LUIS GARCÍA JR. NEWS

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

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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

Nabs first steal of 2022 Garcia went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Marlins.

Impact The 22-year-old isn't known for his speed, and Garcia's first steal of the year in the majors came on his third attempt. He's otherwise been a force since being called up at the beginning of June, slashing .327/.336/.477 through 28 games with two homers, 11 RBI and 12 runs as he stakes his claim to the starting shortstop job in Washington.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Garcia will sit Tuesday against the Pirates, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Garcia was recalled at the start of June and found himself in the lineup for 25 straight games. His .337/.347/.500 line in those games represents a major improvement over the .254/.285/.395 line he managed in 110 games over the previous two years, though it does come with a fair amount of good fortune in the form of a .397 BABIP. Alcides Escobar will be the shortstop Tuesday.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses plate three times Sunday Garcia went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Phillies.

Impact The 22-year-old shortstop continues to rake in his return to the majors. Garcia has produced multi-hit performances in six of the last 11 games, slashing .400/.413/.533 over that stretch with three doubles, a homer, four RBI and six runs. The only blemish on his resume is his 0-for-2 mark on stolen base attempts, but he doesn't project to be a speed threat -- Garcia's ability to make consistent hard contact will drive his fantasy value, and he boasts a 45.0 percent hard-hit rate this season with the Nationals.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops second homer Garcia went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Not much went right for the Nationals in this one, but Garcia at least took Spencer Strider deep in the fifth inning. The young shortstop has hit safely in six straight games, and since his promotion at the beginning of June he's slashed a dazzling .352/.368/.519 with two homers, six runs and nine RBI through 14 contests.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Named everyday shortstop Manager Dave Martinez committed to Garcia as the Nationals' primary shortstop Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Garcia has performed well as an everyday player for Washington while filling in for Alcides Escobar (hamstring), and Martinez confirmed Wednesday that Escobar will be used as a utility man upon his return while Garcia remains in an everyday role at shortstop. Garcia is slashing .353/.358/.471 with a homer, three doubles, eight RBI and five runs with the major-league club this year.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops first homer of season Garcia went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 12-2 loss to the Marlins.

Impact He spoiled Edward Cabrera's shutout bid in the sixth inning, giving Garcia his first homer in the majors this season. The 22-year-old appears to have no intention of going back to Triple-A, reeling off three straight multi-hit appearances and batting .391 (9-for-23) with six RBI in six games since his promotion.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to big leagues The Nationals recalled Garcia from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. He'll start at shortstop and bat seventh in Washington's series finale with the Mets.

Impact Since Washington placed Alcides Escobar (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move, Garcia could be in line to step in as the team's primary shortstop, with Dee Strange-Gordon representing more of a utility option than a legitimate threat for an everyday role at this stage of his career. A poor spring kept him from making the Opening Day roster, but the 22-year-old has hit his stride at the dish through the first two months of the season at Triple-A. Over 193 plate appearances with Rochester, Garcia slashed .314/.368/.531 with eight home runs and a stolen base.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Garcia (wrist) is starting Thursday's game at Triple-A Rochester.

Impact Garcia hyperextended his left arm during a collision at first base Tuesday, but he'll be back in action after missing just one game. The 22-year-old is slashing .331/.387/.576 with eight homers, 35 runs, 27 RBI and a stolen base in Rochester this year and will likely be in consideration for a call-up soon.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with wrist injury Garcia sustained a wrist injury Tuesday while playing for Triple-A Rochester, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He exited the game after colliding with the opposing first baseman and is out of Wednesday's lineup. It's unclear how serious the injury is, but it seemed a call-up for Garcia was imminent, as he was hitting .331/.387/.576 with eight home runs in 37 games.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE