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TEX • Pitcher • #62
7 days ago
The 29-year-old southpaw had been taking things day-to-day, but wasn’t bouncing back as quickly as the Rangers had hoped so they’ll sit him down to make sure the issue clears up before rushing him back into action. Peyton Gray had his contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday to take his place in the Rangers’ bullpen.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
9 days ago
It doesn’t sound like there are any plans to put Garcia on the injured list, but that could change if he’s not ready to pitch in a couple days. The 29-year-old has been unavailable since last Friday. Jakob Junis appears to be the favorite to continue closing games for the Rangers.
Source: Shane McFarland
TEX • Pitcher • #62
11 days ago
The Rangers are reportedly “optimistic” that the imaging won’t show “any significant structural damage” and the current plan is to give Garcia an anti-inflammatory injection. In the best-case scenario, he would then be able to return by the weekend. However, if they go ahead and place him on the injured list now, Garcia couldn’t return until May, so the team is going to roll the dice and hope they can avoid that.
Source: Dallas Morning News
TEX • Pitcher • #62
about 1 month ago
Schumaker elaborated that he’s comfortable with both Robert Garcia and Chris Martin handling the ninth-inning duties but added that there’s a chance a few different guys get opportunities. It’s not exactly a ringing endorsement from Texas’ skipper but we would be surprised to see someone other than Garcia or Martin coming through the bullpen gates at the start of the year based on their high-leverage experience. The interesting dark horse name to watch long-term is Rule 5 pick Carter Baumler based on his impressive stuff.
Source: Shawn McFarland
TEX • Pitcher • #62
about 2 months ago
Garcia has allowed three runs — two earned — in 3 1/3 innings this spring, but it comes with a 5/0 K/BB. He’d seem to be the current favorite to lead the Rangers in saves this year, though since he’s their best left-hander, it’d be beneficial if the club could play matchups with him. Hopefully, one of the Rangers’ young right-handed relievers will step up eventually.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
3 months ago
Schumaker allowed the thought that Alexis Diaz could eventually factor into the equation too if he pitches well in Spring Training. Garcia finished 2025 with a 2.95 ERA in 71 games, but had only nine saves and took eight losses out of the bullpen. Martin finished the year with two saves and has the more established track record, but is also entering his age-40 season. This looks like a situation that has yet to fully unfold in camp, but we’d bet on Garcia to be the best bet to close as of now.
Source: Jeff Wilson
TEX • Pitcher • #62
9 months ago
Garcia has mostly been held back for the ninth in recent months, but he pitched the seventh in a tie game today in his first appearance since leaving Sunday’s game with back spasms. This makes three straight outings in which he’s given up a run, and Phil Maton has overtaken him as the Rangers’ reliever worth rostering right now.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
9 months ago
Garcia underwent an MRI over the weekend that didn’t reveal anything serious after exiting Saturday’s relief outing against the Mariners with back spasms. As fantasy managers are aware, back issues can be tricky matters, but it sounds like he’s not dealing with an issue that would require a trip to the injured list. He’ll continue to handle the closing duties for Texas with recently added veteran Phil Maton probably in the mix as well.
Source: Jeff Wilson
TEX • Pitcher • #62
9 months ago
Garcia clearly wasn’t at his best while blowing his second-straight save. The left-hander will all-but-assuredly undergo testing, but a trip to the injured list seems more likely than not. Newly acquired high-leverage specialist Phil Maton is the logical choice to take over the closing role in his absence and should be rostered in all fantasy formats if Garcia requires a trip to the injured list.
Source: Evan Grant
TEX • Pitcher • #62
9 months ago
Garcia gave up a game-tying two-run homer to Randy Arozarena, and didn’t appear comfortable in his next few offerings. There should be an update shortly on what exactly Garcia’s ailment is and why he was forced out of the contest.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
9 months ago
Garcia was tasked with getting the bottom of the order out, but he gave up a single to Dom Canzone, and J.P. Crawford took him deep to give Seattle the win and Garcia his fourth blown save. The Rangers made a few moves to improve their bullpen, and Garcia is far from a lock to receive save chances over these final two months; especially if he pitches like he did Friday.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
9 months ago
Garcia was very impressive, and needed just 10 pitches to get through the outing; nine of those landing for strikes. He’s up to nine saves on the season, and the left-hander’s ERA has dipped to 2.61. There’s talk about the Rangers acquiring a closer for the final stretch, but Garcia may have done enough to keep the job.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
9 months ago
Through no fault of his own, Robert Garcia’s stint as the Rangers’ primary closer seems likely to come to an end later this week. The left-hander is 8-for-10 saving games as a closer this year and also has 11 holds while being more frequently used as a setup man early on.
Source: Buster Olney
TEX • Pitcher • #62
9 months ago
It feels like there may be a new closer in Texas. After getting just two of the Rangers’ final save chances to end the first half, Garcia has seen the first two opportunities coming out of the break and saved both successfully. There were a couple of talented left-handed batters – Lawrence Butler and Tyler Soderstrom – due up in this ninth inning for the Athletics, so there’s likely still an element of Bruce Bochy playing matchups in the ninth inning. An elite reliever like Garcia has value even with just a partial share of closing duties though.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
10 months ago
García punched out Jahmai Jones to start the inning and got Riley Greene on a weak ground ball to shortstop before allowing a two-out single to Spencer Torkelson. Not to worry though, as he rebounded to strike out Jake Rogers to put the game away. The 29-year-old left-hander now boasts a 2.87 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and a 40/15 K/BB ratio over 37 2/3 innings on the season while converting seven of his first 10 save chances.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
10 months ago
García took a cheap blown save Saturday against the White Sox, but he’s pretty clearly the closer in Texas right now. The outing tonight dragged his ERA back until 3.00 to 2.97.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
10 months ago
García took a cheap blown save Saturday against the White Sox, but he’s pretty clearly the closer in Texas right now. The outing tonight dragged his ERA back until 3.00 to 2.97.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
11 months ago
Garcia gave up a double and a walk to start the inning. After getting two flyouts, he walked one more and then struck out Michael A. Taylor to end the game because the White Sox weren’t willing to pinch-hit Tim Elko and wreck their defense. It’s Garcia’s fifth save, four of which have come since May 25. He’s definitely the Rangers’ preferred option at closer for now, but if the team is serious about contending, one imagines a trade for an upgrade is coming.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
11 months ago
Garcia retired James Wood with one on to end the eighth and then set down three out of four batters in the ninth, striking out two of them. Nathaniel Lowe had three hits today, including the one off Garcia, but the Rangers are definitely happy with how the winter trade with the Nationals has worked out. Lowe, a free agent at season’s end, currently has a .667 OPS. Garcia has four saves and a 3.12 ERA, and he won’t even be arbitration eligible until 2027.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
11 months ago
Garcia was handed a 3-1 lead, but it wasn’t enough. He allowed an RBI single to Junior Caminero to make it a 4-3 game, and then a two-out single by Taylor Walls was able to score a pair and cause Garcia to blow his second save of the year. Garcia has done a solid job as the stopper for the Rangers, but he’s far from infallible. Chris Martin’s return could shorten Garcia’s leash as Rangers closer, though.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
11 months ago
It’s getting to the point where fantasy managers should start to wonder if Luke Jackson is simply being eased back into the ninth inning role, or if Garcia is stealing the role from under him. The 28-year-old left-hander holds a 2.35 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 21/8 K/BB ratio over 23 innings on the season while securing three saves in four chances. He could be worth a look as a speculative add in deeper mixed leagues.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
11 months ago
The save was Garcia’s second of the season. Luke Jackson came into the game in the sixth inning as it appears the Rangers are easing him back into games before going back to high leverage work. Garcia allowed one run, but held on for the save. The 28-year-old left-hander has a 2.45 ERA in 22 innings this year.
TEX • Pitcher • #62
about 1 year ago
Garcia got the call tonight with Luke Jackson having pitched the previous two days and retired the Angels on five pitches. Even though he’s the better reliever of the two, he’ll likely resume taking a backseat to Jackson on Friday.