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Homers in loss Garcia went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Garcia's bat is running hot of late. He's 9-for-20 with a home run, four RBI and three runs scored over the last five games. He'll continue to fill in at shortstop until Tim Anderson (groin) returns, which is expected Aug. 11. At that point, he'll likely take over at second base with rookie Nick Madrigal (shoulder) unavailable.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Monday's win Garcia went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 6-4 win over the Brewers.

Impact The versatile switch hitter filled in at shortstop for Tim Anderson (groin) in this one, and Garcia has already seen action at three different positions -- five games at 2B, three in RF and two at SS -- through his first nine games this season. It's easy to see why manager Rick Renteria keeps putting his name on the lineup card though, as Garcia is slashing .364/.417/.545 with two homers, five RBI and five runs.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Garcia (personal) will bat seventh as the shortstop in Monday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Garcia was absent from Sunday's game against the Royals due to a personal matter but will return after just one game. He lines up as the team's primary shortstop in the absence of Tim Anderson (groin).

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tends to personal matter Garcia wasn't available for Sunday's 9-2 win over the Royals due to a personal matter, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Danny Mendick went 1-for-4 while filling in for Garcia, who had started at shortstop in place of the injured Tim Anderson (groin) the past two games. Manager Rick Renteria said that Garcia's absence was the result of a death in the family, but the 29-year-old hasn't been placed on the bereavement list. The White Sox will likely provide an update on his status prior to Monday's series opener with the Brewers in Milwaukee.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at shortstop Garcia started at shortstop in place of the injured Tim Anderson (groin) on Friday and went 4-for-5 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in an 11-5 win over the Royals.

Impact The White Sox placed Anderson on the 10-day injured list Saturday and will need a fill-in at shortstop in the near term. Garcia, who filled in for Anderson when he was injured Friday, is the logical choice.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

JULY 26, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Belts two homers Garcia went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Twins.

Impact The 29-year-old's fielding miscue during the season opener helped lead to a four-run frame, but he showed off his power during the second game of the season by blasting homers of 404 and 419 feet. Garcia's ability at the plate gives him the edge for starts at the keystone over prospect Nick Madrigal for the time being.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Muffs possible double play Garcia had a fielding miscue in a four-run first inning in Friday's 10-5 loss to Minnesota, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Garcia's mishandling of a turn on a potential double play extended the inning and put the White Sox in an early hole. He will be the starting second baseman over prospect Nick Madrigal for now, a decision manager Rick Renteria said was due to Garcia's offensive advantage. Madrigal, who is considered a better fielder, may eventually take over.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wins second base job Garcia will open the season as the White Sox's starting second baseman after the White Sox left prospect Nick Madrigal off the active roster, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Madrigal made a push for the second base job in summer camp, but the White Sox opted for Garcia. "Currently, Leury's timing, his readiness, seems to be a little ahead of where Nicky was over the last couple weeks," said general manager Rick Hahn. Eventually, the White Sox may decide that Garcia's versatility is a greater need than pinning him to one position, but for now, he'll be the everyday second baseman.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

May be in right field Friday With the White Sox placing Nomar Mazara (illness) on the 10-day injured list, Engel is in position to start Friday's opener against the Twins in right field.

Impact Engel has been the primary fill-in for Mazara, who has not been available for the last four days because he's "under the weather," per manager Rick Renteria. Leury Garcia also filled in for Mazara, but he's the presumptive starter at second base. If Mazara's illness is related to COVID-19, he could resume play at any time after clearing protocols, but he's considerably short on time with respect to being available for Opening Day.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Garcia (back) is starting at second base and batting seventh in Sunday's exhibition game against the Cubs.

Impact The 29-year-old was held out of Thursday's intrasquad action with mid-back soreness, but his return for the exhibition contest indicates it was a minor issue. Garcia is expected to start at second base for the White Sox in 2020 after posting a .688 OPS with eight home runs and 15 stolen bases in 140 games last year.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Experiencing mid-back soreness Garcia was held out of Thursday's intrasquad matchup with mid-back soreness, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nicky Delmonico replaced Garcia in the lineup for Thursday's intrasquad game, and manager Rick Renteria said that Garcia's absence was due to mid-back soreness. However, the 29-year-old is expected to return to the field soon.

JULY 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start at second Garcia is the likely starter at second base for the White Sox.

Impact Garcia and prospect Nick Madrigal were contenders for the starting job during spring training, but the White Sox were leaning toward the veteran in March. As Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reported last week, the White Sox are not sure if Madrigal will be ready for an everyday job on the new Opening Day, but general manager Rick Hahn said the prospect will "help us at some point over the course of the summer." Garcia's value as a utility man -- he can play infield and outfield -- will keep him active through the 60-game schedule but not as busy as 2019, when he appeared in 86 percent (140 of 162) of Chicago's games.

JULY 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox roster profile, Leury Garcia Leury Garcia's versatility will come in handy as the White Sox chief reserve off the bench, that is once Nick Madrigal arrives from the mino...

MARCH 18, 2020 • NBC.COM

Chicago White Sox: The curious case of Leury Garcia Leury Garcia's status in the Chicago White Sox's lineup is questioned because there are factors that threaten his position. Is 2020 Garcia's...

FEBRUARY 17, 2020 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

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