Overview
- The move, posted on the MLB.com transaction log Friday, brings in García as he rehabs from a second Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss all of 2026.
- ESPN’s Jorge Castillo reported the deal spans two years and includes a 2027 base salary near $2.25 million with potential bonuses if he reaches the majors.
- García, 29, posted a 3.60 career ERA and helped Houston win the 2022 World Series after strong seasons in 2021 and 2022.
- His availability cratered after elbow trouble in May 2023, with brief outings in 2025 before another ligament reconstruction in October that reset his timeline.
- The Yankees are treating this as a low-cost depth play that mirrors a common MLB approach to injured arms, hoping their pitching development can unlock value if his long rehab holds in 2027.