9:12 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

3:57 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

3:42 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

12:33 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Rockies.

1:06 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

3:42 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus Atlanta.

3:52 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

4:37 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Atlanta.

4:01 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Atlanta.

10:43 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's win over the Mariners.

11:27 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (heel) will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Phillies.

3:32 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (heel) isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday against the Phillies.

4:27 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) was scratched from Friday's lineup in Philadelphia due to a right heel injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

12:23 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

3:49 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (wrist) is batting third and playing second base Tuesday against the Orioles, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

10:17 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) jammed his wrist Sunday sliding into second base and was replaced by pinch-hitter Ildemaro Vargas in the eighth inning, but he's not expected to miss much time, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

8:44 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, two runs scored and a steal during Sunday's win over the Blue Jays.

6:24 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

3:18 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

12:02 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

11:57 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's loss to the Astros.

12:11 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.

3:20 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's, Andrew Golden of The Washington Postreports.

7:28 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

10:08 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Giants.

12:14 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

12:50 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is absent from the lineup in Thursday's contest against the Pirates.

12:57 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Pirates, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

4:45 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is likely to begin the season as Washington's primary second baseman after Trey Lipscomb was reassigned to minor-league camp Tuesday.

6:32 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) committed his fourth error of the spring Sunday, and he could lose his starting job at second base and potentially even his roster spot to Trey Lipscomb, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

1:40 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

12:12 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

2:21 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) avoided arbitration with the Nationals on Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

5:40 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Monday that Garcia is not guaranteed the second base job going into next season, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

2:42 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

11:42 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 2-for-5 with a double and a run in Friday's 10-6 win over Atlanta.

9:53 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Brewers.

5:36 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) isn't in the Nationals' lineup Friday against the Brewers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

3:27 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.

1:09 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Postreports.

1:29 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

1:57 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Friday's series opener against the Dodgers, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

4:44 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) Nationals optioned Garcia to Triple-A Rochester following Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Brewers, Andrew Golden of Washington Post reports.

11:58 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

9:18 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Mets.

10:19 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Mets.

3:20 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Rockies.

5:21 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) isn't in Washington's lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

12:46 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

4:56 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Astros.

10:00 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 2-for-5 with a double and a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.

10:08 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 6-for-6 with two doubles, three runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 12-10 win over the Royals.

10:20 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

4:15 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) will sit Saturday against the Tigers, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

11:40 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is batting leadoff Thursday against the Marlins.

10:04 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Mets.

6:10 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss against the Diamondbacks.

3:45 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

4:40 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is batting second and starting at second base Tuesday against the Mets.

6:28 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer run in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Guardians.

10:50 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 2-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Guardians.

1:42 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (hamstring) is hitting sixth and playing second base Wednesday against the Angels.

7:31 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) manager Davey Martinez told reporters that Garcia (hamstring) is available off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Angels with a good chance to return to the starting lineup Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

6:56 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (hamstring) is out of the lineup again Tuesday versus the Angels.

6:28 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

1:38 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Rockies.

4:22 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

11:05 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) will remain on the bench for Wednesday's series-finale with the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:16 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the Nationals' starting lineup Tuesday against the Rays.

3:08 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is starting at second base and batting leadoff for the Nationals on Monday versus the Rays.

9:50 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is starting at second base and batting seventh for the Nationals on Thursday versus Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

12:17 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

12:46 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

3:48 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

11:30 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-5 with an RBI single and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta.

12:09 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over the Marlins.

3:49 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (side) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

3:49 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (side) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

12:44 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is dealing with a sore right side, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

12:44 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is dealing with a sore right side, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

3:22 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Phillies.

3:22 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Phillies.

10:52 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and two doubles in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mets.

10:40 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the A's.

11:24 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

12:31 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's loss to the Reds.

5:18 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at second base Friday against the Reds, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

4:58 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (groin) will report to Triple-A Rochester to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

7:05 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (groin) said Saturday that he feels back to normal, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

3:01 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

10:42 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is expected to shift to second base after he returns to action from a groin injury, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

5:20 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (groin) will be placed on the injured list Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

10:40 AM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (groin) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com.

3:49 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (groin) isn't starting Saturday against the Padres, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

3:11 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) (knee) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Friday against the Padres.

6:00 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs due to right knee soreness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

6:00 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs due to right knee soreness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

1:53 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs for an undisclosed reason.

1:53 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs for an undisclosed reason.

3:53 PM - Luis Garcia (WSH) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.