According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Braves are leaning toward Freddy Garcia for NLDS Game 4. Garcia earned that start by posting a 1.65 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 20/5 K/BB ratio over his final 27 1/3 innings this year for Atlanta. But he owns a 4.84 ERA in 187 2/3 total frames since the start of the 2012 season and will face an extremely tough test at Dodger Stadium.

Freddy Garcia allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings of a no-decision against the Brewers on Tuesday. Garcia has been terrific since being acquired by the Braves, as he's now turned in three straight quality starts since joining the rotation. The right-hander gave up six hits and a walk against Brewers hitters, striking out seven. He now owns a 1.65 ERA over 27 1/3 innings with the Braves. The Braves' schedule sets up for Garcia to pitch again Sunday in the season finale, a nice streaming option for fantasy owners against a weak-hitting Phillies team.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Monday that Freddy Garcia is a candidate to start Game 4 of the NLDS. The Braves recently moved Alex Wood to the bullpen and apparently don't intend to bring him back to start this year. Garcia has a 1.31 ERA and 13/4 K/BB ratio in 20 2/3 innings over two starts and three relief appearances since joining the Braves earlier this month. Paul Maholm is the other option for Game 4.

Freddy Garcia threw seven innings of one-run ball but the Braves fell to the Nationals in the second half of Tuesday's day-night doubleheader in Washington, D.C. Garcia got zero run support and wound up taking the loss despite his strong effort. He has now looked sharp in two straight outings but there are better fantasy options. The right-hander will take on the Brewers next.

Freddy Garcia limited the Marlins to one earned run over six innings on Thursday afternoon. Garcia had little trouble carving his way through Miami's helpless batting order, yielding just five hits and a walk while striking out three. He could get another turn next week against the Phillies but is not a recommended streamer in standard mixed fantasy leagues.

Braves recalled Freddy Garcia from Triple-A Gwinnett. The 36-year-old right-hander is expected to work out of the Braves bullpen. Over 11 games (10 starts) for the Orioles this season, he compiled a 5.77 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 26/12 K/BB ratio in 53 innings. He remains completely useless in all mixed leagues.

Braves acquired RHP Freddy Garcia from the Orioles for cash considerations. The Braves were looking for some depth with Tim Hudson out for the season and Brandon Beachy's status up in the air. Garcia, who put up a 5.77 ERA over 53 innings for the Orioles this season, will be assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Freddy Garcia officially accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday afternoon. The O's were able to work out a new minor league contract with Garcia, who was tentatively demoted to the Triple-A level on Monday after posting a 5.77 ERA over his first 53 innings with Baltimore. The 36-year-old right-hander had the option of becoming a free agent.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Orioles are working on a minor league deal with Freddy Garcia. Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk earlier this week, but he is allowed to refuse that assignment and become a free agent. The O's clearly want to keep him around.

Orioles designated RHP Freddy Garcia for assignment. Garcia surrendered seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings Sunday in his 11th appearance (10th start) with the Orioles. He posted a rough 5.77 ERA in 53 total frames with Baltimore and might not draw very much interest on waivers. The 36-year-old is planning to head to his home in Miami for a couple of days while the process sorts itself out.