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Reds Claim Robel Garcia

By George Miller | July 26, 2020 at 3:34pm CDT

The Reds have claimed infielder Robel García off waivers from the Cubs, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. García had been designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday. He has been optioned and assigned to the Reds’ alternate training site

The 27-year-old made a name for himself with his hot hitting in the upper levels of the Cubs’ minor-league system. In 98 games between Double- and Triple-A last year, García hit .284/.369/.586 and slugged 27 home runs. He forced his way into the Cubs’ Major League plans, appearing in 31 games and making 80 plate appearances.

His hitting slowed down some at the MLB level, and he struck out in a whopping 43.75% of plate appearances. Nonetheless, he managed a respectable .775 OPS, thanks to his 5 home runs and a passable 8.75% walk rate. Primarily a second baseman, García also played both corner outfield positions during his rookie season.

With an already crowded outfield mix in Cincinnati, he figures to see most of his playing time at second base, which is currently something of a toss-up with Mike Moustakas hitting the injured list; Josh VanMeter occupied that spot this afternoon. VanMeter, a left-handed hitter, could form a platoon with the switch-hitting García, though the latter fared considerably better as a lefty in his first taste of big-league action (to be fair, he got just 20 plate appearances against southpaws).

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  1. mike127

    5 years ago

    Hey Chitown——why no “dumpster DUMPING” comment when they leave the Cubs?? Oh yeah, back to real baseball and your team giving up a dozen runs a game……the offseason is always a little more rosy for you, isn’t it…..

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    • Banesays

      5 years ago

      This

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      • docagnt

        5 years ago

        Soooooo…. Winning 9-1 today. Taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers. A little aggressive of you. Keep your salt in your shaker.

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        • mike127

          5 years ago

          Doca—nahhhh—just somewhat of a Cub related story and no comment from Chitown—-in this Covid age, just reaching out to make sure everything is OK.

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        • docagnt

          5 years ago

          Oooooh. I gotcha.

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    • wordonthestreet

      5 years ago

      Mike that is hilarious! 🙂

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  2. Jeff Zanghi

    5 years ago

    This guy has had an incredibly bizarre career thus far. After basically doing nothing in the low minors for a few years (outside of one season hitting .284) he was out of affiliated ball from 2013 to 2019… then signed with the Cubs and hit a whopping 32 HRs (between the majors and minors) after totally less than 15 in his 4 professional seasons prior. Quite an impressive improvement. Who knows maybe he can really sustain that power surge and if he can cut down on the, rather shocking 47% K-rate, he could wind up being a legitimate utility option with significant power. Personally I wouldn’t bet on anyone who winds up out of affiliated ball and then works hard enough to return and pop 32 Homers!

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