When the Washington Nationals take on the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night, they will have 14 of their original 26 players from Opening Day back on the roster. Despite Trevor Williams’ return from the bereavement list increasing that number to 15, there have been significant changes due to injuries and underperformance. One unexpected move was optioning Luis García to the minors, a decision made right after their win against the Milwaukee Brewers. In addition, the Nationals released veteran outfielder Corey Dickerson and replaced him with Blake Rutherford, a former first-round pick with a strong performance in Class AAA.
García’s situation is more complex, as he has been considered a part of the Nationals’ future contending core. However, his performance this season has been disappointing, with a low average and OPS. His defensive play at second base has also been lacking. While García initially made adjustments to his aggressive approach, his overall performance has not improved. Despite some bad luck, his production as a power-hitting infielder has been far from desirable.
Moving forward, Jeter Downs will replace García on the active roster, and the team plans to split starts at second among Downs, Michael Chavis, and Ildemaro Vargas. Although García’s demotion may be a setback, it is not the end of his time with the Nationals. The team has a history of sending players down for a reset and giving them another chance. García’s development has been scattered, but he still has time to improve and earn a spot back on the roster.
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