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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Collects first steal of 2025
Luis Garcia went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Phillies.The 24-year-old second baseman had a strong start to his campaign, driving in his first run of 2025 and swiping his first bag in the eighth inning to help the Washington Nationals tie the game at 3-3 before the bullpen imploded in the top of the 10th. Garcia was one of the most surprising contributors to Washington's MLB-leading 223 steals as a team last year, going 22-for-27 on the basepaths as part of a breakout season despite not having stolen more than 11 bags in a season at any level prior to that, and he doesn't show any signs of slowing down.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Cracks first long ball of spring
Luis Garcia went 1-for-1 with two walks and a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.The second baseman got hold of a Valente Bellozo offering in the fourth inning for his first homer of the spring. Garcia is 3-for-8 with three walks against only one strikeout through his first four Grapefruit League appearances in camp, as the 24-year-old looks to demonstrate that his 2024 breakout was no fluke.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Back in action after illness
Luis Garcia (illness) is starting at second base and batting cleanup in Wednesday's spring contest against the Marlins, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.Garcia was out of commission for a few days while battling a sore throat and fever, but he's ready to roll now. The infielder is 2-for-7 with one RBI in his first three games during Grapefruit League action.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Dealing with illness
Luis Garcia was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins with an illness, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.Garcia showed up to the ballpark Saturday with a sore throat and fever and was sent home. Expect Garcia to be shelved for a couple days, but it doesn't appear to be any sort of long-term issue for the Washington Nationals' second baseman. Darren Baker stepped into Saturday's lineup in place of Garcia.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Late scratch Saturday
Luis Garcia was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.It's unknown why Garcia was taken out of the starting nine, but the Washington Nationals should offer some clarity in the near future. Darren Baker will step in to cover second base and bat sixth.
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Nationals' Luis Garcia: Agrees to deal with Nats
Luis Garcia and the Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year contract worth $4.5 million to avoid arbitration Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.Garcia enjoyed a breakout 2024 season, posting a career-best .162 ISO and 111 wRC+ across 528 plate appearances. He should play a key role in the middle of the Nationals lineup again in 2025 and will see a pay raise of roughly $2.6 million as compared to last season.
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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.