Nationals scratch Luis Garcia Jr. from lineup one day before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Washington Nationals scratched Luis Garcia Jr. from their starting lineup shortly before Sunday's game in Atlanta. Garcia, who leads the National League with a.560 slugging percentage as of August 1, has been the subject of trade rumors ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Teams cannot trade players from their major league roster after 6 p.m. on August 3. This move has raised speculation about his potential departure before the deadline.
- •Luis Garcia Jr. scratched from lineup before game against Atlanta
- •Garcia leads NL in slugging percentage at.560
- •Trade deadline for major league players is August 3 at 6 p.m.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals scratch slugger from lineup one day before MLB trade deadline
"The Washington Nationals announced they scratched Luis Garcia Jr. from their starting lineup less than an hour before Sunday’s game in Atlanta. Is hug watch next? Garcia leads the National League in slugging percentage at .560 through Aug. 1. The…
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