If you’ve been paying attention to what manager Davey Martinez has been saying early this spring, it probably did not surprise you too much when the Washington Nationals optioned 21-year-old infielder Luis García to Triple-A Rochester this afternoon.
García debuted as a 20-year-old in 2020’s 60-game COVID campaign out of necessity when an injury and a limited roster created an opportunity, then more injury and roster issues in 2021 opened up more opportunities for the prospect, who was signed out of the Dominican Republic for $1.3M in 2016.
García put up a .242/.275/.411 line with 18 doubles, two triples, six home runs, 11 walks, and 43 Ks in 70 games and 247 plate appearances in the majors in 2021, after putting up a solid .