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Getting MRI on hamstring Garcia will undergo an MRI on his hamstring Sunday after exiting Saturday's game against the Brewers with a bad cramp, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The severity of the injury and Garcia's expected return date should become clearer following the test. The 21-year-old had only returned to the big-league roster Tuesday but was making his second start in a row in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury Garcia exited Saturday's matinee against the Brewers in the top of the third inning with an apparent right leg injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Garcia was warming up ahead of the top of the third inning but went to the ground and called for a trainer. The team's medical staff appeared to be examining his right hamstring area, but the exact nature and severity of the injury aren't yet clear.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Nationals Garcia was recalled by the Nationals on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Garcia has a fair amount of prospect pedigree and is still just 21 years old, but he's shown very little in 46 major-league games thus far in his career. His poor 75 wRC+ at least comes with a respectable .270 batting average, but his .299 on-base percentage and .355 slugging percentage are both far from good enough. A .235/.293/.426 line in 17 games for Triple-A Rochester to start this season hardly suggests he's about to break out. Victor Robles (ankle) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for taxi squad The Nationals optioned Garcia to their taxi squad Monday.

Impact Garcia will surrender his spot on the 26-man active roster with Josh Harrison set to return from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Cardinals. After joining the Nationals for Opening Day while 11 players were on the shelf due to COVID-19-related concerns, Garcia appeared in six games and went 1-for-7 at the dish. He'll likely head to the Nats' alternate site in Fredericksburg once the team's series in St. Louis concludes Wednesday.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting in season opener Garcia isn't included in the lineup Tuesday for the Nationals' season opener versus Atlanta, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Dave Martinez suggested Monday that Garcia would likely be the team's Opening Day starter at second base while Josh Harrison is on COVID-19 injured list, but those plans changed after Trea Turner was able to avoid the IL. Turner was absent Monday when the Nationals were cleared to resume workouts, but he's since been given the green light to join the big club for Opening Day after passing through all COVID-19 protocols. With Turner locked in at shortstop, Hernan Perez will shift over to second base, bumping Garcia to the bench in the process. Garcia looks like he could serve as a utility option in the infield until one or both of Harrison and Jordy Mercer return from the COVID-19 IL.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Opening Day roster Garcia will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Mets, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The 20-year-old initially missed the Opening Day roster and was optioned to the minors over the weekend, but he'll rejoin the big-league club with multiple players sidelined due to a positive COVID-19 test and the subsequent contact tracing. Garcia is likely to fill a depth role in the infield, but there's a chance he could see some playing time depending on which players are unavailable.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Carter Kieboom's significant spring struggles could have opened up playing time for Garcia, but his .660 spring OPS wasn't particularly impressive either. The Nationals elected to send both young infielders to the minors and will use veteran journeymen Starlin Castro, Josh Harrison, Jordy Mercer and Hernan Perez in some combination at second and third base to start the year. Garcia is still just 20 years old and was promoted ahead of schedule last season, so the move shouldn't be considered much of a setback in terms of his long-term career prospects.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not getting reps at third base Garcia has not seen any work at third base this spring as the Nationals focus on developing him as their long-term second baseman, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Carter Kieboom's continued struggles at the plate have generated questions about the team's contingency plans at the hot corner, but at the moment Garcia isn't among them -- at least, not directly. The 20-year-old is expected to begin the season at Triple-A to get everyday reps at second base, but if at some point the Nats decide Kieboom is not the answer, shifting Starlin Castro to third base and promoting Garcia to take over at the keystone would be on the table.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Game 2 Garcia is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact Garcia went 2-for-3 during the matinee and will take a seat for Game 2 with lefty Braxton Garrett starting for Miami. Josh Harrison will start at the keystone in Game 2.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for second game Garcia isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact Garcia was dominant in Friday's matinee as he went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs in the win. He'll take a breather for the second game as Josh Harrison takes over at second base.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Two more hits in loss Garcia went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Rays.

Impact The 20-year-old continues to string together hits, although at this stage of his career they're mostly singles. Garcia is slashing .325/.341/.375 through 12 games in September with three RBI and four runs.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Friday Garcia (heel) is starting at second base and batting seventh Friday against the Braves.

Impact The 20-year-old has been sidelined by the bruised heel since last weekend, but he'll return to the starting nine for Friday's series opener. Garcia has a .293/.321/.387 slash line with one home run and one stolen base through his first 22 big-league games.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out until at least Friday Garcia (heel) won't return until Friday against Atlanta at the earliest, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He has dealt with a bruised heel since Sunday. Josh Harrison is starting at second base and batting sixth in his stead.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Garcia was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Rays, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Garcia's bruised heel was feeling better earlier in the day, but he evidently won't be able to start against the Rays. It's unclear whether he'll be available off the bench. Josh Harrison will take his place at second base.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Garcia (heel) is starting Monday against the Rays.

Impact Garcia was removed from Sunday's contest due to a bruised heel, but he's feeling better Monday and will return to action. He'll bat eighth and play second base against the Rays.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hampered by heel issue Garcia was dealing with a bruised heel during Sunday's loss to Atlanta, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Manager Dave Martinez said after Sunday's game that the issue was bothering Garcia prior to his removal from the contest. He's currently day-to-day and will be further evaluated Monday. Prior to his exit, Garcia went 0-for-2.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three Garcia went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a double Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Garcia recorded his third multi-hit performance in his last four contests. He also added his first multi-RBI effort since Aug. 17, highlighted by a two-RBI double in the ninth inning. Garcia is now hitting .301/.329/.397 across 76 major-league plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Three-hit game Garcia went 3-for-4 with two runs scored Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact All of Garcia's hits were singles and the performance extended his hitting streak to a modest three games. The 20-year-old rookie has been inconsistent in his big-league debut, but has managed a .290/.313/.387 line across 64 plate appearances to this point.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Garcia is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact Garcia started 10 of 12 games since being called up Aug. 14 and has a .317/.333/.439 slash line in 42 plate appearances, but he'll receive a day off with lefty Martin Perez pitching for Boston. Josh Harrison starts at the keystone Friday for the Nationals.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes first MLB bag Garcia went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

Impact The rookie swiped the first bag of his big-league career in the fourth inning. Garcia continues to find success since being added to the roster, hitting .333 (11-for-33) over his last nine games with a homer, a steal, three RBI and five runs.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores three times in win Garcia went 3-for-4 with three runs in Sunday's win against the Marlins.

Impact Garcia has seen relatively consistent playing time since being added to the major-league roster, and he's been effective with his opportunities. He didn't demonstrate much power with three singles Sunday, but he crossed the plate three times as the Nationals put up nine runs in the win. Garcia is now hitting .357 with six runs and four RBI over eight games this year.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 1 Garcia isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact Garcia has been effective in his first taste of major-league action, but he'll take a seat for the first game of Saturday's twin bill. Josh Harrison will start at second base in his absence.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On base four times in win Garcia went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-5 win over Atlanta.

Impact The rookie paced a 17-hit barrage by the Nats, and drew his first big-league walk for good measure. Garcia is off to a flying start to his career, going 6-for-17 through four games since being added to the roster, and the 20-year-old has a chance to lock down the starting spot at second base with Starlin Castro (wrist) likely out for the rest of the regular season.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Makes history with first homer Garcia went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.

Impact When he took Touki Toussaint deep in the second inning, Garcia became the first player born in the 2000s to homer in a big-league game. He's now 3-for-13 to begin his MLB career with four RBI and four strikeouts, and Garcia will likely continue to see the bulk of the action at second base until Starlin Castro -- who, coincidentally, was the first player born in the 1990s to homer in the majors -- recovers from his wrist fracture.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits in big-league debut Garcia went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 15-3 rout of the Orioles.

Impact Called up for his big-league debut after Starlin Castro (wrist) landed on the injured list, Garcia showed off his plus hit tool right out of the gate, looping a single into left field in the third inning for his first MLB knock and then ripping a double to the wall in the right-field corner in the eighth for his first RBI. The Nats have veteran options like Asdrubal Cabrera or Josh Harrison available to fill in at second base if they choose, but the 20-year-old Garcia may get a long look at the keystone first.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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