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By Jon Paul Hoornstra
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Outfielder Avisail Garcia, who played for five Major League Baseball teams from 2012-24 and an All-Star in 2017, announced his immediate retirement from baseball in an Instagram post Monday.
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"Today I formally announce the end of my career in Major League Baseball after 12 seasons of dedication and hard work," Garcia wrote. "Thank you to God for the blessing of fulfilling my childhood dream—of playing baseball at its highest level.
"Baseball gave me far more than I could have dreamed: achievements, experiences, and values I will carry with me always," Garcia added. "I close this chapter with pride and gratitude, ready for new chapters in life."
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Garcia slashed .263/.316/.417 with 140 home runs and 524 RBIs in 1,104 games with the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers and Miami Marlins.
Garcia slashed .330/.380/.506 with 18 home runs across 561 plate appearances for the White Sox in 2017, his lone All-Star campaign. That year he finished second in the American League batting average race to MVP Jose Altuve.
In 2024, his last major league season, Garcia batted .240 (12 for 50) with two solo home runs. He was designated for assignment by the Marlins in June of that year, the third year of a four-year, $53 million contract he originally signed in December 2021.
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The contract couldn't have turned out worse for the Marlins, who replaced president Derek Jeter and general manager Kim Ng after the deal was signed.
"Avisaíl has been a consummate professional during his time with the Marlins,” president of baseball operations Peter Bendix said after Garcia was DFA'd. “He was always working hard and was a great teammate along the way. We wish him and his family the best.”
Garcia underwent surgery to address a fracture and a disc injury in his lower back in October 2024, ruling him out for the entire 2025 season and ultimately ending his professional playing career.
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