The Miami Marlins have made the difficult decision to part ways with veteran outfielder Avisaíl García on Tuesday, designating him for assignment. Despite being a successful player in the past, García struggled with poor offensive production and multiple injuries during his two seasons with the Marlins.
In his first season with the Marlins, García played just 98 games due to injuries and hit .224 with eight home runs and 35 RBI. Last season, his production declined further as he appeared in only 37 games and hit three homers. This season, García played in 18 games before encountering another setback with a left hamstring strain.
Despite his struggles, Marlins manager Skip Schumaker praised García as a good teammate. However, fans targeted him during the club’s opening homestand this season with jeers. Prior to joining the Marlins, García had a successful season with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021, hitting 29 home runs and driving in 86 runs, both career highs.
The contractual obligation of paying García for the rest of the season and $12 million in 2025 was a factor in their decision to designate him for assignment. The contract also includes a buyout in excess of $5 million for 2026. Schumaker acknowledged García’s contributions to the game, noting that he made the AL All-Star team in 2017 during his time with the Chicago White Sox.
The Miami Marlins are now looking forward to finding new players who can meet expectations and contribute positively to their team’s success moving forward.
