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Player DetailRico Garcia
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Sep 3, 2023
Re-signs with Washington
Garcia agreed Sunday with the Nationals on a two-year, minor-league contract, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia had resided on the Nationals' 15-day injured list while recovering from a biceps injury before he was activated and released by the organization Friday. The 29-year-old right-hander wasn't a free agent for long, as he quickly reached an agreement with Washington on a new deal. Before missing time with the biceps injury, Garcia had posted a 9.26 ERA and 2.14 WHIP in 11.2 innings over 10 relief appearances in the big leagues this season.
Sep 1, 2023
Released by Nationals
Garcia (biceps) was activated from the 15-day injured list and released by the Nationals on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The Nats needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Travis Blankenhorn. Garcia had been out since late July with right biceps tendinitis and will now be on the lookout for a new organization.
Jul 30, 2023
Shelved with biceps tendinitis
The Nationals placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right biceps tendinitis, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Right-hander Amos Willingham was called up from Triple-A Rochester to take Garcia's spot on the 26-man active roster and in the Washington bullpen. Garcia made three relief appearances for the Nationals after being called up from Rochester on July 19, covering three innings and striking out four while allowing four earned runs on six hits and one walk.
Jul 19, 2023
Selected to MLB bullpen
Washington selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia joined the Nationals on a minor-league contract over the All-Star break after getting pushed off the 40-man roster in Oakland. He had allowed eight earned runs in 8.2 innings of work with the A's and will likely fill a low-leverage bullpen role in Washington.
Jul 12, 2023
Gets minors deal from Nats
Garcia signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, Jessica Kleinschmidt of The Comeback reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia elected free agency Tuesday in lieu of an outright assignment by the Athletics and he's found a new home in short order. He'll report to Triple-A Rochester for now but could eventually get an opportunity in the Nationals' bullpen.
Jul 11, 2023
Elects free agency
Garcia has declined an outright assignment by the Athletics and elected free agency, Jessica Kleinschmidt of The Comeback reports.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander reliever has decided to look for a job elsewhere rather than report back to Triple-A Las Vegas. Garcia holds a career 6.89 ERA over 27 appearances covering parts of four big-league seasons.
Jul 11, 2023
Outrighted to Triple-A
Garcia cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
ANALYSIS
While no longer a part of the Athletics' 40-man roster, Garcia will remain in the organization. The reliever has put up an 8.31 ERA over seven relief appearances during his time in the majors this season.
Jul 7, 2023
Designated for assignment
Garcia was designated for assignment Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia has put up an 8.31 ERA over seven relief appearances during his time in the majors this season. The 29-year-old would appear to have a good chance of clearing waivers.
Jun 30, 2023
Summoned to majors
Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia has made three appearances in the majors this season, yielding five runs over three innings of work. The 29-year-old will give the Athletics a fresh bullpen arm after their pitching staff allowed double-digit runs in back-to-back games.
May 11, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Oakland optioned Garcia to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Garcia surrendered five earned runs on five hits and three walks over three innings (three appearances) during his six-day stay in the A's bullpen. Luis Medina and Zach Neal have been promoted ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Rangers.
May 4, 2023
Added to roster
The Athletics selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Garcia, 29, has posted a 2.02 ERA and 19:9 K:BB over 13.1 innings while collecting two saves for Vegas this season. It's possible he could be in the mix for saves in Oakland's dumpster fire of a bullpen, but the odds of him being a reliable fantasy contributor are long.
Nov 28, 2022
Links up with Oakland
Garcia signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Nov. 14.
ANALYSIS
Garcia is expected to open the 2023 campaign at Triple-A Las Vegas, though he'll likely get the opportunity to attend Oakland's big-league camp this spring as a non-roster invitee. He made six appearances out of the Baltimore bullpen in 2022 but otherwise spent the majority of the season at Triple-A Norfolk, where he produced a 2.34 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 34.2 innings.
Nov 10, 2022
Becomes free agent
Garcia opted for free agency Thursday, per the Triple-A Norfolk transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Garcia appeared sporadically out of Baltimore's bullpen in 2022 and tallied a 4.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across eight innings in the majors. He lost his spot on the 40-man roster in September and will now have the chance to find his next opportunity in the league.
Sep 14, 2022
Clears waivers
Garcia cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia will remain in the Orioles' organization after he was designated for assignment Sunday. The right-hander has a 4.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through eight innings at the major-league level this year. Since he's not on the 40-man roster anymore, it seems unlikely he'll make his way back to the majors in 2022.
Sep 11, 2022
Cast off 40-man roster
The Orioles designated Garcia for assignment Sunday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to catcher Cam Gallagher, whom the Orioles claimed off waivers from the Padres. Over his eight innings with the Orioles this season before he was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk earlier this month, Garcia allowed four earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out two batters.
Sep 5, 2022
Sent to Norfolk
The Orioles optioned Garcia to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After covering 1.1 innings in relief in Sunday's 5-0 loss to the Athletics, Garcia wasn't likely to be available for either end of Monday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays. As a result, the Orioles opted to swap Garcia out of the bullpen for a fresh arm in Beau Sulser, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Aug 25, 2022
Called up by Orioles
Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Garcia has been in the minors for the last month, and he's posted a 0.96 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 9.1 innings over five appearances at Norfolk following his demotion. He should be available as a middle reliever in the Orioles' bullpen after Louis Head was sent down Thursday.
Jul 25, 2022
Headed to Norfolk
The Orioles optioned Garcia to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Garcia covered two innings and threw 41 pitches in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Yankees, so he was unlikely to be available out of the bullpen for the next day or two. The Orioles opted to swap Garcia off the 26-man active roster for a fresh relief arm in lefty Nick Vespi, who was called up from Norfolk in a corresponding move.
Jul 10, 2022
Added to big-league bullpen
The Orioles selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Baltimore cleared room for Garcia on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster by transferring Travis Lakins (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL and by optioning Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A. Garcia previously made two relief appearances for Baltimore this season, but he's otherwise spent most of the season at Norfolk, where he's produced a 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 18 innings.
Jun 17, 2022
Heads back to minors
Garcia was returned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Garcia served as a replacement player in the Orioles' bullpen during their series in Toronto, and he allowed a run on three hits and no walks while striking out one in three innings over two appearances. However, the right-hander will head back to the minors after Keegan Akin was reinstated from the restricted list Friday.
Jun 13, 2022
Joining big club in Toronto
The Orioles selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
ANALYSIS
He'll be joining the 26-man active roster for the Orioles' series in Toronto as a replacement in the bullpen for Keegan Akin, who was placed on the restricted list and presumably isn't eligible to play in Canada due to his vaccination status. Akin should be activated ahead of Friday's series opener against the Rays in Baltimore, but Garcia could stick with the big club if he performs well in what appearances he makes during the four-game series in Toronto.
May 17, 2022
Comes off Triple-A IL
Triple-A Norfolk reinstated Garcia (elbow) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Sidelined to begin the season while he continued to move through the final stages of his recovery from March 2021 Tommy John surgery, Garcia was cleared to head out on a rehab assignment in late April. Between stops at High-A Aberdeen and Double-A Bowie over the past three weeks, Garcia made five appearances and logged a 1.04 ERA and 1.15 WHIP while striking out 17 over 8.2 innings. If he can stay healthy and continue to maintain this level of production as he advances to Triple-A, Garcia could put himself in the mix for a call-up to the Baltimore bullpen.
Apr 5, 2022
Goes on minor-league IL
The Orioles reassigned Garcia (elbow) to Triple-A Norfolk and placed him on the affiliate's 7-day injured list Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia likely won't report to Norfolk for at least a few more months, as he's expected to continue his rehab from his March 2021 Tommy John surgery at the Orioles' spring training facility in Florida. If he steers clear of any setbacks in the final stages of his throwing program, Garcia could make his debut for Norfolk at some point during the summer.
Nov 10, 2021
Lands minor-league deal
Garcia (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia missed the entire 2021 campaign after he underwent Tommy John surgery in March. His deal is pending a physical, but he'll be in the mix to pitch in the minors during the second half of the 2022 season if his recovery goes smoothly.
Mar 24, 2021
Heading for Tommy John surgery
Garcia (elbow) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery Saturday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old was non-tendered by the Giants and quickly re-signed in December, but he won't pitch during 2021 due to the UCL injury. Garcia also figures to miss the early portion of 2022 while rehabbing from the surgery. He had a 5.40 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB over 10 innings for San Francisco last season.
Dec 9, 2020
Returns to Giants
Garcia signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Wednesday as a non-roster invitee, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia was non-tendered by the Giants last week, but he'll return to the organization with an invitation to major-league spring training. The 26-year-old appeared in 12 games with San Francisco during the abbreviated 2020 season and will attempt to secure a spot in the bullpen at some point in 2021.
Dec 2, 2020
Let go by Giants
Garcia was non-tendered by the Giants on Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Giants last offseason and appeared in 12 games during the shortened season. Garcia gave up six runs on 13 hits with seven strikeouts and four walks across 10 innings.
Sep 26, 2020
Called up by Giants
Garcia was recalled by the Giants on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Garcia will be available out of the bullpen for the final two games of the regular season after Sam Coonrod (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. The right-hander tossed two scoreless innings during a pair of appearances during his last stint on the active roster.
Sep 18, 2020
Optioned off roster
Garcia was optioned to the Giants' alternate training site Friday.
ANALYSIS
Garcia made a pair of appearances during his latest stint on the roster, throwing two scoreless innings. Shaun Anderson was recalled in a corresponding move.
Sep 17, 2020
Earns first win
Garcia (1-1) tossed a scoreless sixth inning to become the pitcher of record in the Giants' 6-4 win over Seattle on Thursday afternoon.
ANALYSIS
Garcia recorded a scoreless inning for the second consecutive day and may begin inching up the bullpen hierarchy. He drops his season ERA to 5.40 with the performance.
Sep 13, 2020
Receives callup
The Giants recalled Garcia from their alternate training site Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Garcia had been optioned to the alternate site Thursday, but he'll be eligible to return before the minimum amount of time after the Giants placed reliever Trevor Gott (elbow) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old right-hander will provide the Giants with some length out of the bullpen in Sunday's doubleheader with the Padres.
Sep 10, 2020
Optioned to alternate site
Garcia was optioned to the Giants' alternate training site Thursday.
ANALYSIS
He has a 14.73 ERA and 2.73 WHIP in 3.2 innings over the last week, so he was an obvious candidate to get sent down with Drew Smyly coming off the injured list.
Sep 6, 2020
Rejoins big-league team
Garcia was recalled from the Giants' alternate training site Sunday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Garcia will be up to bolster the bullpen after manager Gabe Kapler used seven different relievers behind Trevor Cahill on Saturday. The right-hander made nine appearances spanning six innings during his first stint with the big club this season, posting a 7.50 ERA, 2.33 WHIP and 3:2 K:BB.
Aug 12, 2020
Optioned to alternate camp
Garcia was optioned to the Giants' alternate training site Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Following a fairly effective start to the season, Garcia has faltered in two of his last three outings. He gave up two runs on five hits while recording just two outs Tuesday and will spend some time at the alternate training site as a result. Dereck Rodriguez was added to the 28-man roster in a corresponding move.
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