Unsung Iowa Cubs hero and infielder Robel Garcia leaves the Chicago Cubs organization after demolishing Triple-A this season. According to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register, Garcia was released to pursue an opportunity overseas. Initially, it wasn’t stated where Garica was signing.
The Chicago Cubs have released utilityman Robel Garcia, and he “is expected to pursue a career overseas,” according to Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register.
29-year-old minor leaguer Robel Garcia is finding success with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs this season, especially as of late. Garcia earned International League Player of the Week honors for his efforts from May 9-15.
Injuries are piling up on the Chicago Cubs roster, making an already tough situation that much more difficult. The middle infield alone has Nico Hoerner day-to-day, with Nick Madrigal and Andrelton Simmons on the 10-day IL and David Bote (remember him?) on the 60-day IL.
September call-ups are something of the past, as we won’t see jam packed clubhouses carrying a slew of 40-man roster players throughout the month. Now, we will see the Houston Astros activate or promote two players, as rosters expand to only 28 players.
The platooning of Robel Garcia and Abraham Toro has been heavily shifted to the shoulders of Toro in recent weeks. With Alex Bregman and Aledmys Diaz on the injured list, the two utility men were tasked a new workload, but Garcia has lacked in offensive production.
A player, manager, or coach who tests positive must isolate for a minimum of 10 days.
The Astros placed Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez, Martin Maldonado and Robel Garcia on the injured list due to MLB's health and safety protocols.
Yamamoto may not factor in to the Mets’ immediate rotation plans, but he’ll be a nice piece of optionable depth behind top starters Jacob deGrom, Carlos Carrasco, Marcus Stroman and David Peterson.
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