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

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

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 strongly, 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

Swanson hits 3-run HR and Cubs go deep 4 times in an 11-5 win over Nationals

Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in an 11-5 victory over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals try to keep win streak alive against the Cubs

The Washington Nationals look to keep a three-game win streak intact when they play the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Swipes two bags in win Garcia went 1-for-4 with a run scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Marlins.

Impact The 25-year-old swiped multiple bags in the same game for the first time since May 1, giving him 13 steals on the season in 18 attempts. Garcia hasn't been able to repeat his 2024 numbers, but he's reached double-digit home runs and stolen bases for the second straight year, and over his last 11 contests he's batting .286 (10-for-35) with two doubles, two homers, three steals, five runs and six RBI.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nasim Nuñez homers twice as the Nationals complete a 3-game sweep of the Marlins

Nasim Nuñez hit his first two career homers, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 10-5 to complete their first three-game sweep at home this season

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals start 3-game series with the Marlins

The Washington Nationals host the Miami Marlins to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Idle against southpaw Garcia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Garcia was included in the lineup for Wednesday's 11-2 loss to the Yankees while New York sent southpaw Max Fried to the hill, but the infielder will hit the bench Sunday versus Rays lefty Ian Seymour. With Garcia out of the lineup, Paul DeJong will receive the starting nod at the keystone.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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