{"id":112628,"date":"2026-01-21T19:59:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T00:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=112628"},"modified":"2026-01-21T19:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T00:59:28","slug":"mets-sign-veteran-reliever-luis-garcia-bolster-bullpen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2026\/01\/21\/mets-sign-veteran-reliever-luis-garcia-bolster-bullpen\/","title":{"rendered":"Mets Sign Journeyman Reliever to Bolster Their Bullpen"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Spring Training approaches with just three weeks to go, the New York Mets<\/a> made a move on Wednesday to bolster their bullpen. New York has agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million deal with right-hander Luis Garc\u00eda<\/a>, the team announced. The contract includes $1.2 million in incentives. In a corresponding move, they designated infielder Tsung-Che Cheng<\/a> for assignment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jul 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Luis Garcia (9) throws during the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mets Sign Free Agent Reliever Luis Garc\u00eda to One-Year Deal<\/b><\/h2>\n

Garc\u00eda, who turns 39 on January 30, is entering his 14th MLB season. Last year, he pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Nationals, and Los Angeles Angels, posting a 3.42 ERA and 1.464 WHIP while striking out 48 batters across 58 appearances (55 1\/3 innings).<\/span><\/p>\n

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We have made the following roster moves. pic.twitter.com\/XFiAv7DftR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 New York Mets (@Mets) January 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n