear 40-man space.
The move follows four players who recently entered free agency.
McCormick has a career .247 average with 56 home runs, but injuries have limited him.
Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery twice and is not expected to return until 2027.
Both McCormick and Garcia contributed to the Astros' 2021 and 2022 World Series.

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The Houston Astros waived five players, including Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick and Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia, to clear 40-man space.
The move follows four players who recently entered free agency.
McCormick has a career .247 average with 56 home runs, but injuries have limited him.
Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery twice and is not expected to return until 2027.
Both McCormick and Garcia contributed to the Astros' 2021 and 2022 World Series.