AVISAÍL GARCÍA NEWS

Opts out of contract Garcia opted out of his deal with the Brewers on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Garcia had a $12 million mutual option for 2022, but he'll become a free agent following his strong performance in 2021. The 30-year-old slashed .262/.330/.490 with a career-best 29 home runs and 86 RBI across 135 appearances with the Brewers last year.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trea Turner wins NL batting title, Dodgers beat Brewers 10-3

Trea Turner hit his second grand slam in less than 48 hours to easily wrap up the NL batting title, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-3 for their 106th vict...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers to take on Dodgers on the road

The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on Sunday while the Brewers have yet to decide who will get the start

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To return Sunday Garcia will be in the Brewers' lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Garcia was out of the lineup Saturday and has started only two of the team's last five games. However, manager Craig Counsell told reporters prior to the contest that Garia was not dealing with an injury and that the team was simply trying to get him some extra rest prior to the postseason.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another rest day Garcia is not in Saturday's starting lineup against the Dodgers.

Impact Garcia has started just two of the team's last five games as the team seemingly tries to build in some extra rest for him ahead of a postseason run. Tyrone Taylor takes over in right field in his place and is hitting fifth.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw scheduled to start as Los Angeles hosts Milwaukee

The Brewers will start Eric Lauer on Friday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Clayton Kershaw

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not starting Garcia isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against St. Louis.

Impact The Brewers appear to be giving Garcia some chances to rest ahead of the postseason, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a second straight game. Tyrone Taylor will start in right field and bat fourth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Garcia isn't starting Wednesday's game against St. Louis.

Impact Garcia went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's series opener, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Jackie Bradley will start in right field and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houser, Brewers to take on Mikolas, Cardinals

The Brewers will start Adrian Houser on Wednesday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Miles Mikolas

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals win 17th straight, clinch 2nd NL wild card spot

Dylan Carlson, Nolan Arenado and Jose Rondon homered to back Adam Wainwright, and the St. Louis Cardinals extended their winning streak to 17 games and clinched an NL wild card ber...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Garcia is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

Impact Garcia started the past two games and will receive a day off after going 0-for-6 with a walk, a run and three strikeouts. Tyrone Taylor will start in right field Sunday for Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hill scheduled to start for Mets at Brewers

The Brewers will roll out Corbin Burnes to the mound Saturday and the Mets will give Rich Hill the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megill scheduled to start for New York against Milwaukee

The Mets will start Tylor Megill on Friday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Eric Lauer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Thursday's lineup Garcia isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Garcia will get a breather after he went 3-for-10 with two solo home runs and three strikeouts across the first three games of the series. Tyrone Taylor will take his place in right field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May elect free agency Garcia's club optioned converted to a mutual option after he reached a plate-appearance threshold Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact The Brewers formerly held a $12 million club option for Garcia for next season, but that turned into a mutual option after Garcia reached 1,050 plate appearances over the last two seasons, with last year's total of 207 being prorated to 559 due to the shortened schedule. Garcia is hitting .270/.337/.506 with 29 homers this season, so there's a good chance he can earn more than $12 million on the open market.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Garcia went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Garcia took Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas deep in the seventh inning to pull a run back for Milwaukee in its blowout loss to St. Louis on Wednesday night. In the process, the 30-year-old pushed his hit streak to six games. The outfielder obliterated his career high in home runs this season while also setting a new benchmark in RBI. He'll look to finish strong in preparation for the Brewers' playoff run.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cards win 10th in row, beat Brewers to extend wild-card lead

Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos fanned pinch-hitter Pablo Reyes with the bases loaded for the final out and St. Louis won its 10th straight game, increasing its lead in the play...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in return to lineup Garcia went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Garcia made his return to the lineup for the first time in nearly a week due to lower back spasms and quickly got the Brewers on the board with a home run off Jon Lester in the second inning. Garcia has showcased some impressive power in his 10th MLB season, as he's up to a career-high 28 home runs and 83 RBI on the year. Overall, he's slashing .270/.338/.502 with 45 extra-base hits, 83 RBI, 66 runs scored, eight steals and 36:112 BB:K over 485 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Monday Garcia (back) is starting Monday's game against the Cardinals, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia sat out the past four games while recovering from lower-back spasms, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Monday's series opener versus St. Louis. The 30-year-old was 6-for-19 with three homers, five RBI, four runs and a stolen base in the five games prior to the injury.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta expected to start as Milwaukee hosts St. Louis

The Brewers will send Freddy Peralta to the mound Monday and the Cardinals plan to give Jake Woodford the start

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Sunday Garcia (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Garcia hasn't played since Tuesday, so his not being on the injured list suggests the Brewers expect him back shortly. The outfielder hit .259 in eight games at the start of September before these back spasms sidelined him. Jace Peterson is starting in right field and batting sixth Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sampson expected to start for the Cubs against Brewers

The Brewers will roll out Eric Lauer to the mound Sunday and the Cubs plan to give Adrian Sampson the start

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers clinch 4th straight playoff berth with win vs Cubs

Manny Piña homered twice, Eduardo Escobar and Jace Peterson also connected, and the Milwaukee Brewers clinched their fourth straight postseason berth with a 6-4 victory over the Ch...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Saturday Garcia (back) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia was pulled from Tuesday's contest with lower-back spasms and hasn't seen the field since exiting that game. Jace Peterson will receive another start in right field for the Brewers in his continued absence.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes expected to start for Milwaukee against Chicago

The Brewers will send Corbin Burnes to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the start

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS