Former Chicago White Sox All-Star Avisaíl García retires from MLB after 13 seasons, announcing his decision on Instagram following back surgery and a final stint with the Miami Marlins.
Former Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisaíl García announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday, concluding a 13-year career marked by an All-Star selection and contributions across five teams.
The 34-year-old Venezuelan made the announcement via Instagram, reflecting on his journey from a childhood dream to the majors.
“Today I formally announce the end of my career in Major League Baseball after 12 seasons of dedication and hard work,” García wrote in the post dated Feb. 2. “Thank you to God for the blessing of fulfilling my childhood dream—of playing baseball at its highest level. To my family: my eternal gratitude for your unconditional love, constant support, and sacrifices that made every step of this journey possible.”
García also expressed thanks to his agent, Gene Mato, and the Mato Sports Management team, as well as former teammates, coaches, and the organizations that employed him during his big league career.
García last appeared in the majors with the Miami Marlins in 2024, playing 18 games before being designated for assignment in June. He underwent lower back surgery in October 2024 to repair a fracture and disc injury, which sidelined him for the 2025 season and factored into his retirement decision.
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Over 1,104 career games, García batted .263 with 140 home runs, 524 RBIs and a .733 OPS. He debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 2012, contributing in the postseason during their World Series run that year.
Traded to the Chicago White Sox in 2013 as part of a three-team deal that sent Jake Peavy to Boston, García spent six seasons on the South Side, where he enjoyed his most productive stretch. In 2017, he hit .330 with 18 homers and 80 RBIs, earning his lone All-Star nod and leading the majors with a .392 batting average on balls in play.
After leaving Chicago, García played for the Tampa Bay Rays (2019), Milwaukee Brewers (2020-21) and Marlins (2022-24). He signed a four-year, $53 million contract with Miami ahead of the 2022 season but was hampered by injuries, hitting .217 with 13 home runs in 98 games over three years there.
Known for his power and arm strength in right field, García retires with 1,038 hits and memories from a career that spanned highs like his breakout 2017 campaign and challenges, including his recent health setbacks.