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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Homers, drives in two
Luis Garcia went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's loss to the Phillies.He took Aaron Nola deep in the opening frame for his 18th home run of the year. Garcia later added an RBI single in the fifth, but the Washington Nationals ultimately fell short in their season finale. The 24-year-old Garcia showed tremendous growth in 2024, setting career highs across the board. The infielder finishes his breakout season with a .282 batting average, 18 home runs, 70 RBI, 58 runs scored and 22 stolen bases in 140 games played.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Sitting down Sunday
Luis Garcia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.The Washington Nationals will go with Jose Tena at second base and Trey Lipscomb at third base, which shields Garcia from a lefty (Shota Imanaga) and affords him some extra rest for his banged-up right wrist. Garcia returned to the lineup Saturday after missing several games and notched a couple hits, though he was limited to designated-hitter duties. It's uncertain when he'll be back in the infield.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: At DH Saturday
Luis Garcia (wrist) will DH and bat third Saturday against the Cubs.Garcia missed back-to-back games with soreness in his right wrist, but he'll return to the starting nine Saturday. Considering the pain is in his throwing arm, the Washington Nationals could give Garcia a couple of days at DH before having him return to the field. Jose Tena is playing second base.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Remains out Friday
Luis Garcia (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cubs, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.It's the third straight start Garcia has missed due to soreness in his right wrist. He is considered day-to-day. Darren Baker will make a second straight start at the keystone while Garcia rests.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Sitting again Thursday
Luis Garcia (wrist) isn't in the Washington Nationals' lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.Garcia will be missing his second straight start Thursday as a result of wrist discomfort that flared up during Tuesday's contest. As he continues to recover, Darren Baker will pick up a start at the keystone and bat eighth.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Absent from Wednesday's lineup
Luis Garcia (wrist) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.Garcia was removed from Tuesday's contest with right wrist discomfort, although the exit was deemed precautionary. With lefty Jose Quintana on the hill for the Mets, there's a good chance Garcia wouldn't have been starting even if he were 100 percent. Jose Tena will cover second base for the Washington Nationals while Ildemaro Vargas occupies third.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Removed as precaution
Luis Garcia was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mets due to right wrist discomfort, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.Garcia's wrist began bothering him after he struck out swinging in the third inning, though he was able to stay in on defense for another frame before Ildemaro Vargas replaced him in the fourth. Manager Dave Martinez noted that Garcia's removal was a precautionary move, so it's possible the 24-year-old returns to the starting nine for Wednesday's series finale.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Getting day off versus lefty
Luis Garcia is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.The lefty-hitting Garcia will take a seat for the series opener while southpaw Sean Manaea toes the rubber for the Mets. Ildemaro Vargas will enter the lineup as a replacement for Garcia, occupying third base while Jose Tena shifts over to the keystone.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Idle against southpaw
Luis Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.Garcia will be joined on the bench by fellow left-handed hitter Joel Gallo as the Washington Nationals stock up on extra right-handed bats to counter Atlanta southpaw Max Fried. The switch-hitting Ildemaro Vargas will enter the lineup in Garcia's stead, manning third base while batting eighth.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Sitting versus lefty
Luis Garcia is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Pittsburgh.It's a day off for the left-handed hitting Garcia as the Pirates send southpaw Bailey Falter to the bump. The switch-hitting Ildemaro Vargas will start at second base and bat sixth in the series opener.