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Calhoun, Varsho key 3-run 10th, Arizona beats Houston, 6-4

Kole Calhoun knocked in the go-ahead run with an RBI single and Daulton Varsho homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored three runs in the 10th inning for a 6-4 win over the Houst...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Headed to Triple-A Garcia was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land after clearing waivers Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia was designated for assignment Wednesday and went unclaimed on waivers. He'll likely play out the rest of the season at Triple-A. While in Houston, Garcia hit .151/.216/.208 across 117 plate appearances on the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Garcia was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in early September, and he hit .136 with a homer, three runs, two RBI and six walks across seven games since then. The 28-year-old will now be cast off the 40-man roster but could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia was activated from the Astros' taxi squad Tuesday but failed to record an at-bat during his brief stint with the major-league club. The 28-year-old has slashed .206/.321/.471 with four home runs, 12 RBI and nine runs in 18 minor-league games this year and should see more consistent playing time at Triple-A Sugar Land.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Greinke, Taylor go to IL; Greinke to miss next start

The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Zack Greinke and first baseman Taylor Jones on the injured list, citing health and safety protocols

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Added to active roster The Astros activated Garcia from their taxi squad Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia has hit .204 with six doubles, three home runs and 10 RBI at Triple-A Sugar Land since being optioned Aug. 6. His big-league slash line of .151/.216/.208 this season doesn't exactly demand a call-up, but the COVID-19 injured list placements of Zack Greinke and Taylor Jones opened a couple 26-man spots on the eve of roster expansions.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson's RBI single in 11th lifts Twins over Astros 5-4

Mitch Garver homered early and Josh Donaldson’s RBI single in the 11th inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Headed back to Triple-A Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia was recalled July 27 and wound up getting starts in each of the past three games. He appeared to be overmatched in his 12 at-bats since rejoining Houston, failing to record a hit while striking out five times. With him heading back to Sugar Land and Yuli Gurriel (neck) landing on the IL, infielders Jacob Wilson and Taylor Jones now join the 26-man roster.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3

The Minnesota Twins got a solid start from rookie Griffin Jax, and Andrelton Simmons drove in two runs as they built a big lead early and held on for a 5-3 win over the Houston Ast...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Quick return to majors Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was demoted to Triple-A on Monday, but he'll quickly rejoin the big-league roster after Abraham Toro was traded to the Mariners. Garcia could see some time at third base until Alex Bregman (quadriceps) returns from the injured list, but utility man Aledmys Diaz should have a more regular role.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moore slam completes 7-run comeback as Mariners stun Astros

Dylan Moore hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to an 11-8 comeback win against the Houston Astros

JULY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent to Triple-A Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia was no longer needed as a utility man with Aledmys Diaz (hand) returning from the injured list in a corresponding move. Garcia hasn't done much in his 104 major-league plate appearances this season to suggest that he deserves more opportunities, as he's hitting just .170/.233/.234.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches four times Garcia went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-3 win over Texas.

Impact Garcia drew a rare start at third base Friday and, batting out of the nine-hole, made a strong impact. He singled three times, drew a walk and scored on Michael Brantley's groundout in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old utilityman is slashing .176/.240/.242 through 101 plate appearances.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros hand Rangers 10th straight loss with 7-3 victory

Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer in Houston’s big third inning to help the Astros hand the Texas Rangers their 10th straight loss with a 7-3 victory

JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Alvarez ends slump with 2-run HR as Astros beat Indians 4-3

Yordan Alvarez snapped an 0-for-22 slump with a two-run homer to help the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians

JULY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Back in reserve role Garcia remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Garcia drew starts at shortstop in the Astros' final three games before the All-Star break, but he's shifted back to a reserve role after Carlos Correa was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list to begin Houston's second-half schedule. The 28-year-old will soon tumble further down the pecking order in the Astros infield when Aledmys Diaz (hand) is reinstated from the injured list.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at shortstop Garcia started at shortstop and went 0-for-1 with two walks in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Garcia filled in for Carlos Correa, who landed on the injured list due to health and safety protocols. It's unclear how long Correa will be out, but with the All-Star break coming up, the Astros could opt to let him stay on the IL until after the break.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mullins has 4 hits as O's cruise to 13-3 win over Astros

Cedric Mullins homered with four hits and Austin Hays and Maikel Franco had three RBIs each as the Baltimore Orioles broke open the game late to cruise to a 13-3 win over the Houst...

JUNE 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Hays homers in 5-run 9th to lift Orioles over Astros 9-7

Austin Hays hit a tiebreaking two-run homer during Baltimore’s five-run ninth inning, helping the Orioles top the Houston Astros 9-7

JUNE 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Bypassed for work at third base Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact After going 1-for-5 with four strikeouts while filling in at shortstop for a resting Carlos Correa in Tuesday's 3-1 win, Garcia will head to his familiar bench role in the series finale. Garcia looked like he might get the opportunity to pick up regular work at third base when Alex Bregman (quadriceps) was moved to the injured list last week, but Abraham Toro has since emerged as the primary option at the position. Toro will pick up his sixth start in seven games Wednesday.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia drives in 3, Correa homers as Astros beat White Sox

Astros rookie Robel Garcia tied a career high with three RBIs, Carlos Correa homered and Houston beat Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox 7-3

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Enters for injured Bregman Garcia entered Wednesday's game for injured third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) and went 0-for-4 in an 8-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact Houston manager Dusty Baker told Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle that it looks like Bregman could be out "for a while," but then quickly added the severity of the injury is not yet known. Pending an evaluation of Bregman on Thursday, Garcia could be in line for consistent at-bats. First baseman Yuli Gurriel could also fill in at third.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in for Correa Garcia started at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Twins.

Impact Garcia picked up a spot start for Carlos Correa, who was getting a day off after starting 59 of the Astros' 63 games. Garcia's homer followed Kyle Tucker's blast in the seventh inning, giving Houston its only runs. He was recalled by Houston two weeks ago, and this was just his second start.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez pitches 7 strong innings, Astros beat Red Sox 2-1

Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Kyle Tucker had two hits as the Houston Astros handed Nick Pivetta his first loss of the season in a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Recalled by Houston Garcia was recalled by the Astros on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia spent a week with Triple-A Sugar Land, but he'll now return to the major-league roster as a depth option after Michael Brantley (hamstring) was placed on the injured list. Garcia has hit .190 with two RBI in 13 major-league games to begin the season.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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