Toronto Blue Jays pitcher facing season ending surgery
The Toronto Blue Jays announce a concerning injury update regarding relief pitcher Yimi Garcia last night as it looks like his season might be done.
The last update on Garcia came about a month ago when he received a cortisone shot and the team stated that he would likely be done for a couple weeks before starting to ramp up.
Blue Jays pitcher Yimi Garcia will likely need season ending surgery
Garcia has been out of the Blue Jays lineup since early July when he sprained his ankle but throughout his rehab process he hurt his shoulder and has been unable to recover.
According to reports, Garcia has been unable to progress in his recovery and is now going to meet with Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion on season ending elbow surgery.
Yimi Garcia (ulnar nerve symptoms) hasn't been bouncing back well between recent throwing sessions and is going to visit with Dr. Keith Meister for another opinion on his elbow - date TBD
The Blue Jays will likely have to start preparing their bullpen to be without Garcia for the rest of the season as it looks like a long shot if there is any possibility of his coming back.
"At this point, all options are likely on the table for the hard-throwing righty, including surgery. As such, the Blue Jays probably need to operate as if he won't be an option in the bullpen down the stretch and into October." -Hall
Garcia has been a consistent part of the Blue Jays bullpen for the past two seasons and currently has a 3.86 ERA in 21 innings pitched this season with 3 saves and a 1-2 record.
The good news is that the Blue Jays added multiple solid relief pitchers at the trade deadline such as Louis Varland and Seranthony Dominguez but losing Garcia will still be painful.
The Blue Jays will be announcing more details on the issue once Garcia meets with the doctor on a second opinion but it does not look good for the time being as his season is possibly done.
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