Yimi García is a 35-year-old Dominican right-hander who currently works out of the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen. With more than a decade in the big leagues under his belt, he has carved out a steady role as a reliable reliever — posting 25 strikeouts in 21.0 innings with a 3.86 ERA through the 2025 season.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Yimi García
- Position: Pitcher (Relief)
- Team: Toronto Blue Jays
- Number: 93
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’1″ / 229 lb
- Born: August 18, 1990 (age 35)
- Hometown: Moca, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: September 1, 2014
Background
García was born on August 18, 1990, in Moca, Dominican Republic — a region with deep baseball roots. He worked his way through the minor leagues after signing with an MLB organization and made his big-league debut on September 1, 2014. From day one, his right arm and ability to throw strikes became the tools that kept him on competitive rosters year after year.
Professional Career
García has suited up for several clubs throughout his MLB career, always in a bullpen role. His best stretch came in 2024, when he put together a 3.46 ERA, went 3-0, and struck out 49 batters in 39.0 innings. That same year he also had a brief stint with the Seattle Mariners, where he threw 9.0 innings with a 6.00 ERA.
Now in his second season with Toronto, García continues to hold his own. His 1.19 WHIP in 2025 shows he’s keeping runners off the bases at a reasonable clip — exactly the kind of steady presence a bullpen-building front office looks for.
Key Stats
- 2025 – Toronto Blue Jays: 3.86 ERA | 1-2 | 25 K | 1.19 WHIP | 21.0 IP
- 2024 – Toronto Blue Jays: 3.46 ERA | 3-0 | 49 K | 0.90 WHIP | 39.0 IP
- 2024 – Seattle Mariners: 6.00 ERA | 0-0 | 7 K | 1.22 WHIP | 9.0 IP
Awards and Milestones
García hasn’t collected MVP trophies or Gold Gloves — but staying active on MLB rosters for more than ten years is an achievement in its own right. Managers trust him in high-leverage spots, and that trust is earned, not given.
Worth Knowing
García is part of a generation of Dominican pitchers who have built long, productive careers in the majors without ever chasing the spotlight. Over a decade of big-league service speaks louder than any headline: it takes real adaptability and professionalism to stick around that long, and that’s exactly what García brings every time he walks out of the bullpen.
