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Mets Promote Pitching Prospect Garcia to Triple-A
28 Aug
Summary
- Saul Garcia, a 23-year-old pitching prospect, was promoted.
- Garcia is the cousin of former big leaguer Wilmer Flores.
- He will now pitch for Triple-A Syracuse, one level from MLB.
The New York Mets announced a significant promotion for right-handed pitching prospect Saul Garcia on Thursday, moving him from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Syracuse. This advancement places the 23-year-old reliever just one step away from potentially joining the major league club at Citi Field.
Garcia, who signed with the Mets in June 2021 from Venezuela, has steadily progressed through the organization's farm system. Initially a starter, he transitioned to the bullpen last year, yielding immediate success with a low ERA and a high strikeout rate. His fastball-slider combination has shown promise against more advanced competition.
Adding to his notable profile, Garcia is the first cousin of longtime MLB player Wilmer Flores. Flores has described Garcia as a 'great kid' with a centered demeanor. Garcia's journey, marked by his development over six years within the Mets' system, culminates in this crucial Triple-A assignment.
