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The game within a game that dictates what MLB pitchers throw “The body of the hitter gives a lot of answers,” Nationals reliever Robert Garcia said. “When we throw pitches, we’re trying to receive info...

SEPTEMBER 10 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Back from bereavement list The Nationals reinstated Garcia (personal) from the bereavement list Tuesday.

Impact The left-hander spent the past few games on the bereavement list but is back with the Nationals ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Rockies. Garcia has 11 holds with a 4.80 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB across 45 innings this season.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on bereavement list The Nationals Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post Garcia on the Bereavement list Saturday, Spencer reports.

Impact Garcia will now miss a minimum of three games, which would put his return during the Nationals' next home series against the Rockies. Across 56 outings this season, Garcia has recorded 11 holds with a 4.80 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB across 45 innings.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Collects second win Garcia (2-3) picked up the win Sunday over the Reds, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless eighth inning.

Impact The southpaw preserved a 2-2 tie in the top of the eighth and then got rewarded when rookie James Wood launched a three-run homer in the bottom of the frame. Garcia has been scored upon only once in his last 14 appearances dating back to June 16, delivering a 2.92 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB over 12.1 innings during that stretch while recording three holds and both his wins.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Taking on high-leverage role Garcia has posted a 4.68 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 47:11 K:BB through 32.2 innings with one win and 11 holds in 41 appearances.

Impact The 28-year-old southpaw's ratios on the season aren't impressive, but they disguise the improvements he's made of late. Garcia has been scored upon only once in his last 12 trips to the mound, delivering a 0.97 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB through 10.1 innings during that stretch. He's the only left-hander in the Nationals' bullpen at the moment, but Garcia is emerging as a reliable high-leverage option for manager Dave Martinez, which should lead to more holds in the second half.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Flu strikes again as Nationals place LHP Robert Garcia on IL The Washington Nationals placed left-hander Robert Garcia on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, making him the second player on the club to go...

APRIL 23 • SACBEE.COM

Only lefty in Opening Day bullpen Garcia has made the Nationals' 26-man roster to begin the season, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old will be the only left-hander in the team's initial bullpen, potentially putting him in line for regular high-leverage work. Garcia posted solid numbers in 2023 over 25 big-league appearances split between the Marlins and Nats, collecting two wins and four holds with a 3.66 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 33:12 K:BB.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list The Nationals placed Garcia on the paternity list Friday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Garcia is allowed to miss up to three games as he spends time with his expanding family, which would keep him out for the rest of the year. Tanner Rainey (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move and will take Garcia's place in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first big-league win Garcia (1-2) picked up the win in Sunday's extra-innings victory over the Brewers, allowing one hit and two walks over two scoreless innings. He struck out one.

Impact Working the 10th and 11th frames, Garcia kept the phantom runner from crossing the plate each time and got rewarded with his first MLB win. The rookie left-hander has been a solid addition to the Nationals' bullpen since being picked up from the Marlins on waivers, posting a 4.33 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB through 27 innings.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Garcia and the 'elite pitch' that is shaping his Nats future The Nationals claimed Garcia off waivers from the Marlins on Aug. 1.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • RINGTV.COM

Reporting to big club The Nationals activated Garcia ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Garcia, whom the Nationals claimed off waivers from the Marlins on Tuesday, had been pitching at Triple-A Jacksonville, but Washington will immediately take a look at him at the big-league level. He previously made his MLB debut with Miami earlier in the season but has otherwise made 31 of his 32 appearances at Jacksonville, where he's accrued a 2.85 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 62:22 K:BB across 41 innings.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Washington Garcia was claimed off waivers by the Nationals on Tuesday.

Impact Garcia was recently removed from Miami's 40-man roster and will now join a new organization. The 27-year-old recorded just one out during his big-league debut July 14 and has a 2.85 ERA in 31 outings at the Triple-A level this season.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Jacksonville Garcia has made three appearances for Triple-A Jacksonville since being optioned to the affiliate July 18, striking out seven over 3.2 innings while allowing two runs (one earned)...

Impact Garcia earned his first big-league call-up July 7 and spent a week and a half with the Marlins before losing his spot on the 26-man active roster. He retains a spot on the Marlins' 40-man roster and could be in store for another promotion before season's end if he continues to excel out of the Jacksonville bullpen. The 27-year-old lefty owns a 2.90 ERA and 61:22 K:BB in 40.1 innings on the season at Triple-A.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Marlins selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Garcia has had a solid season in Jacksonville so far, putting up a 2.95 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 54 strikeouts through 36.2 innings. The 27-year-old southpaw will be making his MLB debut when he gets into a game, and he could be in the mix for some high-leverage outings down the line if his impressive strikeout rate translates to the majors. Jeff Lindgren was designated for assignment to make room for Garcia on the 40-man roster.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE