Yankees claim RHP Rico Garcia off waivers from Mets

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Mon 14th July, 15:12 2025
MLB: Oakland Athletics at Kansas City RoyalsMay 6, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rico Garcia (50) pitches during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Rico Garcia off waivers from the crosstown Mets on Monday.


The Mets designated Garcia for assignment last Friday after he allowed no runs in 4 2/3 innings over two relief outings.

Garcia, 31, is 1-2 with a 6.47 ERA in 32 games (one start) over parts of five seasons six major league teams.


--Field Level Media

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