[3] In 2017 with the rookie–level Arizona League Royals and rookie–level Idaho Falls Chukars, he was a combined 2-5 with a 10.17 ERA in 54 innings in which he gave up 81 hits and a 2.019 WHIP.
In 23 appearances split between the two affiliates, he accumulated a 1.94 ERA with 49 strikeouts and 4 saves across 46+1⁄3 innings pitched.
[6] On December 8, 2021, the Miami Marlins selected Garcia from the Royals in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.
[6] Garcia appeared in 72 games for Washington in 2024, posting a 3-6 record and a 4.22 ERA with 75 strikeouts across 592⁄3 innings pitched.
[12] On December 22, 2024, the Nationals traded Garcia to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Nathaniel Lowe.