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Christian Garcia | Relief Pitcher

Team:	Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:	(27) / 8/24/1985
Ht / Wt:	6'5' / 215
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2013: $491,000, 2014-2015: Under team contract, 2016-2018: Arbitration Eligible, 2019: Free Agent
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Christian Garcia (shoulder, forearm) has been shut down from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse.

Garcia has been dealing with shoulder issues and is expected to receive treatment and be rested as a precautionary measure. The Nationals want Garcia to make four or five straight rehab outings without any problems before returning from the disabled list. Garcia has yet to pitch at the major league level this season due to a partial tendon tear in his forearm. He has a 2.57 ERA and eight strikeouts in seven innings over his first five rehab appearances. Jun 15 - 11:17 AM

Source: Nationals.mlb.com

Christian Garcia dealing with shoulder issues
Jun 15 - 11:17 AM
Nats transfer RHP Garcia to 60-day DL
Jun 12 - 1:30 PM
Christian Garcia moves up to Triple-A
Jun 7 - 11:45 AM
Garcia (forearm) throws two scoreless frames
Jun 6 - 10:59 AM

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Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Nationals transferred RHP Christian Garcia from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for Wednesday's starter, Ross Ohlendorf, on the active roster. Garcia has yet to pitch for the Nationals this season due to a partial tendon tear in his forearm, but he has a 2.57 ERA and eight strikeouts in seven innings over his first five rehab appearances between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse.

Jun 12 - 1:30 PM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Christian Garcia (forearm) has been moved up to Triple-A Syracuse to continue his rehab.

Garcia allowed one earned run while striking out four over four innings for Double-A Harrisburg. Assuming he can avoid setbacks, he should join the Nationals' bullpen before long.

Source: James Wagner on Twitter

Jun 7 - 11:45 AM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Christian Garcia (forearm) tossed two scoreless innings Wednesday in a rehab appearance at Double-A Harrisburg.

It was Garcia's third rehab appearance and he looked sharp, fanning four batters while allowing only one hit. The right-hander has been out since early in spring training with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm. He could join the Nats' bullpen in a week or so.

Source: James Wagner on Twitter

Jun 6 - 10:59 AM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Christian Garcia (forearm) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend with Double-A Harrisburg.

Garcia has been shut down since the early part of spring training with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm, but he's ready to return to game action. The Nationals were planning to stretch him out as a starter prior to the injury, but he'll pitch in relief for the time being.

Source: Bill Ladson on Twitter

May 23 - 6:00 PM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Christian Garcia (forearm) has been throwing from a mound and will begin incorporating curveballs on Thursday.

He'll then throw live batting practice after that before heading out on a rehab assignment, though it's not clear when he'll be ready for that. The Nats were planning on stretching Garcia out as a starter prior to his forearm injury, and they still might, but it depends on what the big club needs by the time the righty is healthy.

Source: Nationals.mlb.com

May 8 - 8:41 PM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Christian Garcia threw from 60 feet Wednesday and said afterwards that his forearm "feels great."

It's the second time he's played catch since suffering a partially torn tendon in his right forearm. Garcia is rebuilding his arm strength and hopes to be back on the mound by the end of the month. The Nationals are still planning to stretch the righty out as a starter once he's healthy.

Source: Washington Post

Apr 5 - 10:42 AM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Christian Garcia (forearm) played a successful game of catch on Monday morning.

Garcia basically has to restart his spring throwing routine, so he's not going to be available for the first couple weeks of the 2013 regular season. He was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list on March 24.

Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter

Apr 1 - 10:37 AM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said that Christian Garcia (forearm) could be cleared to throw as soon as Monday.

Garcia is currently in shutdown mode due to a partial tendon tear in his right forearm. Johnson would like to see him be stretched out as a starting pitcher, but they'll build his workload carefully to avoid a setback.

Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter

Mar 27 - 10:32 AM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Nationals placed RHP Christian Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm injury.

Garcia hasn't pitched at all this spring and likely won't be cleared to resume a throwing program until at least mid-April. The Nationals will use him in a middle relief role when he's ready to return.

Mar 24 - 5:18 PM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

The Washington Post reports that Christian Garcia (forearm) will be shut down for two more weeks.

Garcia was hoping to resume a throwing program Monday, but he won't be cleared until at least April after visiting a Baltimore-based hand specialist this weekend. Manager Davey Johnson had already ruled him out for the start of the season, so he'll open 2013 on the disabled list and likely be sent to extended spring training before returning to the Nationals.

Source: Washington Post

Mar 17 - 10:34 PM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Friday that there's "no possibility" Christian Garcia (forearm) will be ready to start the season.

It's not a surprise, but now we know for sure. Garcia has a partial tendon tear in his right forearm and is slated to resume throwing soon, but he simply doesn't have enough time. He should be ready early on in the season if he avoids setbacks.

Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter

Mar 15 - 11:22 AM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Christian Garcia (forearm) is slated to visit a hand/wrist specialist in Baltimore.

Garcia has yet to make his spring debut due to a partial tendon tear in his right forearm. It was recently reported that he would resume a throwing program this weekend, but he'll need to get good news from the specialist for that to become a reality. Chances are he will begin the season on the disabled list.

Source: Dan Kolko on Twitter

Mar 13 - 10:22 AM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Christian Garcia (forearm) is tentatively scheduled to resume a throwing program March 17.

Garcia has been shut down the last two weeks with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm. While it's good news that he could be cleared for throwing soon, Garcia's availability for the start of the regular season remains in question. He's a strong candidate to open 2013 on the disabled list.

Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter

Mar 9 - 11:18 AM

Christian Garcia - R - Nationals

Christian Garcia will be shut down for at least another week after being diagnosed with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm.

This obviously puts Garcia's availability for Opening Day in question. The right-hander was dynamic down the stretch for the Nationals last season, posting a 2.13 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 15/2 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings of relief. He had a lengthy history of arm issues in the minors, though, so this can't come as a total surprise.

Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter

Mar 3 - 10:27 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Kurt Suzuki
	2	Wilson Ramos D.L. The recent setback suffered by Wilson Ramos (hamstring) was minor, and is only expected to sideline him a few extra days. Manager Davey Johnson initially suggested it could add weeks to his timetable, but that appeared to be a very cautious estimate. Ramos, who has been plagued with recurring hamstring injuries, is hoping to return around the All-Star break. Jun 14
	3	Jhonatan Solano
1B	1	Adam LaRoche
	2	Chad Tracy
	3	Chris Marrero
2B	1	Danny Espinosa
	2	Anthony Rendon
	3	Steve Lombardozzi
	4	Jeff Kobernus
SS	1	Ian Desmond
3B	1	Ryan Zimmerman
LF	1	Bryce Harper D.L. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said on 106.7 The Fan on Wednesday that Bryce Harper (knee) will resume baseball activities in "the next day or two." Harper continues to make progress, as he was cleared to progress toward running following a visit to the team doctor earlier this week. While he could begin baseball activities within the next couple of days, there's no timetable for him to return to game action. The 20-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since May 26 with left knee bursitis. Jun 19
	2	Roger Bernadina
CF	1	Denard Span
RF	1	Jayson Werth
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Stephen Strasburg
	2	Gio Gonzalez
	3	Jordan Zimmermann
	4	Dan Haren
	5	Ross Detwiler
	6	Ross Ohlendorf
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Rafael Soriano
	2	Drew Storen
	3	Tyler Clippard
	4	Craig Stammen
	5	Ryan Mattheus D.L. Ryan Mattheus is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks with a fractured right hand. Mattheus won't require surgery, but since the injury is to his pitching hand he can't do a whole lot while out. He'll have to build his arm strength back up once out of his cast. May 24
	6	Christian Garcia D.L. Christian Garcia (shoulder, forearm) has been shut down from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse. Garcia has been dealing with shoulder issues and is expected to receive treatment and be rested as a precautionary measure. The Nationals want Garcia to make four or five straight rehab outings without any problems before returning from the disabled list. Garcia has yet to pitch at the major league level this season due to a partial tendon tear in his forearm. He has a 2.57 ERA and eight strikeouts in seven innings over his first five rehab appearances. Jun 15
	7	Ian Krol
	8	Fernando Abad
	9	Xavier Cedeno

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