Julian Garcia makes MLB debut with Cincinnati Reds after long journey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:12 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Julian Garcia debuted with the Cincinnati Reds on June 23, pitching 1.2 innings in a loss to Milwaukee. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016, Garcia spent time in their minor league system before playing in independent leagues. He signed with the Reds in 2025 and had a 3.03 ERA in Triple-A with Louisville before his call-up. Garcia reflected on achieving his childhood dream of reaching the majors.
- •Garcia pitched 1.2 innings in his MLB debut.
- •He recorded three strikeouts but was charged with one earned run.
- •Drafted by the Phillies in 2016, he took a year off before signing with the Reds.
- •Garcia had a 3.03 ERA in Triple-A this season before being called up.
- •He joins a list of MLB players from Fort Collins.
- 11:12 AMYahoo Sports — Fossil Ridge’s Julian Garcia makes MLB 10 years after being drafted
"Fossil Ridge graduate Julian Garcia reached the major leagues with the Cincinnati Reds a full decade after being drafted.
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