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Adolis García to Undergo Season-Ending Right Lat Surgery, Phillies Say

The six-to-eight-month recovery will end his 2026 season, leave a right-field vacancy for Philadelphia, prompt immediate roster changes, shape the club's trade-deadline decisions, and target readiness for spring training 2027.

Jun 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) hits an RBI double against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Apr 8, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Adolis García (53) walks off the field after lining out to San Francisco Giants left fielder Harrison Bader (9) in the to pot the eighth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Adolis Garcia of the Philadelphia Phillies receiving treatment on the field, Image 2 shows Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Adolis García (53) in profile, wearing a red cap and a diamond chain

Overview

  • The Phillies announced Thursday that García will have right latissimus dorsi repair surgery on June 24 and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
  • The team projects a six-to-eight-month recovery that aims to have García available for the start of the 2027 season if rehabilitation goes as expected.
  • Philadelphia made same-day roster moves to cover his absence by recalling RHP Seth Johnson, selecting RHP Bryse Wilson and optioning LHP Tanner Banks while also using prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. and adding Derek Hill for outfield depth.
  • García was on a one-year, $10 million deal and slashed .195/.270/.329 with seven homers and 21 RBIs in 67 games, which complicates the club’s evaluation of its corner outfield options and offseason spending.
  • The injury removes an experienced bat and defender from the pennant race, pushes the Phillies toward internal promotions or deadline upgrades, and leaves García facing months of rehab before he can resume his career.