Luis García Jr. - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Knocks in three Garcia went 2-for-6 with a double, a run scored and three RBI during Monday's 13-2 win over the Phillies.

Impact It was a great day for essentially everyone in the Nationals lineup with all but one starter recording an RBI in the game. Nobody had more than Garcia's three, though, as he knocked in a run on a fielder's choice in the third inning and drove in two with a single in the ninth. Those were the first RBI of the season for the 25-year-old, who had 66 in 139 games played last year.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Nationals top Phillies as Wiemer's record run sparks 17-hit rout

Joey Wiemer tied a Major League record by reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances of the season as the Nationals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-2 win over the Phillies

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Sitting against left-hander Garcia is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener against the Cubs

Impact With left-hander Matthew Boyd toeing the rubber for the Cubs, the lefty-swinging Garcia will yield to Andres Chaparro at first base and Nasim Nunez at second base. Garcia is a career .237/.260/.331 hitter versus southpaws.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shifting to first base Garcia could see most of his playing time at first base this season, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

Impact The Nationals' decision to send Dylan Crews and Robert Hassell to Triple-A to begin the season created a domino effect that put Daylen Lile in right field, opening up regular DH at-bats for Andres Chaparro and allowing Garcia to slide from the keystone to first base-- a position he has only two games of big-league experience at. Washington is hoping the reduced defensive responsibilities will help the 25-year-old's bat find another level after he slashed just .252/.289/.412 in 2025 with 16 homers and 14 steals in 139 games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Spring struggles continue Sunday Garcia went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

Impact Getting the start at first base and batting third, Garcia continued to flail away at the plate. The 25-year-old homered in his spring debut Feb. 27 after missing the early part of the Grapefruit League schedule due to a hamstring strain, but through 12 games in March he's gone just 3-for-34 (.088) with zero extra-base hits and a 1:8 BB:K. Garcia is set to be an everyday player for the Nationals to begin the season, splitting time between second base and first base, but if his struggles carry over into the regular season, it could open the door for Nasim Nunez to cut into his playing time at the keystone. Over the last two seasons, Garcia has slashed .267/.304/.428 with 34 homers and 36 steals in 279 games.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set for spring debut Friday Garcia (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting cleanup in Friday's Grapefruit League tilt against the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Garcia is ready for his spring training debut after missing nearly a week of action due to tightness in his left hamstring. The 25-year-old is tentatively lined up to be the Nationals' primary second baseman this season, though he could also see ample playing time at first base on days the club wants to put Nasim Nunez at the keystone.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing tight hamstring Garcia is out of the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Houston due to left hamstring tightness, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Nationals are viewing Garcia as day-to-day, so it doesn't seem like he's dealing with anything too serious. The 25-year-old figures to open the season as Washington's primary second baseman, though he's also been taking reps at first base this spring.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Getting long look at first base Garcia will split his time between second base and first base during spring training, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Nationals don't have a clear starter at first base, and Garcia's defense at the keystone has been below average the last two seasons. However, the 25-year-old has been a passable offensive contributor during that time, posting a combined .267/.304/.428 slash line in 2023-24 with 34 homers and 36 steals in 279 games, and he should be in the starting lineup at one of those two positions on Opening Day. Andres Chaparro and prospect Abimelec Ortiz, acquired from Texas in the MacKenzie Gore trade, would appear to be the other main competitors for Washington's first base job.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mets set to add to 'pen depth, agree to deal with Luis García (source) NEW YORK -- As they look to finalize their bullpen mix with less than three weeks until the start of Spring Training, the Mets have agreed t...

JANUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Avoids arbitration with Nationals The Nationals and Garcia avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday.

Impact It's unclear what Garcia's salary will be, but he'll receive a raise after making $4.5 million in 2025. The second baseman slashed .252/.289/.412 with 16 home runs and 14 stolen bases across 139 games this past season. Garcia will be eligible for salary arbitration a final time next winter.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Right-hander Josiah Gray and Washington Nationals agree to $1.35 million contract

Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, the same salary he earned last season

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals meet the White Sox after Garcia's 3-home run game

The Washington Nationals take on the Chicago White Sox after Luis Garcia hit three home runs on Friday in a 10-9 loss to the White Sox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Montgomery's ninth-inning homer leads White Sox to 10-9 win over Nationals

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Lenyn Sosa was 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-9...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes deep three times in loss Garcia went 3-for-4 with three home runs and four RBI in Friday's 10-9 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Garcia did his best to spark a comeback from an early seven-run deficit, slugging three home runs for the first time in his career. The effort was especially encouraging for the 25-year-old, who had gone just 3-for-32 since his last multi-hit game Sept. 10. On the season, he's slashing .255/.291/.417 with 16 homers, 66 RBI, 66 runs scored and 13 steals across 519 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep three times in loss Garcia went 3-for-4 with three home runs and four RBI in Friday's 10-9 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Garcia did his best to spark a comeback from an early seven-run deficit, slugging three home runs for the first time in his career. The effort was especially encouraging after the 25-year-old had gone just 3-for-32 since his last multi-hit game Sept. 10. On the season, he's slashing .255/.291/.417 with 16 homers, 66 RBI, 66 runs scored and 13 steals across 519 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First-ever start at first base Garcia will start at first base and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact It marks the first time in pro ball that Garcia has ever played first base. It's also Garcia's first start since Friday, as he was out of the lineup for each of the last three games. Nasim Nunez is handling second base for the Nationals on Tuesday and could be threatening to overtake Garcia at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Garcia is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Garcia will hit the bench for the third game in a row, with the Nationals having faced two lefties and one righty during that stretch. Paul DeJong will get the nod at second base Monday in Garcia's stead.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Garcia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Garcia will be on the bench for a second consecutive contest. He's in the midst of a 3-for-24 skid at the plate. Paul DeJong will play second base Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Garcia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact With southpaw Sean Manaea opening the game for the Mets, the left-handed-hitting Garcia will retreat to the bench. Paul DeJong will fill in for Garcia at second base.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Garcia isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact After going 0-for-4 in Friday's series opener, Garcia will step out of the starting nine Saturday while Nasim Nunez starts at second base and bats ninth.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves hit the road against the Washington Nationals looking to continue a four-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Out of lineup against lefty Garcia is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Miami.

Impact The left-handed-swinging Garcia will often sit out against lefty hurlers, and that will be the case here as the Marlins start southpaw Ryan Weathers. Nasim Nunez will get the call at second base for the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wagaman, Edwards and Lopez power Marlins to a 8-3 comeback win over the Nationals

Eric Wagaman hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning, Xavier Edwards had a three-run homer among his three hits and Otto Lopez drove in two runs as the Miami Marlins overc...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Homers in loss Garcia went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 11-5 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Garcia launched a two-run homer in the fourth inning before adding a sacrifice fly in the sixth. The 25-year-old has opened September strong, hitting safely in three of four games with five RBI, three runs scored and three stolen bases. On the season, he's slashing .260/.295/.409 with 12 home runs, 60 RBI, 59 runs scored and 13 steals across 464 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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