Luis García Jr.
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23. September 2025
First-ever start at first base
Garcia will start at first base and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Analyse
It marks the first time in pro ball that Garcia has ever played first base. It's also Garcia's first start since Friday, as he was out of the lineup for each of the last three games. Nasim Nunez is handling second base for the Nationals on Tuesday and could be threatening to overtake Garcia at the keystone.
22. September 2025
Idle against southpaw
Garcia is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Analyse
The left-handed-hitting Garcia will hit the bench for the third game in a row, with the Nationals having faced two lefties and one righty during that stretch. Paul DeJong will get the nod at second base Monday in Garcia's stead.
21. September 2025
On bench again
Garcia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Analyse
With southpaw Sean Manaea opening the game for the Mets, the left-handed-hitting Garcia will retreat to the bench. Paul DeJong will fill in for Garcia at second base.
20. September 2025
Absent from lineup
Garcia isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.
Analyse
After going 0-for-4 in Friday's series opener, Garcia will step out of the starting nine Saturday while Nasim Nunez starts at second base and bats ninth.
