76 Jarlin Garcia RP

Garcia signed a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Giants on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The left-hander got a late start to the 2020 campaign but turned out to be San Francisco's most reliable reliever with a 0.49 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB with six holds over 18.1 innings. Garcia shouldn't be expected to replicate those numbers over a full season, but he also had a 3.02 ERA during the 2019 season.

Garcia (2-1) retired all five batters he faced to earn the win Saturday versus the Diamondbacks.

Garcia took the mound in relief of Trevor Cahill, who left the contest with a hip injury. Garcia and four other relievers combined to limit the Diamondbacks to just one hit and one walk over the last 5.2 innings. The 27-year-old Garcia has been an excellent part of the Giants' bullpen this year -- he's allowed two unearned runs and just four hits and five walks in nine innings across nine outings. He's added a hold and four strikeouts, so he typically has more value on the field rather than in the fantasy game.

Garcia (0-1) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Athletics. He pitched one inning and gave up an unearned run.

Garcia was hurt by the new extra-inning rule that allows teams to start with a runner at second base, as he got Matt Olson to ground out and Mark Canha to fly out, but that still allowed Matt Chapman to score the game-winning run. He retired the side without allowing hits or walks, and that should be encouraging even if the Giants had to settle for an extra-inning loss.

Garcia (undisclosed) was activated from the injured list Sunday.

The 27-year-old was absent from summer camp for undisclosed reasons and was placed on the injured list, but he's now ready to join the active roster. Garcia was a reliable bullpen piece for the Giants in 2019 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 39:16 K:BB over 50.2 innings.

Garcia (undisclosed) will likely not be available for Opening Day, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Manager Gabe Kapler expects to be without Garcia or Trevor Cahill (finger) for the Giants' season opener Thursday against the Dodgers. Garcia has been absent from the team throughout training camp, but is expected to rejoin the team soon. The 27-year-old had a strong spring and set himself up to be in the discussion as one of San Francisco's top lefty options out of the bullpen. If Garcia is forced to miss extended time to begin the season, Wandy Peralta and Conner Menez are two southpaws who are likely to experience an uptick in playing time.

The Giants are expecting Garcia (undisclosed) to report to summer camp Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Bay Area reports.

Garcia has been away from the team throughout camp and was placed on the 10-day injured list one week ago. While the Giants haven't shed light on the nature of Garcia's absence, he should have a chance at being ready to go for the July 23 season opener versus the Dodgers if he makes it back to camp in short order. Prior to baseball's shutdown in mid-March, Garcia was enjoying a strong spring and had put himself in the mix to make the Opening Day roster as one of the Giants' top lefty options out of the bullpen.

The Giants placed Garcia on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with an unspecified issue.

After being scooped up off waivers from the Marlins in February, Garcia was set to compete for a spot in the Giants' Opening Day bullpen. His move to the IL now leaves his availability for the July 23 opener versus the Dodgers in peril.

Garcia was claimed off waivers by the Giants from the Marlins on Monday.

It's not surprising to see Garcia get claimed, as his 3.02 ERA in 50.2 innings last season was far better than the figure posted by most pitchers who pass through waivers. His 18.9 percent strikeout rate isn't particularly inspiring, but he looks to be a legitimate major-league reliever. Burch Smith was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Garcia was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Monday, Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio reports.

The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the Marlins to add Brandon Kintzler. It's a somewhat surprising transaction, as Garcia's 3.02 ERA in 50.2 innings last season was second among pitchers who threw at least one inning for Miami. His peripherals are modest at best, as he struck out just 18.9 percent of opposing batters, but he could still be a fairly appealing name on the waiver wire.

Garcia (4-2) threw one inning while allowing no hits and walking one batter to earn the win over the Nationals.

Garcia has been a bright spot this season for this Marlins' bullpen as he has compiled a 2.83 ERA while only allowing 15 runs, five of which came in one outing, in 47.2 innings pitched. He owns a 37:14 K:BB and a 1.05 WHIP. While the season is almost over, numbers like those could find Garcia competing for Miami's closer role heading into 2020.

Garcia allowed one hit and struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings Sunday against the Rockies.

Garcia has now delivered four scoreless frames over his last six appearances, fanning four over that stretch. He was given a save opportunity July 19 against the Dodgers, but he failed to slam the door and hasn't seen a save chance since, despite an impressive 2.63 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 29 punchouts across 37.2 innings this season. Ryne Stanek appears to have a hold on the closer's job for Miami at the moment, though he's struggled of late.

Garcia tossed a scoreless ninth inning Thursday in an extra-innings win over the Twins.

The southpaw entered the game with the Marlins down 4-1, and his efforts set the stage for a rally in the bottom of the ninth and an eventual walkoff homer from Harold Ramirez in the 12th. Garcia is one of the favorites to get saves in a Miami bullpen that lost Sergio Romo and Nick Anderson at the trade deadline, but it won't be clear who manager Don Mattingly trusts to close until the club actually has a save situation to protect.

Garcia pitched a scoreless ninth inning during the Marlins' extra-innings Thursday win, which means he could be the favored option for saves moving forward.

Miami's trade of Nick Anderson and Trevor Richards to Tampa Bay removed two logical successors to Sergio Romo. Meanwhile, the lefty Garcia has spun a 2.43 ERA but has struck out just 6.8 K/9, so he doesn't necessarily fit the traditional closer profile, but Miami doesn't have many options left to wrap up their fleeting save opportunities. Perhaps Ryne Stanek (hip), who's on the injured list, could surface as an option, along with Jose Quijada, Jeff Brigham and Adam Conley. Either way, this looks like a mess, even if Garcia gains a slight edge.

Garcia tossed a scoreless ninth inning Thursday in an extra-innings win over the Twins.

The southpaw entered the game with the Marlins down 4-1, and his efforts set the stage for a rally in the bottom of the ninth and an eventual walkoff homer from Harold Ramirez in the 12th. Garcia is one of the favorites to get saves in a Miami bullpen that lost Sergio Romo and Nick Anderson at the trade deadline, but it won't be clear who manager Don Mattingly trusts to close until the club actually has a save situation to protect.

Garcia could be part of the Marlins' closer mix following the Sergio Romo trade, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

In Miami's first game following the trade, Garcia worked a perfect ninth inning while striking out two batters to protect a four-run lead. The southpaw could end up being a matchup choice for manager Don Mattingly, getting the call against lefty-heavy lineups in the ninth. He hasn't seen a lot of high-leverage work to date though -- on the season, Garcia has a 2.51 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB through 32.1 innings with two wins and a hold in 29 appearances.

Garcia pitched two-thirds of an inning Friday and allowed two inherited runners to score, pinning him with a blown save in a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.

The runs were charged to starter Zac Gallen, but Garcia will be responsible for the blown save. The 26-year-old southpaw has a 2.76 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 22 strikeouts in 29.1 innings this season, mostly while deployed in the middle innings.

Garcia (1-0) picked up the win in Thursday's extra-innings victory over the Cardinals, giving up two hits and striking out one in two scoreless innings of relief.

The southpaw held St. Louis at bay in the ninth and 10th innings before JT Riddle was able to connect on a game-winning homer in the top of the 11th. Garcia now has a 4.67 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB through 17.1 big-league innings this season, and he'll likely continue to work primarily in lower-leverage spots.

Garcia was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Wednesday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Garcia has allowed five runs in five innings for the Marlins this season, all of which came in one inning in late April against the Phillies. He has a 1.93 ERA in 9.1 innings at the Triple-A level. Elieser Hernandez was optioned in a corresponding move.

Garcia was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Garcia delivered scoreless outings in four of his five appearances since being called up in mid-April, though he ends up with a 9.00 ERA and 1.20 WHIP as he allowed five runs in the other appearance. The 26-year-old seems a likely candidate to return to the majors when the Marlins need further pitching help.

Garcia was Andre Fernandez of The Athletic Friday.

Garcia made a pair of scoreless appearances prior to heading to the paternity list, striking out three over 2.2 scoreless innings. Jose Quijada was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move.