LUIS GARCÍA JR. #2 - SECOND BASEMAN - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
16  HR  •
66  RBI  •
.252  AVG 
#2 - SECOND BASEMAN - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
16 HR
66 RBI
.252 AVG
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Idle against lefty Garcia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Impact The right-handed-hitting Paul DeJong will replace the lefty-hitting Garcia at second base while the Phillies send southpaw Ranger Suarez to the bump for the series finale. Garcia started in the first two contests of the series, going 3-for-8 with a home run, a double and two RBI.
AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Swats homer No. 10 Garcia went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies.
Impact He took Aaron Nola deep for a solo shot in the sixth inning, giving Garcia his first homer in August and his 10th of the season. Despite the power outage, the 25-year-old hasn't completely disappeared at the plate this month, slashing .273/.310/.418 over 16 games with three doubles, a triple, a stolen base, six RBI and eight runs.
AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nola gets 1st win since May 3 as Phillies top Nationals 6-4 behind homers from Sosa and Turner

Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-...
AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press
How Nationals Could Be Impacted by Possible Position Change of Luis Garcia Jr. There was some interesting news surrounding the Washington Nationals when it was revealed that Luis Garcia Jr. -- the team's everyday second...
AUGUST 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Mets take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Nationals

The New York Mets seek to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Washington Nationals
AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Sitting versus southpaw Garcia is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Mets.
Impact The Mets are sending lefty David Peterson to the hill, and the left-handed-hitting Garcia will cede second base to Paul DeJong. It's the second straight and fifth time over the last seven games versus southpaws that Garcia has been held out of the starting lineup.
AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes 10th bag Garcia went 3-for-4 with two runs scored during Sunday's 11-9 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Garcia broke out of a mini-slump Sunday, as he entered the contest with just three hits in his last 22 at-bats. The second baseman notched his first stolen base since July 22. In 416 plate appearances this season, Garcia is slashing .263/.303/.401 with 53 runs and 51 RBI.
AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes 10th bag Garcia went 3-for-4 with two runs scored during Sunday's 11-9 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Garcia broke out of a mini-slump Sunday, as he entered the contest with just three hits in his last 22 at-bats. The second baseman notched his first stolen base since July 22. In 416 plate appearances this season, Garcia is slashing .263/.303/.401 with 53 runs and 51 RBI.
AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies closer Jhoan Duran takes comebacker off his right ankle. Team says X-rays negative

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran was driven off the field after he took a comebacker off the outer part of his right ankle in the ninth inning of a 6-2 victory at Washingto...
AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Daylen Lile's 9th-inning single leads Nationals past Royals 8-7

Daylen Lile’s two-out, ninth-inning single boosted the Washington Nationals over the Kansas City Royals 8-7 on Wednesday
AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press
Returns to lineup Monday Garcia (back) will start at second base and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Royals.
Impact Garcia missed each of the last three contests with back tightness. However, he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Monday's series opener.
AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Frazier leads Royals against the Nationals after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Washington Nationals after Adam Frazier's four-hit game on Sunday
AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press
Resting back injury again Garcia (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Garcia will miss out on a third straight start while he manages a tight back, but the Nationals are viewing him as day-to-day after his MRI results came back negative, per MLB.com. According to Andrew Golden of The Washington Post, Garcia was spotted fielding grounders prior to Sunday's game, which could bode well for his chances of being available off the bench and/or returning to the lineup Monday in Kansas City.
AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants and Nationals meet with series tied 1-1

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday
AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press
Remaining out Saturday Garcia (back) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.
Impact Back tightness prevented Garcia from playing in Friday's series opener, and he'll need at least one more day to recover before rejoining Washington's lineup. Paul DeJong will start at the keystone and bat third against southpaw Carson Whisenhunt and the Giants.
AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Remaining out Saturday Garcia (back) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.
Impact Back tightness prevented Garcia from playing in Friday's series opener, and he'll need at least one more day to recover before rejoining Washington's lineup. Paul DeJong will start at the keystone and bat third against southpaw Carson Whisenhunt.
AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals bring road losing streak into matchup with the Giants

The Washington Nationals visit the San Francisco Giants looking to end a three-game road slide
AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press
Scratched from lineup Garcia was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Giants due to back tightness.
Impact Garcia's back injury will force him to watch Friday's contest from the dugout. Jose Tena will enter the starting nine to fill the void at second base and bat eighth.
AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants host Washington Nationals, look to stop home losing streak

The San Francisco Giants are looking to stop their eight-game home slide with a victory against the Washington Nationals
AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals and Athletics meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Washington Nationals and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday
AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press
Receiving night off Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Garcia will hit the bench Wednesday while southpaw Jeffrey Springs toes the rubber for the Athletics. Garcia had started each of the last six games, going 8-for-26 with a home run, a walk, five RBI and four runs.
AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Receiving night off Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Impact The left-handed-hitting Garcia will hit the bench Wednesday while southpaw Jeffrey Springs toes the rubber for the Athletics. Garcia had started each of the last six games, going 8-for-26 with a home run, a walk, five RBI and four runs.
AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits in Tuesday's loss Garcia went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the A's.
Impact The second baseman stayed hot and helped fuel a seven-run outburst by the Nats' offense, although that paled in comparison to the 16 runs surrendered by the pitching staff. Over 15 games since the All-Star break, Garcia is slashing .298/.328/.439 with two doubles, two homers, one steal, seven RBI and eight runs.
AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits in Tuesday's loss Garcia went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the A's.
Impact The second baseman stayed hot and helped fuel a seven-run outburst by the Nats' offense, although that paled in comparison to the 16 runs surrendered by the pitching staff. Over 15 games since the All-Star break, Garcia is slashing .298/.328/.439 with two doubles, two homers, one steal, seven RBI and eight runs.
AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics play the Nationals after Langeliers' 3-home run game

The Athletics meet the Washington Nationals after Shea Langeliers hit three home runs on Tuesday in a 16-7 win over the Nationals
AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press
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