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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – MAY 29: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees reacts as he walks back to the dugout after a Juan Soto #22 out on a runner’s interference during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 29, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

On Friday, the New York Yankees won their second game of the 2026 season when they beat the San Francisco Giants by a score of 3-0 (in California).

They will go for the sweep on Saturday.

Yankees Add 5-Year MLB Player In Minor League Deal

GettyTORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 9: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning in their MLB game at Rogers Centre on September 9, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/Getty Images)

On Friday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN reported that the Yankees had signed a new player to a minor league deal.

Castillo wrote: “The Yankees have signed right-hander Luis Garcia to a two-year minor-league deal, a source tells ESPN. Garcia is rehabbing after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery in October. His base salary for 2027 would be $2.25MM with another $750K in possible performance bonuses.”

MLB Social Media Reacts

GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 15: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros reacts with staff after defeating the Seattle Mariners 1-0 in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Here’s what people were saying on social media about the news:

@TalkinYanks: “Yankees are signing Luis Garcia to a two-year minor-league contract Garcia is currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery that he had in October”

Ryan Garcia: “A little late to this, but I love the Luis Garcia signing for the Yankees. High-spin RHP with good carry on his fastball and a track record of having good strikeout numbers numbers when healthy, perfect match for NYY’s pitching development group.”

GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 01: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros delivers during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Minute Maid Park on May 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

@acosta__nick: “I actually love this signing. Guy has always been pretty damn good at the Major League level.. added depth for 2027 is a GOOD THING!”

@boricuaboy258: “Yankees could potentially have a rotation of 1. Paul Skenes 2. Gerrit Cole 3. Max fried 4. Luis Garcia 5. Carlos Rodon Next year assuming they pull off a Skenes trade”

@NYY_Prospects: “The Yankees have signed RHP Luis Garcia to a minor league deal. Yes, the former Astro. 3.6 ERA in 56 starts from 2021-22 but he’s only made eight starts in the last three seasons. He underwent a second TJS in September and will likely miss all of 2026.”

GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 08: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of the game at Target Field on April 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Garcia’s MLB Career

GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 14: Luis Garcia #77 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on April 14, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Garcia has spent all five seasons of his MLB career with the Houston Astros.

The 2022 World Series Champion has a 29-19 record with a 3.60 ERA in 71 career games (65 starts).

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.  He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar