Overview
- García revealed his decision on social media, writing that he was retiring after 12 seasons, though outlets characterize his career as spanning parts of 13.
- He played for the Tigers, White Sox, Rays, Brewers and Marlins, finishing with a .263/.316/.417 line, 140 home runs and 524 RBIs in 1,104 games.
- The outfielder’s last MLB action came before the Marlins designated him for assignment on June 4, 2024, and he did not play again afterward.
- His peak included an All-Star year with the White Sox in 2017 when he hit .330 with 18 homers and 80 RBIs, and a 29-homer season for the Brewers in 2021.
- He joined Miami on a four-year, $53 million contract in December 2021 but struggled with injuries and performance before his release and subsequent surgery.