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

On bench Wednesday Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Andres Chaparro will get the nod at first base while the left-handed-hitting Garcia takes a seat against Mets southpaw Zach Thornton. Garcia had started in each of the Nationals' last six games, going 4-for-22 with two doubles and two walks over that stretch.

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Gunnar Henderson hits 10th HR for 1st of 4 hits in Orioles' 7-3 win over Nationals

Gunnar Henderson hit his 10th homer and was 4 for 5 with two RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a series sweep with a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nationals take on the Orioles in first of 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles to start a three-game series

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Daylen Lile's 2-run homer in 10th sends Nationals to 8-7 win over Reds

Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the 10th inning, Keibert Ruiz also went deep and the Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Cincinn...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Idle against lefty Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact The Reds are sending southpaw Nick Lodolo to the mound Wednesday, so Garcia will duck out of the starting nine to open up first base for platoon mate Curtis Mead. Garcia missed four straight starts last week due to a minor wrist sprain, but the time off appears to have done him some good. He returned to the lineup Saturday went a collective 8-for-14 with four extra-base hits, five RBI and four runs over his last three games.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: Giants Beat Dodgers in Back-to-Back Games

The Giants beat the Dodgers for a second consecutive night, Bailey Ober pitched a complete-game shutout, the Nationals hit six home runs, Pa...

MAY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Giants Beat Dodgers in Back-to-Back Games

Goes deep twice in Cincy Garcia went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Reds.

Impact The 25-year-old infielder took Brady Singer deep in the third inning before leading off the top of the fifth with a shot down the right-field line off Sam Moll. Garcia came into the contest with only one homer in 36 games to begin the season, but his bat seems to be coming to life -- he's reeled off three straight multi-hit performances since returning to the starting lineup from a minor wrist issue, going 8-for-14 over that hot stretch with a double, a triple, two long balls, four runs and five RBI.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

James Wood hits 12th homer and Nationals go deep season-high 6 times in 10-4 win over Reds

James Wood hit his 12th home run of the season, and Luis Garcia Jr. and Daylen Lile each went deep twice as part of a six-homer night by the Washington Nationals in a 10-4 win over...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Christopher Morel's go-ahead single lifts Marlins past Nationals 5-2

Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead single in the eighth to lift the Miami Marlins past the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday afternoon

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Garcia (wrist) will start at first base and bat second against the Marlins on Saturday.

Impact Garcia has been held out of the starting nine for each of Washington's last four games, though he entered Friday's contest as a pinch hitter. Now back in the lineup, the 25-year-old will aim to turn things around offensively after starting May 0-for-9 with three strikeouts.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Garcia (wrist) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact It's a fourth straight absence for Garcia due to a minor right wrist/hand sprain. A trip to the injured list hasn't been viewed as necessary to this point, but that may change soon if the 25-year-old misses much more time. Curtis Mead is picking up another start at first base for the Nationals.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins open 3-game series at home against the Nationals

The Miami Marlins begin a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Held out again Thursday Garcia (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Twins.

Impact Garcia has now missed three straight starts with a minor right wrist/hand sprain. The Nationals do not expect him to require a trip to the injured list, but they might have to reevaluate that stance if Garcia is still unable to play this weekend in Miami. Curtis Mead will draw another start at first base Thursday in Garcia's stead.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals square off against the Twins in series rubber match

The Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Abrams has grand slam and 5 RBIs, House, Tena and Millas also homer as Nationals rout Twins 15-2

CJ Abrams hit a grand slam with a career-high five RBIs, Drew Millas, Brady House and José Tena also homered and the Washington Nationals set their season high for runs in a 15-2 r...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Remains out of lineup Garcia (wrist/hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Curtis Mead will make a second straight start at first base in place of Garcia, who is considered day-to-day after making an early exit from Sunday's 3-2 win over the Brewers due to a minor right wrist/hand sprain. According to MLB.com, Garcia isn't expected to require a stint on the injured list, though the club's tune could change if he's not able to return to the lineup for the start of the Nationals' weekend series in Miami.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Twins face the Nationals leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins meet the Washington Nationals with a 1-0 series lead

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Diagnosed with minor wrist sprain Garcia has been diagnosed with a minor sprain of his right hand/wrist, Andrew Golden of TheBanner.com reports.

Impact Garcia suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Brewers, forcing his removal. It seems likely that the injury will result in a stint on the injured list, though the Nationals have yet to announce any such transaction. If Garcia does need some down time, Curtis Mead would be due for an uptick in playing time at first base for the Nationals.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Twins try to break road losing streak, face the Nationals

The Minnesota Twins will try to stop their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Washington Nationals

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Scheduled for MRI Nationals manager Blake Butera said after Sunday's 3-2 win over the Brewers that Garcia will undergo an MRI on his sore right wrist Monday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com report...

Impact Garcia went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before he was lifted from Sunday's contest in advance of the sixth inning. The MRI should provide more clarity on the severity of the wrist injury, which Butera said that Garcia sustained while swinging the bat rather than playing the field.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nasim Nuñez drives in 2 as Nationals beat Brewers 3-2 to avoid sweep

Nasim Nuñez had a pair of run-scoring singles, CJ Abrams had two hits and scored twice, and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 to avoid a three-game sweep

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Leaves game with sore wrist Garcia was removed in the top of the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Brewers due to right wrist soreness.

Impact Curtis Mead checked into the game at first base in place of Garcia, who went 0-for-2 with a strikeout prior to his exit. The Nationals could have an update on Garcia's condition after the game, but for the time being, he can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Tuesday's series opener versus the Twins.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals host the Brewers on home losing streak

The Washington Nationals host the Milwaukee Brewers looking to end a four-game home losing streak

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Brewers play the Nationals after Contreras' 4-hit game

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Washington Nationals after William Contreras had four hits on Friday in a 6-1 win over the Nationals

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Contreras gets 4 hits again and Brewers' combined no-hit bid spoiled in 6-1 win over Nationals

William Contreras had four hits for the second straight game, Jacob Misiorowski had a no-hitter through 5 1/3 innings before leaving with a right hamstring cramp and the Milwaukee...