On Saturday night, the New York Yankees will be back at Petco Park to face off against the San Diego Padres.
They are coming off a 3-2 loss on Friday night.
Luis Garcia Jr. had one hit, two strikeouts and one run in four at-bats.
New York Yankees Announce Quick Luis Garcia Jr. Change
For Saturday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Yankees 9/5 P. Goldschmidt 1B C. Bellinger LF A. Rosario 2B B. Rice DH H. Ramos RF G. Lombard Jr. SS S. Jones CF J. Caballero 3B A. Wells C C. Rodón SP”
P. Goldschmidt 1B C. Bellinger LF A. Rosario 2B B. Rice DH H. Ramos RF G. Lombard Jr. SS S. Jones CF J. Caballero 3B A. Wells C
C. Rodón SP
Garcia Jr. has been removed from the lineup on Saturday.
The 26-year-old is currently batting .284 with 130 hits, 28 home runs, 88 RBIs, 62 runs and five stolen bases in 131 games.
He was traded to the Yankees (via the Washington Nationals) earlier this season.
Garcia Jr. had spent the first 6.5 seasons of his career with the Nationals.
He hit 28 home runs with 88 RBIs last year.
The Yankees wrote (via X) on August 2: “The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired infielder Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals in exchange for right-handed pitchers Jake Bird, Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert and Ben Grable.”
So far, Garcia Jr. has been a massive addition to the Yankees.
His play during the 2026 MLB playoffs will be something to watch, as he could be the difference-maker in a series.
Looking At New York
The Yankees come into Saturday as the second-place team in the American League East with an 80-61 record in 141 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 43-30 in 73 games on the road).
New York Yankees Announce Quick Luis Garcia Jr. Change Before Padres Game