Overview
- Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed late Friday that reliever Yimi Garcia has been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome after developing neck and nerve symptoms on a rehab outing.
- The team paused Garcia’s minor-league rehab after the symptoms appeared; he made nine rehab appearances this year for 7.2 innings and has not yet pitched for Toronto in 2026.
- Garcia has not decided whether to have surgery and the club says his season is most likely over while the specialist evaluates treatment options.
- The 35-year-old veteran has a 436-game MLB résumé and is in the final year of a two-year, $15 million contract, which raises questions about his role and future earnings if he misses the season.
- Toronto must manage late-season bullpen needs without the expected veteran help as the club sits 54-62 and 3.5 games behind the final American League wild-card spot, and Garcia’s availability would also have affected his trade value.