The Rangers announced Wednesday that they’ve designated outfielder Adolis Garcia for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to right-hander Mike Foltynewicz, whose previously reported one-year contract is now official.
Garcia, 27, went 0-for-6 with a walk in seven plate appearances with Texas in 2020. That marked his first and now perhaps his only season with the organization. The Rangers originally acquired him from the Cardinals in exchange for cash in Dec. 2019.
Garcia has only 24 big league plate appearances to his name, and he hasn’t done much with them. He was an accomplished hitter in the Cuban National Series before defecting and eventually landing with the Cardinals, for whom he’s spent considerable time in Triple-A. Garcia’s free-swinging ways have resulted in a paltry OBP, but his power is readily apparent. In 1104 plate appearances with Triple-A Memphis, he’s a .260/.299/.505 hitter with 57 homers, 58 doubles and a dozen triples.
Garcia has some speed, as evidenced by those triples and by 26 stolen bases. However, he’s not particularly efficient on the basepaths either; he’s been caught 14 times. Texas will have a week to trade him, release him or attempt to pass him through outright waivers. Garcia does have a minor league option remaining, so it’s possible an outfield-needy club will take a shot on his right-handed power despite the lack of plate discipline.
Isnt he the brother of Adonis Garcia former brave
Dude, he looks exactly like him with a similar name. So you could tell me this and I’d believe it. Honestly, you could tell me it’s Adonis and I’d believe you
He is his younger brother. Was supposed to be more talented
Yea he is.
Yes he is.
Now the Rangers need to send Odor Allard and 15 mil to the Dodgers for Price and May
Dodgers not doing that I don’t think. I would not mind it though. A more likely scenario would to Pitt for Brault and Moran or Rockies for Gray and McMahon.
Why in the freaking world would the Dodgers ever do this trade? I love allard, but may is legit and price is just fine. Dodgers ain’t hurting for money. So cash doesn’t make a ton of sense. If anything, this offer plus the cash for just Price, might work… but no way they would include May for this brutal offer
A TEam like the tigers might make sense for Garcia. Wouldn’t have minded Rangers keeping him at AA but someone had to be moved. Now time to go find a temporary 3b and get rid of Odor. C. Young or JD need to call in order Brock Holt, Jedd Gyorko, Jake Lamb, or Brad Miller. Do not remember D. Santana playing 3b so that is why didn’t list him. Maikel Franco might be the best of the bunch left but his lack of position flexibility makes it a tough call for the Rangers. Miller., Gyorko, Lamb, and Holt can all play multiple positions. So, more useful when Jung comes up later.
Expected.
Did Santana play 3b very much in 19? If Rangers go with one of the four names above, who do you think the choice is. Other than those names only other trades I see is all too risky. K Bryant cost too much, J.D. Davis good hitter but not sure about OF ability., Suarez too expensive.
I actually wrote my first write-up on the Rangers getting a 3B: lonestarball.com/2021/2/7/22270662/the-rangers-nee…
We aren’t getting a premier name, and the most hopeful thing I could imagine is what I linked above. Santana would be a fine choice imo, but the org has also said that Odor is taking reps at 3B and could be an option in 21′. Another name being floated around on boards is Andy Ibanez, the once promising prospect that fell into AAA infamy despite still being a good player. He is a pretty likely in-house option. I’d like to see one of Ibanez, Santana/Odor, or Carp take it.
Cards fans were quite upset when that trade/sale went down.
What? I visit a lot of Cards sites and there wasn’t much hand wringing over Garcia
Sorry, should have expanded….upset that Brett Cecil didn’t get the axe at the time since it kind of came down to a 40 man spot
Arozarena 2.0
As for Arozarena, he has a high ceiling and I wish him well. You have to give talent to get talent and Libertore definitely has promise. We will see if Randy can stay ahead of the adjustment pitchers make better than Oscar Mercado did.
LOL at first glance I thought that I was reading ” Rangers Designate Aroldis Chapman”. First thought was when did the Rangers get Chapman and what happened to him. to be designated……couple of seconds later reality set in….
Cards are lacking triple a outfielders. Should try to get him back lol