Blue Jays Hit with Another Blow as Yimi Garcia Lands on 15-Day IL
So, big news just dropped for the Toronto Blue Jays, and it’s not the kind of update fans were hoping for. Right-hander Yimi Garcia has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. Yeah, tough timing. The guy had just returned from another injury—a shoulder issue that kept him out for almost six weeks—and now this happens right after his first outing back. In his lone inning since the return, he gave up a game-tying homer to Aaron Judge, but the Jays still came out on top with an 11-9 win over the Yankees. Unfortunately, that was it—one game back, and now he's sidelined again.
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Let’s talk about what this means. Garcia’s been a key part of the Blue Jays bullpen, logging 22 appearances this season with a 3.86 ERA. He’s been striking guys out at a solid clip—25 Ks in 21 innings is no joke—but he’s also struggled with control. A 13.3% walk rate is way above what he’s posted in the past, and definitely not something you want from a high-leverage reliever. Still, with the bullpen already carrying a heavy load due to rotation inconsistencies, losing Garcia is a significant blow.
In response to this injury, the Jays have called up Robinson Pina from Triple-A Buffalo. Now, Pina isn’t exactly a household name yet—he’s only pitched one inning in the majors so far, and that was with Miami. He just joined the Jays in a trade on June 25, so this is a quick turnaround. He’s expected to be active for Saturday’s game against the Angels, so we’ll see if he can make an impact.
This latest injury just adds to the pressure the Blue Jays front office is feeling heading toward the trade deadline. They already needed arms—both starters and relievers—and now Garcia’s status is uncertain for the rest of July. If there were any doubts about making moves before, this development should erase them. The bullpen is being stretched thin, and the team can’t afford to keep losing reliable arms.
Bottom line: Garcia’s injury may be short-term on paper, but its impact could ripple much further. If you're the Jays, you have to act—waiting could cost you in a season where every win matters.
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