Garcia was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo by the Tigers on Wednesday.
Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Toledo by the Tigers on Tuesday.
Garcia is working as a reliever this spring, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
The Tigers transferred Garcia (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday.
Garcia (0-2) allowed four runs on five hits across four innings to take the loss Monday against the White Sox. He walked two and struck out three.
Garcia allowed two runs on three hits across four innings and did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's win over the Twins. He walked two and struck out five.
Garcia is scheduled to make his first start of the season in Wednesday's game in Minnesota, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.