Garcia agreed Sunday with the Nationals on a two-year, minor-league contract, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Garcia had resided on the Nationals' 15-day injured list while recovering from a biceps injury before he was activated and released by the organization Friday. The 29-year-old right-hander wasn't a free agent for long, as he quickly reached an agreement with Washington on a new deal. Before missing time with the biceps injury, Garcia had posted a 9.26 ERA and 2.14 WHIP in 11.2 innings over 10 relief appearances in the big leagues this season.

Garcia (biceps) was activated from the 15-day injured list and released by the Nationals on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nats needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Travis Blankenhorn. Garcia had been out since late July with right biceps tendinitis and will now be on the lookout for a new organization.

The Nationals placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right biceps tendinitis, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Right-hander Amos Willingham was called up from Triple-A Rochester to take Garcia's spot on the 26-man active roster and in the Washington bullpen. Garcia made three relief appearances for the Nationals after being called up from Rochester on July 19, covering three innings and striking out four while allowing four earned runs on six hits and one walk.

Washington selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Garcia joined the Nationals on a minor-league contract over the All-Star break after getting pushed off the 40-man roster in Oakland. He had allowed eight earned runs in 8.2 innings of work with the A's and will likely fill a low-leverage bullpen role in Washington.

Garcia signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, Jessica Kleinschmidt of The Comeback reports.

EDGE Analysis

Garcia elected free agency Tuesday in lieu of an outright assignment by the Athletics and he's found a new home in short order. He'll report to Triple-A Rochester for now but could eventually get an opportunity in the Nationals' bullpen.

Garcia elected free agency Tuesday after declining an outright assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas, Jessica Kleinschmidt of TheComeback.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander reliever has decided to look for a job elsewhere rather than report back to Triple-A after Oakland recently removed him from its 40-man roster. Garcia holds a career 6.89 ERA over 27 appearances covering parts of four big-league seasons.

The Athletics outrighted Garcia to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday after he cleared waivers.

EDGE Analysis

While no longer a part of the Athletics' 40-man roster, Garcia will remain in the organization. The reliever has put up an 8.31 ERA over seven relief appearances during his time in the majors this season.

Garcia was designated for assignment Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Garcia has put up an 8.31 ERA over seven relief appearances during his time in the majors this season. The 29-year-old would appear to have a good chance of clearing waivers.

Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Garcia has made three appearances in the majors this season, yielding five runs over three innings of work. The 29-year-old will give the Athletics a fresh bullpen arm after their pitching staff allowed double-digit runs in back-to-back games.

Oakland optioned Garcia to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Garcia surrendered five earned runs on five hits and three walks over three innings (three appearances) during his six-day stay in the A's bullpen. Luis Medina and Zach Neal have been promoted ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Rangers.