Luis Garcia Jr. scratched from Nats lineup amid trade buzz
Washington's slugging 2B sat out today's game as the Astros, Red Sox, and Yankees circle him in trade discussions.
Luis Garcia Jr. was scratched from the Nationals lineup on the same day Jon Heyman reported significant trade interest in the infielder. Garcia leads the NL with a .560 slugging percentage, making him an attractive target. At least three teams — the Astros, Red Sox, and Yankees — are said to be interested. The scratch may be precautionary ahead of a potential deal.
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