LUIS GARCÍA NEWS

The Nats' Luis García, trying to win every pitch, shows growth at the plate García has shown a more disciplined approach this season, getting him moved up the batting order.

MAY 2, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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MAY 2, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Astros' Luis Garcia exits start vs. Giants Garcia left Monday's game against San Francisco in the first inning with an apparent injury.

MAY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not in lineup Thursday Garcia is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Michael Chavis will start at second base and bat seventh with left-hander Joey Lucchesi on the mound for New York. Garcia is slashing just .209/.260/.328 through 73 total plate appearances this year with Washington.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Batting second Tuesday Garcia is batting second Tuesday night against the Mets.

Impact Garcia has shown a little more life at the plate lately and even drew back-to-back turns at cleanup over the weekend in Minnesota, but he's slashing just .224/.270/.345 overall this season with Washington. Lacking both power and speed, the 22-year-old can go on being ignored in most fantasy formats even with a prominent lineup spot.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Garcia puts away smile, uses aggressive side and dominates in bounce-back outing “That’s probably the best game he’s thrown in his career,” catcher Martín Maldonado said.

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Luis Garcia puts away his smile, uses his aggression and dominates in bounce-back outing “That’s probably the best game he’s thrown in his career,” catcher Martín Maldonado said.

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Homers Sunday Garcia went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer run in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Guardians.

Impact Garcia cut Washington's deficit to 6-5 in the seventh inning, launching a 430-foot two-run shot off the left-handed Tim Herrin. The 22-year-old Garcia has been hot since returning from a hamstring injury, going 5-for-11 with two home runs in his last three games. He's now slashing .286/.316/.486 through 35 at-bats to start the year.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base four times in loss Garcia went 2-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Guardians.

Impact His fourth-inning long ball off Cal Quantrill was Garcia's first of the season. The 22-year-old just returned from a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury, and he'll look to build some momentum at the plate after batting .226 (7-for-31) through his first nine games this season.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Wednesday Garcia (hamstring) is hitting sixth and playing second base Wednesday against the Angels.

Impact Garcia returns to the lineup for the first time since leaving Friday's game with tightness in his hamstring. Michael Chavis will retreat to the bench with Garcia back in action.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good chance to play Wednesday Nationals manager Davey Martinez told reporters that Garcia (hamstring) is available off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Angels with a good chance to return to the startin...

Impact Garcia has been out since leaving Friday's game with tightness in his hamstring. Even if the infielder doesn't get into the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, it sounds like he'll be ready to roll for the Nationals by the end of the week and avoid a trip to the injured list.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent again Tuesday Garcia (hamstring) is out of the lineup again Tuesday versus the Angels.

Impact Garcia has been sidelined since last Friday due to hamstring tightness. He's still being labeled as day-to-day. Michael Chavis will start at second base and bat eighth for the Nationals on Tuesday night against the Angels and Shohei Ohtani.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Garcia (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Garcia has not returned to the lineup since leaving Friday's contest with tightness in his hamstring. Michael Chavis is starting at second base against the Angels and will hit seventh. If Garcia can't return in the coming days, a trip to the injured list cannot be ruled out.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Garcia (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Rockies.

Impact Garcia will miss at least one more game after being pulled from Friday's contest with tightness in his hamstring. Ildemaro Vargas will get the start at second base and hit eighth against Ryan Feltner and the Colorado pitching staff for Sunday's series finale.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Garcia is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Garcia left Friday night's game against the Rockies with tightness in his hamstring, so it's not a surprise the infielder will miss at least one full game while recovering. Michael Chavis gets the start at second base and will hit seventh against Austin Gomber and the Rockies.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with hamstring injury Nationals manager Davey Martinez told reporters after Friday's win over the Rockies that Garcia is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Garcia left in the sixth inning of the victory over Colorado after grabbing his hamstring. Zuckerman notes the infielder was walking around the clubhouse, so while it's possible he could sit out a game or two as a precaution it does appear he's avoided a serious injury.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Garcia left Friday's game against the Rockies with an apparent injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Garcia reached for his hamstring after reaching first base and appeared to be in significant pain. Ildemaro Vargas has replaced the second baseman.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Wednesday Garcia will remain on the bench for Wednesday's series-finale with the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Garcia will take a seat for a second straight day Wednesday as the Nationals wrap up their series with the Rays. Michael Chavis will once again slot in at second base and bat sixth versus Tampa Bay.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Garcia is not in the Nationals' starting lineup Tuesday against the Rays.

Impact Michael Chavis will play second base and bat sixth versus the Rays and left-hander Josh Fleming. Lane Thomas is at leadoff. Garcia has gone 1-for-14 (.071) to open the 2023 regular season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In leadoff spot for Nationals Garcia is starting at second base and batting leadoff for the Nationals on Monday versus the Rays.

Impact Garcia has been at the top of the batting order for both of his team's games against right-handers, while Lane Thomas has been there twice versus lefties. The 22-year-old has just one hit in his first three contests, but there's some upside in his bat and being perched at the top of the lineup helps his outlook, even as it's not a strong Washington offense.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Handling second base in opener Garcia is starting at second base and batting seventh for the Nationals on Thursday versus Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Garcia might be on the bench against some lefties this season, but he's in there for the opener versus Atlanta ace Max Fried. Ildemaro Vargas is an option for starts at the keystone on days Garcia sits.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops second spring homer Garcia went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact Getting the start at second base and hitting second, Garcia launched a wind-aided shot to the opposite field in the third inning off Hunter Brown. The 22-year-old infielder remains a big part of the Nationals' rebuild despite his initial struggles in the majors, and he's looked good at the plate this spring, going 11-for-37 (.297) with two doubles, two homers and a 3:5 BB:K.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first spring homer Garcia went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

Impact His first homer of the spring wasn't a cheap one -- Garcia turned on a Max Scherzer fastball up in the zone in the third inning and drove it over the right-field wall. Garcia is coming off a mediocre season in the majors, but he's still only 22 years old and slashed .308/.366/.519 in 45 games for Triple-A Rochester in 2022. He could be poised for a big step forward this year.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Smooth sailing': New windup doesn't faze Garcia in spring debut PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Perhaps no pitcher has been affected more by baseball’s new rules designed to increase the pace of the game than Ast...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM