1B,2B,DH - New York Yankees
- Age 26
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
Yankees infielder Luis Garcia is hitting third and playing first base for his Yankees debut Monday against the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Garcia was acquired on Sunday in a five-player deal from the Washington Nationals. The breakout slugger has hit .283 with 23 home runs, 76 RBI, and an .873 OPS across 104 games for Washington this season.
Luis Garcia is being traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for four prospects.
Fantasy Impact
Garcia and the Yankees had been linked in rumors in recent days, and New York and the Nationals were able to work out a deal. Garcia is slashing .283/.313/.560 with 23 home runs this year and will bring a strong left-handed bat along with some positional versatility to the Bronx.
The Yankees are reportedly showing interest in Luis Garcia.
Fantasy Impact
Garcia was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup. He is expected to draw heavy interest on the trade market with the Yankees leading the way.
Luis Garcia has been scratched from the Nationals lineup on Sunday against the Braves.
Fantasy Impact
It is unclear if it is because Garcia was traded or if it's due to the knee injury he suffered on Friday.
Luis Garcia is expected to be back in the Nationals lineup on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Garcia left Friday's game early with knee soreness. He remains a trade candidate heading into Monday.
