Yimi García's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia (elbow) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Wednesday, after which he would need at least one minor-league rehab appearance, according to manager John Schneider. If Wednesday's session goes well, Garcia's next step could be a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old's fantasy stock has gone up despite being on the injured list at the moment because of the fact that regular closer Jordan Romano (elbow) may not pitch again in 2024 after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday. Before Garcia got hurt, he was serving as Toronto's primary ninth-inning arm with Romano hurt, although he could share save opportunities with Chad Green when he's done with his rehab assignment. Either way, Garcia should be scooped up off the waiver wire if he's available in your league.

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) threw off a mound without issue on Sunday, according to manager John Schneider. Garcia will throw off a mound again on Wednesday before the team decides his next steps. The 33-year-old right-hander has been out the last two weeks on the 15-day injured list with a nerve issue in his elbow, but he could skip a minor-league rehab assignment and return to Toronto's bullpen before the All-Star break in mid-July. Garcia's fantasy relevance went up when regular closer Jordan Romano (elbow) was shut down again from his throwing program recently. Chad Green has been serving as Toronto's ninth-inning man with both Garcia and Romano out, but when Garcia is able to return, he could take over those closing duties. Garcia is 3-0 on the year with a 2.57 ERA, a 0.79 WHIP, 37 K's and five saves in his 28 innings of work in 2024.

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) played some light catch on Monday. Meanwhile, fellow reliever Yimi Garcia (elbow) was throwing from 120 feet. Romano is already playing catch again after reporting some soreness in his right elbow while throwing long toss last Friday. The 31-year-old isn't close to a return, though, especially since he can't seem to shake his right-elbow issues since they first cropped up in spring training. When he has been available, he's been shaky with a 6.59 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP, eight saves and 13 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings. Still, he should be stashed in all fantasy formats as Toronto's primary closer when he's healthy. Garcia has filled in nicely for Romano this year and already has five saves. Until one of Romano or Garcia can return from the injured list, Chad Green will serve as the Jays' first option in save situations.