Luis Garcia
RP - Los Angeles Angels
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Luis Garcia delivered a flawless inning, striking out two and securing the save in the Angels' narrow 2-1 win over the Astros.
Fantasy Impact
This performance was a bright spot in what has been a rocky season for Garcia, whose ERA of 5.06 and WHIP of 1.17 prior to this game have been sources of frustration for fantasy managers. However, his solid outing today, marked by efficiency and control, could hint at a turning point.
Luis Garcia earned the save on Sunday against the Rangers, allowing two hits over 1 1/3 scoreless innings.
Fantasy Impact
Garcia stayed in the game in the ninth inning with Carlos Estevez unavailable. It was his second save on the season, but Estevez remains the closer for the Angels.
The Angels signed Luis Garcia to a one-year, $4.25 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
Garcia spent the past two seasons with the Padres, posting a 4.07 ERA across 61 appearances last year. He should provide some depth in the middle innings out of the Angels bullpen.
Padres RP Luis Garcia erased the Nationals in the ninth inning for his third save of the season. He tossed a scoreless inning, allowing one hit.
Fantasy Impact
It was Garcia and not Josh Hader who Bob Melvin turned to in a one-run game in the ninth inning Saturday. Hader has really struggled since being acquired by San Diego. Maybe Melvin is trying to get him some rest, but either way this is a development now worth watching.
Padres relief pitcher Luis Garcia tossed a scoreless inning, striking out two in a 6-3 loss to the Nationals Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Garcia entered the ninth after Padres closer Josh Hader gave up three runs to begin the inning. Prior to Hader's arrival, Garcia was handed the closer position. Knowing what San Diego sent to get Hader, it's unlikely they remove him from the closer position. But at the same time, Bob Melvin must be wondering what he has to do to find a reliable reliever. Taylor Rogers went from the best closer in baseball to atrocious seemingly overnight. Now Hader can't get an out. If the veteran lefty was given a break from the ninth inning, it would likely be Garcia's job once again.
