The news was reported on Sunday night.
Garcia's ability to manipulate breaking balls impressed the Reds' front office and convinced the club to call up the 31-year-old righty.
Julian Garcia is on an MLB roster today for the first time. Called up by the Cincinnati Reds at age 31, he’s the epitome of a ballplayer conquering the longest of odds.
The Reds announced the moves on Monday.
The Cincinnati Reds dropped a second straight to the Milwaukee Brewers, but may have found a solid bullpen arm with Julian Garcia.