Impact The Nationals are loading up on right-handed hitters against opposing starter Kyle Muller, so Garcia will head to the bench and Cesar Hernandez will get the nod at second base.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LUIS GARCÍA #2 - SECOND BASEMAN - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
18 HR •
70 RBI •
.282 AVG
18 HR
70 RBI
.282 AVG
Left out of Tuesday's lineup Garcia is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Stolen base, RBI in loss Garcia went 1-for-5 with an RBI single and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta.
Impact Garcia went hitless in his first four at-bats before ripping an RBI single off Kenley Jansen in the top of the ninth and stealing second base. The swipe was his third of the season and first since Aug. 26. Garcia is the middle of a tough stretch from the plate, batting .185 with 14 strikeouts over 54 at-bats in his last 13 games.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On base three times Friday Garcia went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over the Marlins.
Impact It's the first time all season the 22-year-old has drawn multiple free passes in a game, but he still carries a rough 8:64 BB:K through 308 plate appearances in the majors in 2022. Despite his issues with plate discipline Garcia's contributed when he's made contact, batting .288 with 18 doubles, six homers, two steals, 24 runs and 36 RBI, and he remains one of the key pieces of the Nationals' current rebuild.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 23, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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Set for rehab assignment Garcia (groin) will report to Triple-A Rochester to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Garcia said Sunday that he feels 100 percent recovered from the left groin strain that landed him on the IL on Aug. 15, so his main focus during the rehab assignment will be getting comfortable playing second base again. Prior to landing on the shelf, Garcia had been serving as the Nationals' everyday shortstop, but CJ Abrams is expected to occupy that position the rest of the season while Garcia settles in at the keystone, which has been Cesar Hernandez's domain.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back to normal Garcia (groin) said Saturday that he feels back to normal, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact He took grounders at second base and looked to be at full speed charging the ball, per Dougherty. Garcia is eligible to be activated Tuesday at Seattle.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on injured list Garcia (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.
Impact It was announced Sunday that Garcia would be placed on the injured list, and the Nationals made the move official one day later. Garcia has been Washington's primary shortstop since the start of June, but CJ Abrams is set to fill that spot moving forward, so Garcia will shift over to second base when he is ready to get back on the field.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will shift to second base Garcia is expected to shift to second base after he returns to action from a groin injury, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Impact The 22-year-old was once viewed as the Nationals' shortstop of the future, but CJ Abrams -- one of the headliners in the package the team received for Juan Soto -- now holds that distinction, and Abrams will be recalled this week to take over the role. Garcia has had significant defensive issues at short this season anyway, and a permanent move to second base could be better for him in the long run. He has at least shown improvement at the plate, slashing .289/.301/.417 through 60 games since his own promotion from Triple-A at the beginning of June, although his 4:48 BB:K remains a concern.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to injured list Garcia (groin) will be placed on the injured list Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Garcia has dealt with knee and groin issues recently, and he was held out of the lineup over the last two games. He'll be forced to miss at least a week and a half, while CJ Abrams will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester to take Garcia's place on the active roster.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined again Sunday Garcia (groin) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com.
Impact Garcia has dealt with a couple leg injuries of late, and he will be held out Sunday for a second straight day. Ildemaro Vargas will handle the shortstop duties in Garcia's place.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Garcia (groin) isn't starting Saturday against the Padres, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Garcia left Friday's matchup against San Diego with a left groin strain, but he said prior to Saturday's game that he feels fine. He'll be available off the bench if needed, but Ildemaro Vargas will start at shortstop while Maikel Franco plays third base Saturday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to go Friday Garcia (knee) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Friday against the Padres.
Impact Garcia is back in the lineup after being scratched Wednesday with a sore knee. The 22-year-old has been cold from the plate recently, producing just one hit over his last 13 at-bats.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with sore knee Garcia was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs due to right knee soreness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The 22-year-old was originally in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, but he was pulled due to the knee issue. Garcia isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, and he'll have Washington's scheduled day off Thursday to aid in his recovery ahead of Friday's series opener versus San Diego.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched from Wednesday's lineup Garcia was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs for an undisclosed reason.
Impact The Nationals didn't give a reason for scratching Garcia from the lineup, and it's not clear whether he'll be available off the bench for the series finale at Wrigley Field. Ildemaro Vargas will shift to shortstop while Maikel Franco enters the lineup at third base.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Saturday's lineup Garcia is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Impact It's a bit odd to see Garcia sitting given the run he's been on, collecting multiple hits in four of his last five games. The 22-year-old has a 1.016 OPS in his last 10 games. There has not been any word of an injury to this point, so perhaps the team just felt Garcia could use a day off. Ildemaro Vargas starts at shortstop.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Launches two-run homer Garcia went 2-for-4 with an RBI-double and a two-run home run home run in Tuesday's win over the Mets.
Impact Garcia's two-run double came in the fourth inning and was the only run allowed by Jacob deGrom. Garcia then sent Victor Robles home on a two run shot in the sixth for his fourth home run of the year. In his last seven games, the shortstop is 10-for-27, with two home runs and three multi-hit performances. He increased his batting average from .277 to .290 during that span.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 2, 2022 • MLB.COM
Breaks out of slump Garcia went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and a triple in an 8-3 win against the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Impact Garcia tripled in the fourth inning, singled in the sixth and connected on a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth for his fifth three-hit game of the season. The long ball snapped an 0-for-11 skid over the 22-year-old's last three games in addition to a 31-contest home run drought. Garcia is slashing .287/.295/.421 with three home runs, 15 runs and 17 RBI in 46 games.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Saturday's lineup Garcia isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Garcia has seen most of his playing time against right-handed pitchers this year, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Madison Bumgarner starting Saturday. Ehire Adrianza is starting at shortstop and batting seventh.
JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets breather Saturday Garcia isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta.
Impact Garcia went 5-for-18 with a run, an RBI and four strikeouts over the last four games and will take a seat Saturday. Alcides Escobar is starting at shortstop and batting eighth.
JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to play Friday Garcia (illness) is starting at shortstop and batting fifth Friday against Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASN Sports reports.
Impact Garcia was pulled from Thursday's contest due to a stomach illness, but the ailment won't keep him out of the lineup for Friday's series opener. The 22-year-old is in the midst of an eight-game hit streak and has gone 9-for-30 with three doubles, three RBI and a stolen base during that stretch.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with stomach issue Garcia exited Thursday's game against the Phillies due to a stomach illness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Garcia was seen grabbing at his left side after grounding out in the sixth inning, which led to speculation that he suffered an upper-body injury. However, after the game, manager Dave Martinez clarified that Garcia was dealing with a stomach illness. That's positive news for Garcia's potential availability for the Nationals' weekend series at Atlanta.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Garcia was removed from Thursday's game against the Phillies due to an apparent left side injury, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Garcia appeared to be grabbing his left side after grounding out in the sixth inning, and he was removed from the game in the seventh. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout. The exact nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
