Phillies outfielder Adolis García set for season-ending lat surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Adolis García, outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, is sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a lat injury. The team announced he will undergo latissimus dorsi repair surgery, expected to take place on Wednesday, with recovery projected at six to eight months, returning in time for the 2027 season. García suffered the injury during a game against Toronto on June 10 after making multiple throws to home plate. In related transactions, the Phillies recalled pitcher Seth Johnson and selected Bryse Wilson's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, while optioning Tanner Banks to Lehigh Valley.
- •García will have surgery on Wednesday for a lat injury.
- •Recovery expected to be six to eight months.
- •García was batting.195 with seven home runs this season.
- •Seth Johnson and Bryse Wilson recalled from Triple-A.
- •Tanner Banks optioned to Lehigh Valley.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Injuries: Impact Of Phillies OF Adolis Garcia's Season-Ending Injury
- 10:59 PMESPN MLB — Phillies OF García set for season-ending surgery
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies outfielder Adolis García will undergo season-ending surgery for lat injury
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Why Phillies outfielder Adolis Garcia is having season-ending surgery
"Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adolis García is out for the rest of the season with a lat injury. The Phillies announced Thursday that García will undergo latissimus dorsi repair surgery on Wednesday. The Phillies estimated his recovery would take six to eight months, enabling him to be ready for the start of the 2027 season.
"The Phillies announced Thursday that outfielder Adolis García will undergo latissimus dorsi repair surgery on Wednesday, ending his season.
"Philadelphia Phillies outfielder and two-time All-Star will miss the remainder of the season, undergoing lat surgery.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:40 PMFantasy Baseball Injuries: Impact Of Phillies OF Adolis Garcia's Season-Ending Injury
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder and two-time All-Star will miss the remainder of the season, undergoing lat surgery.
- ESPN MLBJun 18, 2026, 10:59 PMPhillies OF García set for season-ending surgery
The Phillies announced Thursday that outfielder Adolis García will undergo latissimus dorsi repair surgery on Wednesday, ending his season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:24 PMPhillies outfielder Adolis García will undergo season-ending surgery for lat injury
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adolis García is out for the rest of the season with a lat injury. The Phillies announced Thursday that García will undergo latissimus dorsi repair surgery on Wednesday. The Phillies estimated his recovery would take six to eight months, enabling him to be ready for the start of the 2027 season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:27 PMWhy Phillies outfielder Adolis Garcia is having season-ending surgery
This is a tough outcome for Adolis Garcia.
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