ADOLIS GARCÍA NEWS

Hits first spring homer Garcia started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's spring game against the Giants.

Impact Garcia returned from an eight-day absence Wednesday and played a second straight day, this time in the field. He has a couple of encouraging outings under his belt. "His timing has been right on," Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. "He hit three balls hard yesterday, hit another one for the homer today. You see a difference." The downtime appears to have been beneficial for Garcia, whose exit velocity was below normal during the first weeks of spring training.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns with boom Garcia went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's spring game against the Reds.

Impact Garcia made his first Cactus League appearance after an eight-day absence due to a left oblique strain. The 32-year-old slugger brought his boom stick with him, recording three batted balls in play that were classified as hard hit: a 96.6 mph double, a 105.9 mph lineout and a 110.0 mph fly out. According to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News, Garcia's average exit velocity over his first eight spring contests was 86.7 mph, a drop from his career average of 91.5 mph. He served as the designated hitter Wednesday and is expected to play right field Thursday.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at DH Wednesday Garcia (oblique) will start in the designated hitter spot and bat fifth in Wednesday's Cactus League game versus the Reds.

Impact Garcia had been slated to return to action Thursday, but evidently he talked his way into the lineup a day earlier. It will be the first game for the 32-year-old since March 3, as he's been battling a mild left oblique injury.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

In line to DH Thursday Garcia (oblique) will get at-bats on a back field Tuesday and, if all goes well, will serve as the designated hitter Thursday versus the Giants, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morni...

Impact Garcia received good news on his injured left oblique last week, as an MRI revealed a strain mild enough that it fell shy of being deemed Grade 1. Setbacks with oblique issues are always possible, but assuming Garcia can avoid one, he is on track to be ready to go for Opening Day.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rangers expect Adolis Garcia (oblique) ready for Opening Day Deadspin | Rangers expect Adolis Garcia (oblique) ready for Opening Day

MARCH 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rangers expect Adolis Garcia (oblique) ready for Opening Day Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) avoided a major injury and is expected to be ready for Opening Day.Rangers manager Bruce Bo...

MARCH 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Texas Rangers expect slugger Adolis García ready for opening day since oblique strain is mild

The Texas Rangers expect right fielder Adolis García can be ready for opening day after testing on his sore left oblique revealed a mild strain

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to be ready Opening Day Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that he expects Garcia to be ready for Opening Day after an MRI revealed a "pretty mild" left oblique strain for the outfielder, Kennedi...

Impact Bochy added that the strain is considered "not quite a Grade 1," which is the least severe of the designations. It's excellent news for the Rangers and for Garcia, who is projected to be the team's primary right fielder this season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rangers OF Adolis Garcia (oblique) scratched, MRI on tap Deadspin | Rangers OF Adolis Garcia (oblique) scratched, MRI on tap

MARCH 4 • DEADSPIN.COM

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MARCH 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rangers two-time All-Star OF Adolis García to undergo MRI after feeling pain in left oblique

Rangers outfielder Adolis García was scratched from the lineup for a spring training game against the Athletics and will undergo a MRI on his left oblique

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoing MRI on oblique Garcia was scratched from the Rangers' lineup Tuesday due to a left oblique injury and is set to undergo an MRI, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Garcia informed the Rangers on Tuesday morning that he was sore and he will now be sent for testing. Any sort of strain, even if it's low-grade, would likely knock Garcia out for Opening Day. If Garcia does require IL time, it would likely open up more playing time for Leody Taveras.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unveils new swing Garcia (knee) has reworked his swing during the offseason, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. The outfielder is coming off a 2024 season during which he posted career lows in avera...

Impact Entering the final year of a two-year deal, Garcia is looking to improve his market value for next season and beyond. As such, he worked to remove a loop at the top of swing and generally tighten thing up. Texas manager Bruce Bochy described the swing as "quieter" and said Garcia is being more direct to the ball. Bochy also noted the slugger's gait and spring while running the bases, which indicates the patella injury sustained late in 2024 will not be an issue when the Rangers begin Cactus League games.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

On normal progression Garcia (knee) had a normal offseason progression following eight weeks of rehab earlier after the end of the 2024 season, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia dealt with a left patella tendon injury during the 2024 season, but neither he nor Texas president of baseball operations Chris Young believe it was the cause of the slugger's down year. An All-Star in 2023, Garcia slumped to a .684 OPS last year and started chasing more pitches, dropping from the 42nd percentile to the 17th. He noted there was extra movement in his swing and worked during the offseason to eliminate it.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

Begins running Garcia (knee) has been cleared to begin running, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Garcia's 2024 season ended prematurely due to a sprained left patella tendon in his knee. He did not require surgery on the knee and is now ready to go through his normal offseason routine. The expectation is that the 31-year-old will head into spring training without restrictions.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing sprained patella Garcia will rehab for the next eight weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained left patella tendon in his knee, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Garcia battled knee soreness during the final few weeks of the regular season. The good news is surgery has been deemed unnecessary, and the outfielder is expected to go through a normal offseason program after the eight weeks are up. Garcia slashed a disappointing .224/.284/.400 in 2024, although he did still hit 25 homers and steal 11 bases.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing MRI on knee Rangers general manager Chris Young said Tuesday that Garcia will undergo an MRI on his injured left knee, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Young expressed hope that Garcia will be able to avoid surgery, but more clarity on the situation will be available after the exam results are in. Garcia injured the knee during the final weekend of the regular season while attempting to beat out an infield single.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Garcia (knee) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Angels.

Impact Given that he left Saturday's game with a knee injury and the Rangers have nothing to play for, it's not surprising Garcia will sit out the finale. Dustin Harris gets the start at designated hitter, batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with knee injury Garcia left Saturday's game against the Angels due to a left knee injury, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Garcia came up limping while attempting to beat out an infield hit at the top of the sixth inning. He'll finish the game 1-for-3 with one run scored. Travis Jankowski replaced Garcia in right field at the bottom of the sixth frame.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with knee injury Garcia left Saturday's game against the Angels due to a left knee injury, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Garcia came up limping while attempting to beat out an infield hit at the top of the sixth inning. He'll finish the game 1-for-3 with one run scored. Travis Jankowski replaced Garcia in right field in the bottom of the sixth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RBI in four straight Garcia went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 5-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Garcia hit the second of back-to-back home runs in the first inning, following Wyatt Langford's two-run shot. It was the second homer in three games for Garcia, who has at least one RBI in four consecutive contests. He's had a productive month, driving in 21 runs over 23 games in September.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs 24th homer Garcia went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over Oakland.

Impact Garcia singled in his first trip to the plate before swatting a two-run homer in the third to extend the Rangers' lead to four runs. It marked the second-consecutive two-hit effort for the outfielder and his sixth multi-hit performance this month. Although he's batting just .235 in September, Garcia has gone 11-for-33 (.333) over his last eight games with two long balls, eight RBI and four runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Responsible for win Garcia went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Garcia's home run in the sixth inning produced the only runs scored. He's batting just .196 with a .656 OPS during September, but Garcia has been an effective run producer. He's knocked in 16 runs over 15 games this month and is up to 80 RBI for the season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in win Garcia went 2-for-4 with two walks, three RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 13-8 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Garcia delivered a pair of runs in the Rangers' five-run fourth inning then walked with the bases loaded in the eighth to produce the final run. He's batting just .192 (10-for-52) with seven walks during September but is making the most of it. Garcia has knocked in 14 runs over 14 games, the most of any month since April when he had 21 RBI in 26 contests.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE