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Impressing in job battle Garcia, who's hitting .333 (7-for-21) with four RBI across 11 Cactus League games, has impressed with both his bat and defense in his bid for the backup catcher job, Martin Gallego...

Impact Garcia just arrived in February via trade with the Rangers, but he's been lauded for how quickly he's developed chemistry with the pitching staff. The 28-year-old's body of work as a hitter has arguably been just as impressive, with Garcia looking fully recovered from the hip surgery that wiped out his 2020 season. Veteran Carlos Perez, Garcia's primary competition to serve as Sean Murphy's primary backup, has also enjoyed a solid spring, however, but manager Bob Melvin hinted Wednesday both players could play important roles at the big-league level in 2021. "We're happy with all these guys," Melvin said. "It is nice to have that kind of depth."

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's backup catcher down to Garcia, Pèrez The A’s have narrowed down their list of candidates for the backup catcher job to two. Austin Allen was optioned from big league camp to Tri...

MARCH 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Backup bid off to strong start Garcia went 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs in his Cactus League debut against the Reds on Monday.

Impact The 28-year-old backstop is battling Austin Allen to serve as the primary backup to Sean Murphy (chest), and his bid certainly got off to a good start with Monday's performance. Garcia has multiple solid minor-league seasons at the plate on his professional resume; he appeared capable of carrying over that success to the big-league level with a .286/.308/.492 line (65 plate appearances) during his 2018 major-league debut with the Giants before limping to a .143/.217/.310 slash during his most recent taste of the majors in 2019.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Favorite for backup catcher role Garcia is considered the favorite to serve as the primary backup to Sean Murphy (chest) behind the dish this coming season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old came over from the Rangers as part of the Elvis Andrus trade, and he has an extensive minor-league career during which he's shown some decent pop on his resume. Garcia's initial foray into the big leagues back in 2018 with the Giants was impressive as well, as he slashed .286/.308/.492 with a double, four home runs and nine RBI over 65 plate appearances. However, Garcia managed just a .143/.217/.310 line (46 PAs) the following season and never saw action in 2020. Murphy isn't due to begin baseball activities for some time due to the completion of his recovery from lung surgery, so Garcia could see plenty of reps in early workouts and Cactus League games.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AL West teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Rangers to pay A's $13.5M over next 2 years as part of swap

The Texas Rangers will pay Oakland $6.25 million this year and $7.25 million in 2022 as part of the trade that sent shortstop Elvis Andrus to the Athletics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Elvis leaving Texas: Rangers deal Andrus to A's for DH Davis

Elvis is leaving Texas

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Headed to Oakland Garcia was traded from the Rangers to the Athletics on Saturday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. The Athletics also received Elvis Andrus and cash considerations from the Ra...

Impact Garcia is on the move once again. The 28-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Rangers in November but could now serve as the Athletics' primary backup behind the plate to begin the 2021 campaign. Garcia didn't appear in the majors in 2020 but hit .143 with two home runs and five RBI across 46 plate appearances with San Francisco in 2019.

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants’ Aramis Garcia out six to eight months San Francisco Giants catcher Aramis Garcia might not return until midseason at the earliest.

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

San Francisco Giants catcher Aramis Garcia to miss up to eight months after hip surgery - TSN.ca San Francisco Giants catcher Aramis Garcia had surgery on his right hip after getting injured during winter ball in the Dominican Republic i...

FEBRUARY 9, 2020 • TSN.CA

How Aramis Garcia’s surprise injury impacts Giants backup catcher competition Garcia’s injury has implications for Buster Posey, Joey Bart and the non-roster invitees.

FEBRUARY 9, 2020 • EASTBAYTIMES.COM